PGA REACH Colorado Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Eleven local students receive funding for secondary schooling

September 5, 2024 - The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation has awarded eleven students a $1,000 scholarship toward their secondary schooling. The PGA REACH Colorado Scholarship Program was established to provide college scholarships for children and grandchildren of PGA of America Golf Professionals in the Colorado Section. These scholarships are based on the National PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship which is awarded to students who have at least a 3.4 cumulative GPA and are the children or grandchildren of PGA of America Golf Professionals. This merit-based scholarship program considers academic performance and extracurricular participation.


In 2024, eleven deserving students met the academic requirements and received $11,000 towards their secondary schooling from the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation.


The 2024 Recipients are:

  • Lily Wallace, daughter of Glenn Wallace, PGA
  • Jonathan Boyer, son of Jeffrey Boyer, PGA
  • Timbre Shehee, daughter of Tray and Terra Shehee, PGA
  • Tommy Noonan III, grandson of Thomas Noonan, PGA
  • Vincent Buelk, son of Vince Buelk, PGA
  • Raef (Nyx) Kamby, son of Joe Kamby, PGA
  • Savannah Schieck, granddaughter of Gary Marsh, PGA
  • Coralinn Vena, daughter of Kevin Vena, PGA
  • Emma Bryant, daughter of Matt Bryant, PGA
  • Sophie Webster, daughter of Erica Webster, PGA 
  • Sydney Webster, daughter of Erica Webster, PGA 


About the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation

The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on creating opportunities and support for youth, military veterans, and diverse communities through the game of golf. The foundation’s mission is to positively impact lives by leveraging the resources and network of the PGA of America.


About the PGA Financial Assistance Fund

The PGA Financial Assistance Fund was established in 1986 and provides college scholarships to the children and grandchildren of PGA Members based on evidence of academic achievement during high school or college. All national funding for the scholarships comes from contributions made by the PGA Members. All local funding comes from community donors and partners. Since its inception, the PGA of America has awarded a little over 4,000 scholarships totaling $9,197,500.00. Since 2008, PGA REACH Colorado has funded over $229,000 in local college scholarships.


Media Contact:

Steven Bartkowski

CEO/Executive Director

Colorado PGA
PGA REACH Colorado Foundation

sbartkowski@pgahq.com 

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