12-year deal announced ahead of inaugural Mizuho Americas Open hosted by Michelle Wee West at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey
This donation marks the latest milestone in the Fireman family’s continued support of junior golf initiatives, which totals more than $12 million.
JERSEY CITY, N.J.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Today, the U.S. Junior Golf Association officially announced the Achievement of Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grants to Liberty National as part of a 12-year agreement between the U.S. Junior Golf Association and the prestigious Liberty Golf Association. announced that it has been renamed to ACE Grant. National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The name change follows a donation to AJGA by the Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation, which will help transform communities across the country in its mission to grow the sport and make it more accessible. It is a comprehensive initiative, with more than $12 million donated in total. We have been contributing to youth golf activities for many years.
The ACE Grant provides financial assistance to young men and women seeking to earn college golf scholarships through competitive golf. The organization was founded by the AJGA in 2003 with the aim of providing opportunities for players who have the skills but lack the means to participate in the national junior golf schedule. Since its inception, the program has repaid over $6 million to a junior golfer who earned her over $15 million in college scholarships.
This rebranding will provide AJGA with the resources to create additional opportunities for junior golfers to grow the game and make it even more influential for years to come.
The announcement comes during the week of the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open, hosted by golfing icon Michelle Wee West, adding the LPGA Tour to the list of world-class tournaments ever held at Liberty National. added. The club will also host the AJGA Invitational, giving 24 female junior golfers on the Junior Golf Association of America Tour the chance to compete for individual titles in front of the iconic Manhattan skyline adjacent to the course. After the tournament, the 1st Annual Liberty National ACE Grant Cup fundraising event will be held on his course on Monday, June 5th.
Paul Fireman, former CEO of Reebok and co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club, said, “We are very excited to be able to support future generations of golfers through AJGA and this reimagined Liberty National ACE grant. I am proud and honored to do so,” he said.
“The impact of the ACE Grant cannot be underestimated.Several of golf’s biggest stars have been able to realize their dreams thanks to this program. We look forward to the evolution and upward trajectory of this program beginning with the Mizuho Americas Open,” said Dan Fireman, co-founder and president of Liberty National Golf Club. .
“We are partnering with the Fireman family to create the Liberty National ACE, which provides financial assistance to juniors who have the talent to compete at the national level but lack the financial resources,” said AJGA Executive Director Stephen Hamblin. I am honored to be able to create the grant.” “The Fireman family continues to be a major beneficiary of golf advocacy at all levels. “
Rose Chan, the most decorated woman in the history of amateur golf and making her professional debut at the Mizuho Games, said, “Like many big stars in the world of sports, Ace Grant has given me the strength to pursue my dream of becoming a professional golfer. has given me,” he said. America’s Open. “AJGA and the Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation have made significant contributions to support generations of young golfers, including the Liberty National ACE Grant and the inaugural Liberty National ACE Grant Cup. We look forward to seeing what impact the future holds.” Event on June 5th. ”
The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation provides entrepreneurial vision and resources to support transformation in the communities where families live and work. The organization’s major partnerships include Liberty Science Center, Cytec City, One Family, Inc., Team Walker, Harley Family Foundation, Team Impact, and Ron Burton Training Village.
About the American Junior Golf Association
The Junior Golf Association of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who seek to earn college golf scholarships through junior golf competitions.
AJGA offers a unique opportunity for college golf scholarships, has an annual junior membership (men and women ages 12-19), and more than 7,900 members from 50 states and 51 countries abroad. Through initiatives such as the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant, a financial assistance program, and Leadership Links, a service-oriented platform that teaches juniors the skills of philanthropy, AJGA fosters the growth of the next generation of golfers. .
TaylorMade and Adidas are AJGA National Sponsors and have supported AJGA for over 25 years. TaylorMade has been the AJGA’s official ball game since 2016. Adidas has been the official apparel and footwear for AJGA since 2017. Rolex became the first AJGA Premier Partner in 2004, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his AJGA sponsorship.
AJGA graduates have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. The former AJGA Junior has more than 1,000 wins on the PGA Tour and his LPGA Tour. AJGA alumni include Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Colin Morikawa, Scotty Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda, Nellie Korda, and Christy Kerr. , Stacey Lewis, Yinbee Park and Lexi Thompson.
About Liberty National Golf Club
Liberty National Golf Club, one of the world’s most iconic golf courses, is located on the Hudson River in Jersey City, New Jersey and offers spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline . Liberty National opened on July 4, 2006 with former Reebok founder, chairman and CEO Paul His Fireman and his son Fireman His Capital Managing His Partners. Dan is guided by his fireman vision and leadership. Designed by US Open champion Tom Kite and esteemed golf course virtuoso Bob Cupp, the Liberty National is in tournament playable condition. In addition to hosting the Presidents Cup in 2017, Liberty National hosted multiple PGA TOUR FedEx Cup playoff events.
For more information on Liberty National Golf Club, please visit www.libertynationalgc.com.
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Media Pub News first reported that AJGA announced the renamed Liberty National Ace Grant with donations from the Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation.