27th Anniversary of Golf for Kids held at Monterey Peninsula Country Club

MONTEREY, Calif. - Jan. 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC), will announce financial scholarships to Club teens at an awards dinner immediately following the 27th annual Golf for Kids tournament at Monterey Peninsula Country Club (MPCC) on Monday, February 9th.

Since the tournament’s inception in 1988, over $4 million has been raised for BGCMC through the generosity of touring PGA professionals, amateur players, and sponsors. Twenty-five percent of the tournament net proceeds are placed directly into a scholarship fund named in honor of PGA pro Davis Love III for Boys & Girls Club teens. To date, 35 teens have been awarded the Davis Love III Family Scholarship. Remaining funds support BGCMC's after-school and summer enrichment programs.

Davis Love III states, "Over the years, it has been my honor to continue to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County through the Davis Love III Family Scholarship and my long-time relationship with the James Griggs Family. This very special partnership continues to bring educational opportunities and scholarships to teens that need it most."

Golf for Kids is a joint effort with Monterey Peninsula Foundation (MPF) and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. BGCMC has been a recipient of grant funds from MPF for the past 20 years to support BGCMC’s nutrition program which serves 150,000 healthy meals annually.

For 27 years, MPCC has hosted Golf for Kids in support of the Club's mission to "inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens."
For more information about Golf for Kids, please visit www.bgcmc.org/GFK15 or contact Yjohanan Kong at (831) 394-5171 or ykong@bgcmc.org.

Contact:
Yjohanan Kong
Development Associate, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
(831) 394-5171 extension 254
ykong@bgcmc.org

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an integral role in the community for over 45 years.  BGCMC provides a safe haven for over 800 children and teens a day, offering programs that focus on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Leadership. BGCMC operates Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, extension sites at El Sausal and La Paz Middle Schools in Salinas, Fairview Middle School in Gonzales, and a site at the CHISPA Sea Garden Community in Castroville.  Club members are offered mentoring and guidance to maintain on-grade school progression, graduation from high school, and prepare for college and careers.  Nearly 90% of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session.  Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.