Purpose

USGA’s STEM expertise is of growing importance and touches on every aspect of golf, including a greater understanding of science and environmental stewardship. Participants will have hands-on access to the USGA Research & Test Center, a facility that houses both specialized golf club and ball testing equipment. Participants will learn from highly educated and skilled individuals whose work is focused on understanding the game’s technology and new equipment’s potential effect upon the game.

2017 Event Information

Date: July 9-13, 2017 Location: Far Hills, NJ Host: United States Golf Association (USGA)

Selection Process and Application

A maximum of 24 participants will be selected from the chapter network for the four day academy experience. Participants must submit online applications by the set deadline. Applications will require participants to submit essays, activities chart, and a chapter letter of recommendation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Participants must be between 14 – 18 years, at time of event. Applicants must reach their 14th birthday on or before the first day of the event and not be a full time college student.
• Entered in The First Tee participant database at a minimum of Birdie level at the time of application deadline.
• Active in The First Tee database upon submittal of application.
• Geared toward participants with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
• Chapters must have signed their original contract at least 3 years before application deadline in order to submit applicants.
• Each chapter may nominate up to 2 participants