Watts/Kosztowny/Straub/Kramer win at Valhalla in record-setting fundraising day for Youth on Course Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, KY (August 1, 2022) - For the fourth straight year, a record amount of funds were raised in the annual ISCO Industries Youth on Course Kentucky Pro-Am from Valhalla Golf Club. On this occasion, the previous record was shattered with approximately $75,000 raised to benefit Youth on Course Kentucky; the popular growth-of-the-game initiative that allows children to play golf for $5 at most participating courses.

To accomplish that, more than 170 people participated in Monday’s tournament where teams of four were composed of one professional and three amateurs. The format took the best gross score and best net score from each team on every hole, with 80% of amateurs’ handicaps being accounted for. Three teams tied for first place with scores of 128 (-16), but the team of Logan Watts, PGA, Mike Kosztowny, Bill Straub, and Nick Kramer won a scorecard playoff to emerge as the victorious team.

The teams of John Clare/Will Elpers/Mike Fenton/Mike Curran and J.B. Williams/Jamie Sneed/Jon Dotterer/Brady Stewart finished as the joint runners-up. The winning team led by Watts, the Co-Head Golf Professional from Louisville Country Club, won by virtue of an outstanding inward half of 62 (-10) which allowed them to get the final edge over their counterparts.

The low pro competition was won by Ben Silverman who carded a round of 66 (-6) to prevail by a stroke. A front nine of 32 (-4) was particularly useful in Silverman getting to that point, but he made eight birdies over the course of the day to help him earn a first-place check worth $5,000.

Most importantly though, thanks to the above players and everyone else who played on Monday, children in Kentucky will continue to be able to play golf at an affordable price for many more years to come as a result of today’s fundraising efforts. Additionally, the Youth on Course Kentucky Caddie Program will receive funding through today’s event as well, allowing teenagers to loop at select facilities for immediate pay and college scholarships in the future.

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The Kentucky Golf Foundation extends its thanks to Keith Reese, PGA General Manager, Kyle Cramer, PGA Head Golf Professional, and the entire staff at Valhalla Golf Club for their hosting of the event. The Foundation also sends its appreciation towards the dozens of business partners who were present at the event and support the KGF’s initiatives. Lastly, the KGF lends its gratitude toward each player who participated in the event.

Key fundraising efforts for the KGF continue in the next two weeks as the Foundation’s Online Auction is in progress. People can place bids on a variety of items, experiences or services with 100% of the proceeds going towards KGF programs. The auction will be open through Monday, August 15.

About the Kentucky Golf Foundation:
The Kentucky Golf Foundation (KGF) is one of the three organizations encompassed under Golf House Kentucky, in addition to the Kentucky Golf Association (KGA) and Kentucky PGA Section (KPGA). The KGF is a joint-initiative of the KGA and KPGA that was founded in 2002 to promote the game of golf and its values throughout Kentucky. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate. The KGF’s impact can be best seen through programs and initiatives such as the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, Youth on Course and PGA HOPE.

Media Contact:
Ethan Fisher, PGA | Golf House Kentucky | efisher@kygolf.org | (502) 792-9703