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LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE AWARDS HIGHEST HONOR TO “PGA OF AMERICA”

- Half-million dollar investment in youth golf program recognized -

Louisville, KY - The Louisville Urban League, the region’s advocacy organization for African Americans, other minority groups and the disadvantaged, is awarding its highest honor--the Champion of Diversity Award--to the Professional Golf Association of America (PGA).  The PGA is the first organization to receive the Urban League’s high recognition and the first recipient outside the Metro Louisville area. The award is in recognition of the PGA’s financial contribution of $500,000 over the past 10 years to fund the Louisville Urban League’s Urban Youth Golf Program, which targets inner city youth and other youth from diverse neighborhoods and backgrounds.  The investment by the PGA has resulted in the participation of over 1,500 local youth since the program’s conception.  Additionally, since its beginning, over 8,000 Metro Louisville youth, ages 11 to 18, have been exposed to the game through an annual recruitment campaign and weekly demonstrations in schools, community centers and youth clubs.

“The PGA of America has the distinct honor of being the first organization to ever receive our highest award for commitment to diversity,” said Ben Richmond, President and CEO of the Louisville Urban League. “We are indebted and extremely appreciative for the PGA’s dedicated support of programs that encourage inclusiveness.”

The award was presented to Joe Steranka, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of America, on Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Brown Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky.  The  presentation preceded an “Evening With Butch Harmon,” a fundraising event for The First Tee of Louisville, a partner in the Urban League’s Urban Youth Golf Program. Some of the program graduates from past years were in attendance for the presentation. 

12th Annual George "G.G." Johnson Charity Golf Scramble Set for June 24th at Shawnee

The Urban Youth Golf Program and its partner, The First Tee of Louisville are working diligently to produce the 12th Annual George “G.G.” Johnson Golf Scramble. The Louisville Urban League has operated the PGA of America funded Urban Youth Golf Program for 12 years. Over the past 11 years the George “G.G.” Johnson Golf Scrambles have generated over $54,000 in scholarships for many youth golf program participants. A successful Scramble this year is necessary to generate sufficient funds to enable these most deserving young people to enjoy financial help toward their college education.

Teams of 3 adult players and one UYGP participant make the foursomes during the scramble. Interest person and company can contact D'Shawn Johnson at (502) 566-3382 on on the web at www.lul.org/UYGPevents.htm

Louisville Urban League Mission: As an active partner, leader and catalyst we will assist African Americans, other minority groups and the disadvantaged to attain social and economic equality and stability through direct services and advocacy.

The Louisville Urban League is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization serving the Louisville community since 1921. The Louisville Urban League provides workforce development services, housing services, and youth development & education services to more than 11,000 annually. For more information about the League and its programs, visit www.lul.org

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