Golf Tsunami Relief Fund Surpasses $2 Million

In the months since the Asian tsunami hit, major U.S. golf organizations including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, have created a joint relief fund to help with recovery and rebuilding efforts in the 11 Pacific-rim nations that were ravaged by the waves.

Yesterday, the major organizations announced that $2.2 million had been collected, surpassing by $200,000 the initial goal of $2 million announced in January.
 
“The support provided by so many organizations and people in the golf community is another wonderful example of how our sport can marshal significant resources to help those in need,” said Tim Finchem, chairman of the World Golf Foundation and commissioner of the PGA TOUR. “Everyone quickly came together under one banner to make a difference in the lives of those affected by the tsunami.”

The U.S. Golf Tsunami Relief Fund worked closely with the offices of former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, on the specific details concerning the disbursement of funds. Both former presidents were appointed by President George W. Bush to lead a nationwide charity fundraising drive.

In addition to the major U.S. golf entities, other golf organizations, nearly a dozen PGA Tour tournaments, individual Tour players and members of the general public contributed to the fundraising efforts.

The contributions were made by:
MAJOR GOLF ORGANIZATIONS

• Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters
• GCSAA
• LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) 
• PGA (Professional Golf Association) of America
• PGA Tour
• United States Golf Association

OTHER CONTRIBUTORS

• Caddie Master Enterprises
• Indiana PGA Charities
• PGA, Champions and Nationwide Tour Players and Staff
• PGA Tour Tournaments
• PGA Tour Wives Association
• Tournament Players Clubs and their members