The River Cup Foundation is excited to present our Fore Golf Grant, established in 2018 with the goal of making a positive impact on boys and girls junior golf in the Tri-County area. We are deeply committed to fostering and expanding the game of golf for junior players across Central Illinois. This grant aims to support various opportunities for junior golf, including school teams, park district programs, junior golf tournaments, and any other related initiatives for young golf enthusiasts.
The 2026 Fore Golf Grant cycle has been completed. Please see below for 2026 Recipients.
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
2026 Grant Recipients
Total Awarded = $17,000
Total Awarded = $17,000
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Blessed Sacrament School ($1,000)
Brimfield High School ($750) Central (Washington) Intermediate School ($1,000) Delavan Junior/Senior High School ($750) El-Paso Gridley High School($1,000) Farmington High School Boys Golf ($600) Farmington High School Girls Golf ($600) Fieldcrest High School Boys Golf ($1,000) Fieldcrest High School Girls Golf ($800) Illini Bluffs High School ($750) IVC (Chillicothe) High School Girls Golf ($1,000) |
Metamora Grade School ($1,000)
Metamora High School Girls Golf ($750) Midwest Central High School ($500) Pekin Park District ($500) Peoria Christian School ($500) Peoria Notre Dame Girls Golf ($625) Peoria Notre Dame Boys Golf ($625) Princeville High School Golf ($1,000) Reservoir Gifted Academy ($750) Roanoke Benson High School ($750) Tremont High School ($750) |
Fore Golf Grant Recipient History
(2018 - 2025)
(2018 - 2025)
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Our 2018 winners each granted $1,000:
Washington Park District Washington High School Richwoods High School TOTAL $3,000 Our 2019 winners each granted $1,000 Peoria Park District Pekin Park District Dunlap HS Golf Team Central HS Golf Team Manual HS Golf Team The following were granted $500 each: Mark Bills GS Golf Program Eureka/Kaufman Park Junior Program Richwoods HS Golf Team $400 TOTAL $6,400 Our 2020 Winners Pekin Park District $1,000 Elmwood HS Boys/Girls Golf Team $850 Peoria Notre Dame Junior Golf Program $850 Concordia Lutheran Junior Golf Program $800 Richwoods HS Golf Team $600 Brimfield HS Golf Team $500 Midwest Central Golf Team $400 TOTAL $5,000 Our 2021 Winners Peoria Park District $1000 Peoria Notre Dame HS Golf Team $900 Dunlap HS Golf Team $900 Elmwood HS Golf Team $900 Pekin Park District $800 Midwest Central HS Golf Team $500 Total $5,000 Our 2022 Winners Peoria ND Girls Golf Team $750 Richwoods Golf Team $1000 Pekin Park District $500 Roanoke Benson Golf Team $750 Midwest Central Golf Team $500 Farmington Girls Team $1000 Elmwood Golf Team $500 Total $5,000 |
Our 2023 Winners
Roanoke-Benson Golf Team - $500 Pekin High School Boys & Girls Golf Team - $700 Fieldcrest Girls Golf Team - $550 Illini Bluffs High School Boys & Girls Golf Team - $1,000 Tremont High School Boys & Girls Golf Team - $500 Concordia Lutheran School Golf Program - $1,000 Elmwood High School Boys & Girls Golf Team - $500 Midwest Central High School Golf Team - $500 Pekin Park District - $1,000 Peoria Notre Dame Girls Junior Program - $750 Total $7,000 Our 2024 Winners Pekin Park District $1,000 Reservoir Gifted Academy $1,000 Delavan Schools (HS & JH) $1,000 Metamora Grade School $1,000 Limestone Boys Golf Team $750 St Jude Catholic School $750 Peoria Christian School $750 Washington Community High School $750 Tremont Boys & Girls Golf Team $500 Peoria Notre Dame Girls High School $500 Fieldcrest Girls Golf Team $500 Midwest Central Golf Team $500 Total $9,000 Our 2025 Winners Brimfield High School Golf Team $1,000 Dunlap Middle School $1,000 East Peoria HS Girls Golf Team $1,000 Pekin Park District $1,000 Peoria Heights High School $1000 Farmington Boys Golf Team $625 Farmington Girls Golf Team $625 Delavan Jr. High/High School Teams $500 Elmwood High School Boys/Girls $500 Fieldcrest Girls Golf Team $500 Illini Bluffs High School Boys/Girls $500 Midwest Central High School $500 Morton High School Golf $500 Peoria Christian School $500 Peoria Notre Dame Girls Golf $500 St. Philomena School $500 Tremont Boys & Girls Golf Team $500 Washington Community High School $500 Peoria Notre Dame Boys Golf $250 Total $12,000 |
Donations can be made directly to the Fore Golf Grant by contacting the River Cup FGG committee:
[email protected]
FGG Feedback from Recent Recipients
Fieldcrest HS- "The Fieldcrest Girls golf team used the money to purchase supplies needed to get extra
practice time in open areas with the supplies. We used the money to purchase
supplies so we could practice off the course. Some of the items purchased were
practice mats, hitting nets, smash bags, foam balls, putting aides, and pickup ball bags.
Overall, this was very crucial to our very successful season. Without these supplies, we would not have the extra
practice materials used to make this advancement."
Concordia Lutheran- "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the River Cup Foundation for generously providing us with the opportunity to be awarded the FGG funds. We were able to enlist the services of a professional from the Peoria Park District, ensuring our participants received both group and individual lessons of the highest quality. Additionally, the funds were instrumental in acquiring team uniforms and bags for those players who successfully advance to the post-season. This support has greatly contributed to the success and development of our program, and we sincerely appreciate the ongoing partnership with the River Cup Foundation."
Fieldcrest HS- "The Fieldcrest Girls golf team used the money to purchase supplies needed to get extra
practice time in open areas with the supplies. We used the money to purchase
supplies so we could practice off the course. Some of the items purchased were
practice mats, hitting nets, smash bags, foam balls, putting aides, and pickup ball bags.
Overall, this was very crucial to our very successful season. Without these supplies, we would not have the extra
practice materials used to make this advancement."
Concordia Lutheran- "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the River Cup Foundation for generously providing us with the opportunity to be awarded the FGG funds. We were able to enlist the services of a professional from the Peoria Park District, ensuring our participants received both group and individual lessons of the highest quality. Additionally, the funds were instrumental in acquiring team uniforms and bags for those players who successfully advance to the post-season. This support has greatly contributed to the success and development of our program, and we sincerely appreciate the ongoing partnership with the River Cup Foundation."
How can I donate to the FGG?
Check out the payment options below to donate directly to the Fore Golf Grant. If you are unsure on how much to donate, we have provided some options as examples where your donation can be utilized for a junior golfer or golf team in Central Illinois. Funds will be distributed to golf teams and programs in the area to support their needs for their upcoming seasons.
Bag of Tees- $10
Sleeve of Balls- $15
Cabretta Leather Glove- $20
Rain Gloves- $25
1 Dozen Balls- $40
1 Dozen Premium Balls- $75
New Golf Bag- $150
Rain Gear- $200
Hats for a Team- $350
Uniforms for a Team- $1000
Golf Bags for a Team- $1500
Bag of Tees- $10
Sleeve of Balls- $15
Cabretta Leather Glove- $20
Rain Gloves- $25
1 Dozen Balls- $40
1 Dozen Premium Balls- $75
New Golf Bag- $150
Rain Gear- $200
Hats for a Team- $350
Uniforms for a Team- $1000
Golf Bags for a Team- $1500