The Multicultural Golf
Association of America, Inc., is a Not-For-Profit, 501 (C)(3) Corporation
established on Long Island, New York in 1991. A recognized national
authority on junior golf training clinics and empowerment program for
boys and girls 7 to 17 years of age. By introducing young people from challenging
circumstances to the sport of golf and its attributes and empower them with a
vision and purpose for their lives. The MGAA recommends goal setting as a key to
success. MGAA assist the youth to achieve their goals and climb the ladder for
economic and social success.
The MGAA’s mission is to make golf
available and accessible to all people, with the belief that learning the game
of golf leads to positive character development, self-discipline, academic
achievement, self-reliance, creativity, imagination, principles, values, and a
balanced approach for the youth of America.
The MGAA applies the sport of golf as
an educational, training, and personal development tool to help both
disadvantaged and the general population to bridge the gap between themselves
and current-day American society. This is often achieved in partnership with
public and private schools, community-based organizations, and corporate
America, helping youth participants to define their vision, set goals, and
establish principles and value systems.
The MGAA came on the golf scene in 1990 and was
established in 1991. The
Organization brought a diversified group of kids, both boys and girls that the
sport of golf didn’t want. “Rather
than wait for the kids to come to the sport,” stated John David, President, we
embraced them as family members. We
have reached over 100,000 kids in 38 states, and in the Caribbean with our
junior golf and empowerment program designed to produce productive and ready
citizens.
The MGAA is the first golf organization to contribute to
the increase in participation of multicultural, innercity and other
disadvantaged youth who may not necessarily have the opportunity to be
employees, or career professionals in the golf industry.
The uniqueness of the MGAA program has been its educational and
empowerment segment during junior golf clinics.
Our empowerment component “Life Lessons” is designed to
enhance our youth and reestablish vision, mission, purpose, principles, and
values in life. To accomplish this
goal, we believe kid’s should focus on” Leadership Development.”
The MGAA, Inc., has been increasingly sought after to assist and provide consultation to other organizations. We furnish information and statistical data answering requests from the media and other organizations for the purpose of informing local communities as to what is taking place in the sport for minorities and how to start-up a local program for their community. We communicate with local officials, associations, organizations, foundations and providers of other programs to the availability and feasibility for establishing an on-going golf program in their community.
Through hard work and dedication, The MGAA has strengthened its original youth empowerment and junior golf program. We are building a strong foundation for regional and national expansion. The opportunity for minority youngsters to participate in the game of golf and to receive academic scholarships and benefits from the sport has never been greater. The MGAA is proud of its program to introduce possibilities to an increasing number of deserving children.
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