For more information on how to apply for a Morton Golf Foundation Grant, visit https://mortongolffoundation.org/morton-golf-foundation-grant-application/
Grants to other 501c3 organizations and/or to individuals must first fill out a standard application form, then be approved by the Morton Golf Foundation Board of Directors and finally provide the necessary documentation requested to account for how the funds were used. Applications will be reviewed at quarterly Board Meetings.
A few months ago, the Morton Golf Foundation connected Nikki with Scott Smith to play in the Jr/Sr Funvitational on July 31, 2020, at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex. Scott purchased matching shirts for their team (which is a tournament tradition) and the two of them spent a fun day on the golf course for this event sponsored by The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. This duo shot a score of 11 under gross, 16 under net. That day Scott and Nikki bonded through golf and we are sure there will be another match set up for the two of these golfers to play together again soon.
Nikki recently sent a thank you letter to the Morton Golf Foundation and we wanted to share it with everyone here. We were touched by the great art and her kind words:
“Dear Morton Golf Foundation,
Thank you for everything you do for junior golf. Your endless support and positivity has motivated me through these tough times! The year of 2020 has brought lots of surprises and changes to our lives, however, the Morton Golf Foundation has still tried to make this the best year ever!! I am so excited for the future and to see things go back to “normal”. Thank you for your continuous support 🙂
Best regards,
Nikki Chindavong”
Hello Morton Golf Foundation Supporter!
As you may know, I am President of the Morton Golf Foundation and like so many charities we have had to cancel our most important fundraising activities providing key funding for us to enhance and improve the Sacramento community through the wonderful game of golf.
Now, more than ever, local non-profits are struggling not only to serve our communities but to just maintain operations. Luckily, I have been given an incredible opportunity to help make up some of this loss by competing in the Villara/DCA Capital Cup, a golf tournament among fellow Sacramento business leaders to raise funds for local charities and non-profits. I am playing for and supporting the Morton Golf Foundation to further our mission of funding programs offering a healthy outdoor recreational environment that stresses the building of lasting personal relationships while seamlessly instilling life’s core values for the youth, disabled, and under-served communities of Sacramento. And if my team wins, the Morton Golf Foundation will receive a share of the $100,000 grand prize!
Please consider making a contribution (of any comfortable amount) through my fundraising page:
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/tom-morton-morton-golf-foundation/tommorton3
All donations go directly to the Morton Golf Foundation, as well as help me win the grand prize on the foundation’s behalf—with every $5,000 I raise in advance, I earn a “mulligan,” which can only help me that much more toward winning a share of the $100,000 grand prize!
Thank you as always for your past support and continued generosity.
All the best,
Tom
Tom Morton | Director of Coaching & Development
Partner, Morton Golf LLC
PGA Master Professional
PGA of Canada Professional
President, Morton Golf Foundation
It was straight tee times instead of a shotgun start and the lunch & awards could not be held following golf due to social distancing requirements.
All day on the golf course you could hear shouts across the fairway as friends were cheering on their fellow golfers. The format was a 2-person scramble. What a great way to work as a team for all 18 holes.
There were smiles all around as the tournament ended and it was bumping elbows to thank your foursome for a great round.
The day was enjoyed by approximately 100 golfers and several were Morton Golf Foundation Board Members and friends.
Our hats are off to The a First Tee of Greater Sacramento TEAM for putting on another great event. Their continued hard work was well worth it!
Please join us next year at this event as we ALL support junior golf!
The Morton Golf Foundation along with Golf and Guitars and Air Force One Golf is incredibly pleased to announce our 2020 Educational Scholarship Award Winners.
This year we raised over $48,000 towards Educational Scholarships for area high school seniors. We want to recognize these exceptional students for their hard work and dedication to their education.
Our eligibility requirements have each student ranking in the upper part of their class scholastically, with a 3.0 or better GPA. Each of the winners have must have outstanding personal character, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities, and participated in
any NCGA, TFTGS, or high school golf program for at least one event, program, or membership year or worked at a golf facility.
