I AM a Golfer Foundation

The I AM a Golfer Foundation (IAMGF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to being a catalyst for community renewal and transformation in southern Dallas through the programming, preservation, and promotion of the historic Cedar Crest Golf Course.

This North Texas Giving Day, we’re focused on Changing the Course for Kids by investing in youth through free junior golf programs, paid internships, and college scholarships. These experiences do more than teach the game; they equip young people with character, confidence, and career-building skills they can carry for life.

What Your Donation Makes Possible:

Your donation helps us open fairways of opportunity, right here in southern Dallas, where access, mentorship, and education can truly change a child’s direction, on and off the golf course.

Since our founding, the I AM a Golfer Foundation has:

• Introduced over 1,800 youth to golf through free programs, clinics, and camps; more than 60% of whom were first-time players

• Hired and trained over 145 high school and college interns, who’ve logged over 50,000 hours of real-world job experience at Cedar Crest Golf Course

• Invested $380,000 in college scholarships, helping local college students pursue higher education at institutions throughout the United States.

What We Need:

To expand our impact and serve more youth in South Dallas, we are seeking:

1. Funding for Programs - Your financial support fuels free junior golf programs, paid internships, and college scholarships. Funding allows us to grow our reach, provide new equipment, sponsor tournament play for skilled golfers, and increase our scholarship awards to a goal of $100,000 annually.

2. Program Partners - We are looking for schools, youth organizations, and community groups to help us introduce the game of golf to more kids in South Dallas. We also seek partners who can provide learning engagements for our interns, covering topics like resume building, interview skills, scholarship research, financial literacy, and etiquette.

3. Volunteers - Volunteers are essential to our success. From helping on the course with junior golf programs to assisting at fundraising events, giving your time helps us deliver a better experience for every participant and supporter.

Your involvement, whether through funding, partnership, or volunteering, directly contributes to Changing the Course for Kids and creating lasting change in our community. 

Email us at info@iamagolfer.com to learn more about how to get involved.