FROM THE DESK OF OUR
Executive Director
Dear Reader,
As 2019 comes to a close, we are excitedly preparing for the 2020 season. Over the past
year we saw over 15,000 rounds of tournament golf played by our 2,055 members. It’s
incredible to think that the majority of these rounds happened in a span of three months!
While we are proud of our growth and the number of programs we are able to offer,
these are coming at increasing cost to the Association. Our host facilities are some of the
most generous we could ever hope to work with, but inevitably, increases in greens fees,
range use, food and beverage and other costs make it more and more difficult for the
Association to maintain a break-even budget each year.
We understand many of you already contribute very generously to the most-worthy
charities and causes. Some of you have very kindly supported the IJGA already, whether
it be through the Golf Marathon Fund, which supports junior golfers in financial need, or
made an Annual Fund contribution in previous years – we THANK YOU! If your financial
situation allows you to continue your generous giving, we would ask you to consider
supporting the IJGA in any way that you are able. Donations to the IJGA Annual Fund
can be made online or by check. The IJGA is a 501(c)(3) organization; therefore, your
commitment to the IJGA is fully tax deductible.
Inside this issue, you will find the 2020 Membership levels and important dates, as well
as, a list of IJGA and MAJGT members from the Class of 2019 who have signed a National
Letter of Intent and more!
As you prepare for the upcoming holiday season, we extend our best wishes to you and
your family! Thank you for taking the time to flip through The Hole Story.
Yours Sincerely,
JORDAN ABDEL-HAQ
Executive Director, IJGA
The Hole Story // December 2019
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