These 5 organizations are growing the game of golf in Wichita, Manhattan, Wamego, Hesston, & the Kaw Valley area. The KGF has awarded $5,000 towards their equipment, a learning center, and tournament operations.
Who We Are
The Kansas Golf Foundation (KGF) is the only statewide charitable foundation in Kansas devoted solely to the game of golf. We envision opportunities for golfers at every age and skill level in every corner of Kansas. We instill golf’s valuable lessons in the next generation while honoring the contributions of the past and present.
Golf is more than just a game.
Promoting the future…
Golf Scholarships
We award college grants to deserving students through the Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship and KWGA Memorial Scholarship.
Kansas Junior Golf Network
The Kansas Junior Golf Network is your connection to junior golf programs throughout Kansas.
Junior Golf Grant
$5,000 awarded to underfunded, underserved junior golf programs across the state.
…Preserving the historY
Hall of Fame
We honor outstanding Kansans for their accomplishments and contributions to the game through the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame and KWGA Hall of Fame.
Bryan Norton - Class of 2020
View Bryan’s complete induction video
In Memory of Jerry Waugh
Former KGA President, who helped establish the Kansas Golf Foundation, passes at the age of 95. Waugh was inducted into the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 1998 – Jerry Waugh
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Obituary
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“Golf was always a constant in Gerald’s life. He was self-taught and grew up playing at his hometown golf course in Wellington. Because of his love for golf and youth golf, the family would like any memorial contributions be made in Gerald’s name to the Kansas Golf Foundation…” Published by Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel on Sep. 29, 2022.
2023 Events
March 2-9
Our annual online auction of tee times at your favorite KS and Midwest golf courses.
COMING OCT 19, 2023
@ Mission Hills CC
Live auction event for rounds of golf at Top 100 golf courses
GET YOUR TEAMS OF 3 TOGETHER NOW!
Registration opens May 1