{"id":1008,"date":"2025-06-21T01:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T01:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1008\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T01:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T01:31:40","slug":"arthur-m-blank-family-foundation-announces-10-million-grant-to-support-junior-golfers-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1008\/","title":{"rendered":"Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announces $10 million grant to support junior golfers \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA \u2014 The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on Friday that they are awarding a $10,000,000 grant to First Tee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First Tee works with young golfers to make sure children from all backgrounds have access to the sport.<\/p>\n

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Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, has been a trustee on First Tee\u2019s board since 2011. Since then, support from his family foundation and PGA Tour superstore has helped First Tee reach more than 3 million youth annually.<\/p>\n

\u201cJunior golf is the fastest-growing segment of the sport, and that\u2019s no coincidence. It\u2019s a testament to the power of First Tee, which has made the game more accessible and enjoyable for young people, helping them experience golf in new and fun ways,\u201d Blank said.<\/p>\n

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The grant will support First Tee chapters in PGA TOUR Superstore markets nationwide, including metro Atlanta, as well as establish a leadership series. It will also be used to bring students to Blank\u2019s West Creek Ranch in Montana for a leadership summit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis incredible partnership with the Blank Family of Businesses reflects our shared commitment to using golf as a vehicle for positive youth development,\u201d said Greg McLaughlin, CEO of First Tee.<\/p>\n

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