This past spring, Vanessa was the first Ferris High School golfer in nearly 30 years to win the Eleen Northcutt Invitational. Earlier this year, Vanessa Estrella of Spokane received the first Junior Golf Opportunity Grant given by the Washington Golf…
Three of the grants have recently been awarded to a single household. Gage, Ryker and Tanner Blakesley, who live in Otis Orchards east of Spokane, comprise a sibling trio that has done plenty over the previous years, whether equipped with golf clubs or No. 2 pencils.
The Foundation is proud to offer three additional scholarship and grant opportunities for 2026 – The Andrew Putnam Scholarship, Future Fairways Scholarship and Junior Golf Opportunity Grant – all aiming to provide financial support to some of the region’s most passionate and committed young players.