Stick to Golf in Schools
Stick to Golf makes it possible for one physical education teacher to facilitate an effective golf unit for a classroom of students.
In 1997, Joe Sindelar and Kris Reuland collaborated to design a golf program for their local schools. The golf knowledge of Joe Sindelar and the education background of Kris Reuland led to the development of Stick to Golf. Because of the positive feedback, Sindelar and Reuland decided create a business so that Stick to Golf could be made available to schools everywhere. Other schools in the United States and Canada have started their own Stick to Golf programs.
Following is the story of what happened in their region in the central Southern Tier of New York State:
Kids’ Golf and One Community’s Story of Success
Corning Classic Charities encompasses a geographic region from Wellsville, NY on the west to Waverly, NY on the east, and from Ithaca, NY on the north and south to Wellsboro, PA. Corning Classic Charities recognizes that junior golf improves the quality of life by providing golf and life skills, and academic instruction delivered in the context of golf. The modest start of the junior golf program which began in two schools led to the creation of the Stick to Golf® Scholastic Learning Systems and at the same time to extensive community programming:
| Year |
# of Schools |
# of Students |
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| 1997 |
2 |
152 |
Equipment from PGA Foundation |
Primarily elementary schools. Utilized standard golf equipment |
| 1998 |
11 |
950 |
| 1999 |
21 |
5,421 |
| 2000 |
21 |
5921 |
$48,000 USGA Foundation Grant |
The concept of a golf scholastic learning system was initiated. |
| 2001- 2002 |
36 |
9,888 - 13,000 |
$39,000 USGA Foundation Grant Schools bought equipment |
Corning Classic Charities takes over junior golf programming. >Stick to Golf® in all 36 buildings in 4 area school district in June 2001. Association with The First Tee |
| 2003 |
36 + goal to add 8 more |
14,000 + new students |
-$15,000 PGA/ Nicklaus Grants -$7,000 renovate I. H’s clubhouse (pending) -$12,000 USGA Foundation Grant (pending) |
-Supporting school programs -Will work with AddisonSD to make TFT golf course access available to them -Renovate I.H. clubhouse -Expand program to 8 more schools -Concentrate on quality of programming in schools and at TFT facilities |
The First Tee facilities will at little or no cost to schools and families:
- host school groups
- run weekly clinics for all interested children
- run golf camps through the summer for all interest children
- certify students using The First Tee criteria
The First Tee Affiliate golf courses will (three affiliates signed up as of 12-31-02, two more in process):
- offer inexpensive golf course access to kids and families
- offer summer golf camps
Schools will:
- provide introductory golf and life skills programming for 14,000 students every year
- take their students to local golf courses for playing experiences
Stick to Golf Products
Stick to Golf Classroom Packs
Questions? Call: 607-739-5178
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