OUR STORY

The Short Grass Foundation was established in 2019 by 3 former collegiate golfers. Their initial desire was to help grow and advance their alma-mater's underfunded golf program. Their goals and vision eventually expanded to wanting to help all college golf players and teams who demonstrate passion, desire, & need.

Mission Statement

A non-profit organization established to support collegiate golf programs and student-athletes. Like playing a round of golf from the fairway, “The Short Grass,” this foundation aims to make it easier for college golfers to be successful on and off the course. 
 
Objectives

• Student-athletes: Provide high-quality golf instruction, lessons, club repair, & fittings.

• Individual teams: host retreats for college golf teams.

• Host collegiate tournaments.

• Provide scholarships for tuition and equipment procurement.

 
Short-Term Goals

• Establish an indoor performance center inside of the Salishan Golf Clubhouse for individual lessons and team retreats. (Completed Dec. 2020)

• Establish on-going financial support to fund Indoor Performance Center, foundation operations, and scholarships.

• Host college golf tournaments at Salishan Golf Links, providing financial support to help teams attend (Every Year on Labor Day Weekend).

• Host annual fundraiser golf event to raise funds for the foundation. (Every year on Memorial Day).

 
Long-Term Goal

• Establish a scholarship fund for college golfers who demonstrate financial need. Funds to be used for tuition and golf equipment to assist educational and athletic advancement (first scholarship being awarded in the spring of 2022).