By Kendall Capps | Nov 29, 2023 | SB Nation’s Eddie Merrins is a member of the World Golf Teaching Hall of Fame and the co-founder of Friends of Golf, a leading philanthropic organization. The golf world was dea...
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The past few years have been challenging ones. However, we have been greatly encouraged by the young golfers who have persevered despite negative circumstances. This side of the pandemic, even more students are exploring what golf can mean for them, but costs have increased exponentially.
As we look to the future, FOG remains committed to helping more children of all ages to enjoy the character-building game of golf. Some may be future business leaders, first responders, doctors, scientists, or other noble professions. They deserve our support in their formative years.
Please join us in contributing what you can to make a positive difference in their lives. Thank you in advance for giving from your heart and helping to keep the dreams of young golfers alive.
IN THE NEWS
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Eddie Merrins was known as “The Little Pro” because of his 5-foot-7 stature, certainly not his influence on golf. The longtime pro at Bel-Air Country Club touched everyone from U.S. Open champion ...
READ MORESam Farmer, Los Angeles Times Eddie Merrins, the beloved teaching pro at Bel-Air Country Club and longtime UCLA golf coach, famously distilled the complicated motion of striking a golf ball into one thought: Swing the...
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World Golf Teachers Hall of Famer, Former UCLA Men’s Golf Coach and Bel-Air Country Club Teaching Professional Co-Founded Non-Profit Organization The Eddie Merrins Statue Annually Awarded to Golf’s Top Players Los...
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“I have found the game to be, in all factualness, a universal language wherever I traveled at home or abroad.”
– Ben Hogan
TOURNAMENT
2023 Tournament Date: October 16th
2023 Honorees: Max Homa & Juli Inkster
Tournament Location: Bel-Air Country Club
Image: 2023 FOG Honoree, Max Homa
Image: 2023 FOG Honoree, Juli Inkster
2022 Honoree Collin Morikawa shares some golf tips with FOG Supporters during the 42nd Annual FOG Charity Golf Tournament.
NOT YET A MEMBER?
Each year, through their generous donations to Friends of Golf (FOG), many golfers and non-golfers alike join us in encouraging the growth of golf for boys and girls who may have the talent, drive and interest, but not the means to play.
As a member of FOG, we will keep you up-to-date on the awards, accolades and achievements of FOG and aspiring young golfers across the United States. You will also gain access to unique travel offers, apparel and equipment promotions and local sports-related activities available through our network of top-notch sponsors, prize donors and partners.
If you’re not yet ready to make a donation, sign-up below to be added to our mailing list—it’s FREE!
SENTIMENTS FROM THE FAIRWAY
The kindest words in any language are “Thank You!”
At FOG, we hear these words almost every day. The coaches, players, parents and teammates of those FOG helps the most are very vocal and enthusiastic in their response to FOG’s crucial and continual support of all young golfers. Their many e-mails, letters and other sincere personal expressions are a constant reinforcement that we at FOG are doing the right thing for many youths today.
Photo courtesy of SCGA Junior
