New Year, New Logo, Exciting Times!
New Year, New Logo, Exciting Times!
We are excited to share our refreshed logo as we move into this exciting new time for the IAMGF. You will note that our signature, bold orange and green colors remain with the addition of a new, signature...
Kennedy's Journey
Kennedy's Journey
2019-2021 IAMGF Intern | 2023 Coldwell Banker Marketing Coordinator
There's been no truer phrase than hard work pays off and for former IAMGF intern Kennedy G. the phrase is ringing true as she transitions from college...
2023 End-of-Year Junior Holiday Party
Another successful
End-of-Year Junior Holiday Party!
On December 17, we calebrated our Juniors with a buffet style lunch, gifts, raffles and awards!
The 2-hour event was produced and directed by a few of our college interns who returned to Cedar...
2022 IAMGF Junior Championship
This past weekend we held our second annual IAMGF Junior Championship. The championship served as the culminating event of a 10-week season in which participants from open enrollment learned and competed for the ultimate title of champion. The event...
The Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest to host Southwest Showcase in 2023
The top Black Collegiate Men and Women will Compete in Televised Event on GOLF Channel at Historic Cedar Crest Golf Course with the Goal of Positively Impacting Southern Dallas.
The top-21 male and...
CCGC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Friday, September 30th Cedar Crest Golf Course reopened and held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during the 10th Annual Radio One Celebrity Golf Classic. City officials were in attendance and ceelebrated the grand reopening of the historic course after a...
WFAA: Veritex Community Bank “Good Deeds” Spotlight: I Am a Golfer
I AM a Golfer Foundation featured in Good Morning Texas!
Once a week Good Morning Texas in WFAA has a segment called “Good Deeds” where they highlight a non-profit. I AM a Golfer Foundation was selected to appear on September 9.
To...
The 2022 Under Armour/Jordan Spieth Championship
Long-time IAMGF participants and interns Jelani R. and Wyatt K. were selected to play in the three-day AJGA Under Armour/Jordan Spieth Championship at Trinity Forest on July 18-21, in this three-day tournament, the field of 78 players competed...
Summer Intern Program
Amazing summer Internship Program! We had the opportunity to hire 18 high school and college interns who took on roles at Cedar Crest Golf Course and the foundation, from Golf Operations to Marketing and Fundraising. Throughout the internship, the...
2022 PGA Junior League Golf Tournament
PGA Junior League Golf Tournament (Postseason)
On Wednesday, July 27, eight of our juniors participated in the PGA Jr. League Championship at Prairie Lakes Golf Course in Grand Prairie. Kiara H. and Anthony E. led our team shooting a 42 on nine holes....
2022 Dallas Amateur Championship
The 2022 Dallas Amateur Championship was held this past weekend, July 23-24, in which interns took a huge part in helping set up and run the show. Interns had roles such as checking players in at registration, keeping live scoring,...
From The Bunker - 7 Q’s With an Intern
7 Q's With Cesar S.
Name: Cesar Salinas
Hometown: McAllen, Texas
School: Cesar is a rising senior at Life School Oak Cliff.
Fun Fact: "I grew up with six siblings."
Post-internship career interest: Cesar is interested in pursuing...
2022 Summer Intern Golf Clinic
On Friday, July 8th, the high school, and college interns had the opportunity to participate in the annual IAMGF Golf Clinic at Cedar Crest Golf Course. The coaches, Henry Arredondo and Darius Henson did a fantastic job teaching the basics of golf. Interns...
From The Bunker - 7 Q’s With an Intern
7 Q's With Drazell W.
Name: Drazell Washington
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
School: Drazell is a rising junior at Philander Smith College pursuing a degree in Business.
Fun Fact: "My brother is an intern as well with the I AM a Golfer foundation."
Post-internship...
From The Bunker - 7 Q’s With an Intern
7 Q's With Harry L.
Name: Harrison Laine
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
School: Harry is a class of 2022 graduate from Southern Methodist University. He received a degree in Applied Physiology and Sport Management with a minor in Sports...
From The Bunker - 7 Q’s With an Intern
7 Q's With Adaria W.
Name: Adaria Wade
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
School: Adaria is a rising senior at Texas A&M University-Commerce pursuing a degree in Senior Sport & Rec Management.
Fun Fact: Adaria loves drinking Herbalife...
From The Bunker - 7 Q’s With an Intern
7 Q's With Hector D.
Name: Hector Diaz
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
School: Hector is a rising senior at Austin College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics & Finance.
Fun Fact: Hector will be studying abroad...
Make Golf Your Thing Grant Recipient
I AM a Golfer Foundation received a $25,000 grant from 'Make Golf Your Thing' initiative
The IAMGF has been selected as one of 81 designated organizations across the nation to receive a grant from Make Golf Your Thing, a program that supports organizations...
Paris B. awarded the NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship supported by I AM a Golfer Foundation
Lincoln High School Senior, Paris B. was awarded the NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship supported by the I Am a Golfer Foundation.
Paris will be a 2022 High School graduate and will be attending Texas Southern University in the Fall of 2022....
