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In an unprecedented level of support, the Arizona Golf Fund has awarded the Southwest PGA Foundation a $50,000 Grant for support of PGA HOPE Southwest, and the Foundation's post PGA HOPE program — PGA HOPE Wingman. PGA HOPE Southwest &…

For 40 years, Thunderbirds Charities and the WM Phoenix Open have been pillars of support for non-profit organizations throughout the valley. The Southwest PGA Foundation is honored to be a first-time recipient of this support, as our missions to improve…

The 2025 PGA Secretary’s Cup marked the first time the Southwest PGA had been selected to this prestigious event. The event is conducted annually in conjunction with PGA Championship week, held this year in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carmel Country Club…

On Wednesday, May 7th, the State of Arizona and the Arizona Senate took a special moment during their legislative session to recognize the Southwest PGA Foundation with its very own Legislative Proclamation Day at the Capitol. In an incredible show…

Empower Coalition, a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016, is dedicated to enhancing the local community by providing resources to charitable organizations, enabling them to better fulfill their missions. According to Jim Storey, Founder and Chairman of the Board…

The Southwest PGA Foundation is delighted to announce The Leicht Family as the first recipients of the Denise Martinez Horizon Award for Philanthropy and Leadership. Greg Leicht, a Certified PGA Professional and the Director of Golf for the City of…

The Southwest PGA Foundation, in close collaboration with the Martinez Family, is proud to announce the establishment of the ‘Denise Martinez Horizon Award for Philanthropy & Leadership.’ According to Southwest PGA Foundation CEO Michael Haywood, Denise Martinez was a true…

The Oxford dictionary defines impact as “the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another” or “having a strong effect on someone or something.” While impact is a noun and a verb, they share a common meaning: “making…

The 2025 PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup selections are here! The Southwest PGA HOPE program has been awarded a “wildcard” bid for the May 2025 event at the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks the first time a…

For the fifth consecutive year, the Southwest PGA Foundation collaborated with veteran and PGA professional volunteers to manage the Practice Facilities during the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. Organizing any event can be a monumental task, but with the invaluable support…