The National Golf Player Development Foundation

Registration is now available for NGPDF’s 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser. Join NGPDF in the Valley on June 6, 2026. Can’t make it? Feel free to make donation. We are a 501c3. Click on the QR code or go to www.charitygolftoday.com/2026ngpdf for registration details. Help support the next generation from our community. See you in June.

Even the Founder has to get some practice time in if i’m going to keep up with these young NGPDF members😂😂😂😂. Not happening!🤣🤣

It was a productive week at the PGA Show. Made new contacts with potential resource providers on the show floor, participated in the Diversity Roundtable activities and ADAG session and had a presence at the African American Golf Expo. 2026 is off to a good start.

I had the pleasure of playing with two NGPDF members this weekend, Ashley Shaw and Malachi Hawkins. Ashley recently committed to UGA and Malachi representsour newest to the NGPDF family. I also had the opportunity to play with aspiring Sapphire Tour pro, Faith McKinney who played collegiate golf for my home town Chgo State University. They all represented well at The Legacy Golf Resort and were able to discuss their journeys from various perspectives Thank you to our host and NGPDF supporters, The Harris Family, Mann (print shirt) and Jeri Harris, for making this possible.

Congratulations to NGPDF Member, Ariel Collins on being selected to the Team Georgia State Team. We are proud to support her on her continuing golf journey.

NGPDF is having an impact! Please support our young members. Click on the link and make a donation. We thank you in advance. www.ngpdf.orgdonate

Our youngest NGPDF members made their mark on the USKids Tour this weekend. Very proud of Kylani Gathers in FL and KJ Elam in AZ. The pipeline is growing. Congrats to you both.

It’s great when I get to see members playing in tournaments: Tye Treadwell at the Sonoran Am at Estrella Mountain, Ashley Shaw at the Silver Belle and KJ Elam at the USKids event. Congratulations to KJ on his 3rd Place finish. Also greatvwhen NGPDF members meet (Zafir and Obasi Winn and Ashley Shaw) Good work by all.

NGPDF is proud of member, Ariel Collins, on being named 2025 GA PGA Jr. Tour POY. Ariel is putting in the work and we at NGPDF are pleased to support her journey. Congrats to Ariel and the Collins family.

Congratulations Staci! NGPDF is proud of member, Staci Pla, as she has committed to play college golf at the University of Cincinnati. We are proud to be a supporter of Staci’s golf journey.

Golf Friends,
Today is Giving Tuesday. I am asking for your support of my Foundation, National Golf Player Development Foundation (NGPDF). We are supporting young people of color from underserved communities nationally whose goal is to play collegiate golf. Anything the group (or individuals) would like to contribute is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at www.ngpdf.org/donate. Simply hit the green “Donate” button and enter the amount you’d to contribute. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law (we are a 501c3). Thank you for your support in advance.

Mark Lowry
Founder and President

Donate Connect with The National Golf Player Development Foundation, LLC in Gilbert, AZ to find out how we help young golfers.

It’s great when I get a chance to meet an NGPDF player and parent. Tye and his dad Shon are in Phoenix playing in the Sugaro Junior. Tye has all the tools and we are happy to support his family’s efforts. Good luck today!