Our 2020 Scholarship Winners:
“Dusel Family Scholarship” $5000 Award Winner – Carly Krause
“Pat Mailey Memorial Scholarship” $4000 Award Winner – Benjamin Ainsley-Zoll
$4000 Scholarship Award Winners – Amand Siy
$3,500.00 Scholarship Award Winner
“Jane & Rob Siebers Community Service Award” -Ashley Knepshield
$2,500.00 Scholarship Award Winners –
Alyssa Yee
Jared Tungol
McKenna Schinderle
“Kevin Sharp Memorial Scholarship” $2500 Award Winner – Hannah Lee
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Grayce Honsa
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Carter Wilson
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Emma Frank
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Gabriel Silveira
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Damon Bartells
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Michael Wicks
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Sydney Becker
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” – $1500 Award Winner – Mikaela Paracuelles
Mikaela Paracuelles $1,500.00 Vista del Lago UC Santa Cruz
$1500 Scholarship Award – Amy Whelan
$1,000.00 Award Winners –
Collin Yee
Yusuf Ahmed
Arturo Zavala
Macy Anderson
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” $1000 Award Winners Mia Gribskov
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” $1000 Award Winner – Mason Mancasola
“Governor’s Cup Foundation Scholarship” $1000 Award Winner – Sid Brown
“Bosley Electric Scholarship” – $1000 Award Winner – Birdie Brown
Morton Golf Foundation is proud of all of our scholarship winners and wish them all the best as they move onto college.
The Morton Golf Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit corporation established and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The Morton Golf Foundation vision is to enrich the lives of the less fortunate through the great game of golf.
About Morton Golf Foundation:
Our Mission is to provide funds to programs offering a healthy outdoor recreational environment that stresses the building of lasting personal relationships while seamlessly instilling life’s core values for the youth, disabled and underserved communities of Sacramento. If you have any question, please direct them to Jane Siebers at jsiebers@hagginoaks.com
When we finished our golf round there was not any shaking of hands or high fives. We ended with friendly smiles and wishes on when to schedule our next round.
We all can’t wait to see each other, play more golf, and just talk about do you remember when?
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
During this uncertain and frustrating time, let us remember what makes Special Olympics great is that we are a family. So let us look to each other for support! Even when things look dark, there will always be a light. Remember the Special Olympics Torch represents faith and hope! When I get frustrated or even overwhelmed, God always takes care of me or uses me to be a light for others. Let us pray for each other and our nation.
Your Friend,
Jonathan Sparks
The pictures tell the true story. Over 30 juniors, family members, friends, and coaches participated in this annual event by paying it forward for the foundation. They all played “100 holes” on the E-9 at the Bing Maloney Golf Course and collected donations as they educated more people about Morton Golf Foundation. This event will continue each year because it is so powerful to see the juniors working toward their future in this wonderful game of golf.
100% of all donations from this event goes back to support the Junior Golf Development Grant program.
For the past 7 years (since he was 9 years old) Richie has been on Hole #14 during the Morton Golf Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, Golf & Guitars hitting drives and raising funds for the Foundation.
Richie is one volunteer that no matter what the task he is “in” for it all.
The Morton Golf Foundation is very proud to award Richie Gibbs with the 2019 award for 2019 Volunteer of the Year award.
Continue to look for Richie around Morton Golf Foundation events. He has a lot more to give!
On June 28, 2019, all participants gathered at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in Sacramento, CA, for a golf tournament demonstrating skill, sportsmanship and most importantly, fun times for all!
Cobra/Puma was the main sponsor of the event on this mild Friday morning which featurs junior players with their ‘senior’ partners.
Morton Golf Foundation was at the registration area early to greet everyone. As soon as the golfers drove off to start their 7:30 a.m. shotgun, the Morton Golf Foundation TEAM slipped off to decorate the “candy cart”. Each year the Morton Golf Foundation TEAM visits every golf hole to thank all the participants for coming out. The best part is that the TEAM offers each group a highly anticipated and much appreciated frozen Snickers bar. For those golfers that prefer a healthier alternative, Reese’s peanut butter cups were offered. 🙂
The Morton Golf Foundation TEAM are also some of the judges for the “Team Spirit” category. This is where each 2-person team has the opportunity to participate in dressing alike to add spirit to the event.
Before we knew it the golf round was complete and we were off to the luncheon.
The First Tee of Greater Sacramento gives out their annual college scholarships along with winning prizes for all age categories.
For next June, start thinking about who your partner will be for in your 2-person team & how you can create sportsmanship for the “Team Spirit” award.
Hope to see you there!