Reese Isings, Drake Lai receive inaugural Andrew Putnam Scholarship

The Washington Golf Foundation has announced that Reese Isings of Puyallup, Wash., and Drake Lai of Sammamish, Wash., have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural Andrew Putnam Scholarship presented by TRUE linkswear.

Washington Golf Foundation offers three new programs to support youth golf

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.

Jermaine Kearse and Andrew Putnam join Board of Washington Golf Foundation

Former Seattle Seahawk football player Jermaine Kearse and current PGA Tour player Andrew Putnam have joined the board of directors of the Washington Golf Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization that is leading the way in the efforts to foster and advance the growth of golf in Washington by supporting initiatives and programs that enrich and unite the golf community.

Names Family Foundation lends its support to WA Golf Foundation

The Names Family Foundation, one of the quintessential benefactors of youth sports in the Puget Sound region, is lending its support to the Washington Golf Foundation by granting funds to be used directly for the WA Golf Youth on Course program, which provides access to affordable rounds of golf to youth aged 6-18.

Far and Sure

Danny Auffant is a prime example of how important youth golf programs in the state of Washington can be. Danny is currently playing Division I golf at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and after talking with him, it was clear that programs such as First Tee and Youth on Course helped him get there.