Jelani R., NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship Recipient
Our IAMGF Intern and Golf Program participant, Jelani R., was awarded the NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship this morning at David W. Carter High School where he is a Senior.
Established in 2007, the Fairway to Success Program annually awards...
Getting to the Green Financial Literacy & Golf Camp
Getting to the Green!
This Saturday, April 30th we hosted our second Financial Literacy Course of the month, this time at Cedar Crest Golf Course. Thank you to our partners, Camp Exposure and Lubbock Smith, Director of Community Developments / Vista...
Schwab's Virtual Financial Literacy Course
We want to thank Charles Schwab for the opportunity to partner with us and educate our Juniors about finances during this month dedicated to Financial Literacy.
Today we hosted our first Charles Schwab's Virtual Finacial Literacy...
Courtney J. experiences the Veritex Bank Championship
Thanks to Tre Carruthers and Ameriprise Financial Group, one of our IAMGF Juniors, Courtney J. was able to experience the Veritex Bank Championship this past weekend along with his parents. Courtney's parents shared with us the great time they...
Junior Golfer Higlight
Congratulations Luis Trejo!
After countless hours of practicing and playing golf week after week, Luis Trejo's work has paid off. Luis competed in the Dallas ISD Boys District Golf Tournament which took place at Cedar Crest Golf Course and qualified...
Golfer Making a Difference in Southern Dallas Community
In case you missed it, IAMGF's Ira Molayo sat with Pat Doney of NBC News to talk about some of the impact golf is having on south Dallas via the IAMGF programming initiative and Cedar Crest Golf Course.
Click here to see the video and read the full...
2022 High School Interns
We want to welcome our 2022 High School Interns!
We're excited to have returning and new interns at Cedar Crest Golf Course this Spring/Summer. Interns will work and learn from different aspects of Cedar Crest Golf Course, from Golf Services to Golf...
Gym-Take-Over Clinic
A fantastic turnout for the I Am a Golfer Foundation’s first week of the in-school junior golf program initiative at St. Phillips School and Community Center in South Dallas.
Students from 1st – 6th grade experienced two days of golf by learning the...
IAMGF Junior Academy - Spring Season
The I AM a Golfer Junior Academy officially kicked off this Saturday, March 12, at Cedar Crest Golf Course with the first Training Camp of the Spring Season for Level 3 students.
After three months of off-season, returning students...
2022 I AM an Intern Program
2022 I AM an Intern Program
Do you want to be a part of a unique growing organization and have an opportunity to gain real-world work experience while pursuing your education?
I Am a Golfer Foundation is looking to hire 18 high school and college students...
From The Bunker - 10 Q’s With an Intern
10 Q’s With Carver D.
Name: Carver D.
Hometown: Red Oak, Texas
School: Texas A&M University-Commerce ‘22 - Sport and Recreation Management
Why IAMGF? I have deep roots in Cedar Crest Golf Course,...
A Winning Partnership
CBRE and IAMGF - A Winning Partnership for Cedar Crest
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, IAMGF was announced as one of four Dallas-based nonprofits to receive a financial contribution from CBRE's Community Impact Initiative.
The new partnership...
From The Bunker - 10 Q’s With an Intern
10 Q’s With Rachel M.
Name: Rachel M.
Hometown: Dallas, Tx
School: Texas A&M Kingsville - Architecture Engineering
Why IAMGF? The foundation was brought to me. I played golf in high school and this is where we practiced....
End of Year Holiday Party
It's Party Time!
What better way to wrap up the year than with our annual End of Year Holiday Party this past Saturday! Hosted by IAMGF's Jamondra G. and Trinity H., nearly 100 attendees enjoyed contests, brunch, participant presentations,...
IAMGF PGA Jr League Championship presented by 2K Foundations
IAMGF PGA Jr League Championship presented by 2K Foundations
What a great turnout! Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed the great event and to the sponsors, especially 2K Foundations, who made it possible.
Families and youth joined us on...
Saturday Programming Halloween Edition
Boo-Tastic!
Golfers who happened to walk by during the Saturday morning programming were greeted with a more than few odd sights. Anime characters like Himiko Toga, Minecraft, and Iron Man were on the golf course.
IAMGF held its first Boo-Tastic...
IAMGF Fall Program
Registration Is Open For
IAMGF Fall Program 2021
IAMGF is super excited to be back for the Fall Programing.
Fall Programming provides local youth, ages 7 to 18, an opportunity to learn the game of golf in a fun and competitive atmosphere,...
From The Bunker - 10 Q’s With an Intern
10 Q’s With Jamondra G.
Name: Jamondra G. Hometown: Dallas, TXSchool: Philander Smith College – Class of 2024
Why IAMGF? I felt that the foundation chose me.
What do you think is your most valuable or differentiating contribution to your...
Giving Back
Giving Back
September 14, 2021Categories: Blog, News Releases
Dallas, TX (Sept. 14) - Reggie Newton picked up his first golf club at 15. Immediately in love, he only wanted to learn more and improve his game.