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.
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
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
Our 2025 Fore Golf Grant Applications are closed.
The deadline for completion was April 1, 2025.
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
Awards were announced May 1, 2025.
The deadline for completion was April 1, 2025.
Questions can be directed to: [email protected]
Awards were announced May 1, 2025.
Donations can be made directly to the Fore Golf Grant by contacting the River Cup FGG committee:
[email protected]
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 Luthern Junior Golf Program $800
Richwoods HS Golf Team $600
Brimfield HS Golf Team $500
Midwest Central Golf Team $400
TOTAL $5000
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 $5000
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
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 Luthern Junior Golf Program $800
Richwoods HS Golf Team $600
Brimfield HS Golf Team $500
Midwest Central Golf Team $400
TOTAL $5000
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 $5000
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
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