LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A local golf course received a hefty donation on Wednesday.
The PGA of America REACH Foundation donated a whopping $250,000 to the Seneca Golf Course through the PGA Places To Play program.
Located in the heart of Louisville, the golf course is a community hub for families, local businesses and golfers of all ages.
"PGA Places To Play creates new opportunities to support facilities and sustain affordable access to the game for people of all backgrounds and abilities," a spokesperson for PGA of America said.
The Valhalla Ownership Group and Valhalla Golf Club membership will match the donation to help with the renovations of the golf course.
The donations will be used toward the Seneca Golf Course Improvement Project, which will cost $1.5 million in total for the following:
- Renovation of the par 3 course to optimize playability and access
- The building of a new indoor practice facility, allowing year-round youth programming and education
- Upgrading and modernizing the driving range facilities to accommodate increased use
- The creation of a new putting course to engage all types of golfer
Officials said Seneca Golf Course was submitted for consideration by the Kentucky PGA Section and Louisville Parks and Recreation.
“The City of Louisville has been an avid supporter of the PGA of America over the years and now we are proud to play a small part in ensuring that a historic place such as Seneca Golf Course has the ability to serve the local community for many more generations to come," Waugh said.
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