FCA Golf
Established in 1977
Opportunity for Impact:
The mission of FCA Golf is to present to athletes, coaches, fans, and families involved in golf and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church. Our vision is to impact the world for Jesus Christ through the game of golf.
The sport of golf provides an outstanding opportunity to impact athletes for Christ due to the large interest and participation base. In the United States today there are 105 million golf fans. There are a total of 28.5 million who participate in the sport, including 28,000 golf professionals. The number of youth golfers increased from 4.4 million to 4.8 million between 2005 and 2006. In the world of golf there is a great opportunity to impact the lives of athletes, coaches, and fans in the name of Christ.
FCA Staff:
- Jim Esary – National Director
- Ben Bost – TOURLIFE Director
- Dawn Santo – National Headquarters Administrator
- Jose Alvarez – Nationwide TOURLIFE Representative
- Jeff Snider – Virginia FCA Golf Director
Ministry Strategy:
Golf Camps - FCA Junior Golf Camps are a time of “inspiration and perspiration” for athletes who want to reach their potential through comprehensive athletic, spiritual, and leadership training. FCA Junior Golf Camp offers a unique blend of golf and spiritual experience not usually found at a junior golf camp. Each attendant will be offered unbelievable fun, outstanding sports training, awesome speakers, incredible friendships, and true life change. FCA Golf's purpose is to provide the best in golf instruction and practice in an atmosphere that exposes the camper to the Christian faith and fellowship. Small group discussions (Huddles) led by college or young adult golfers, morning and evening chapel programs, recreation, and free time complete the day's activities.
TOURLIFE:
This comprehensive program is designed to meet the specific needs of traveling tournament golfers, their families, caddies, and tour staff at every level. We know that life continues on the road and comes with very distinct challenges. TOURLIFE was developed to assist with those challenges. We offer resources and relationships to encourage a healthy lifestyle while on tour.
Outreach Ministry:
For over 25 years, through the ministry of FCA Golf, pro golfers have been sharing the most important thing in their life, their relationship with Jesus Christ! FCA Golf uses various forms to accomplish this; large breakfasts and dinners, clinics for junior golfers and Sunday Chapel services. Some of golf’s most recognizable names partner with FCA Golf (Zach Johnson, Jonathon Byrd, Stewart Cink, Bernhard Langer, Tom Lehman, Lee Jansen, Aaron Baddeley and many more)to share how Christ has changed their lives!
FCA National Scramble:
For 16 years this has been an opportunity for teams from all over the country to form at the local level and compete for the chance to win a national championship. Teams begin qualifying locally, advance to state level competition and then on to the national tournament. At each event FCA Golf has the opportunity to impact the golf world for Christ by sharing the Gospel with all those competing.
Contact:
Jim Esary
jesary@fca.org
O: 712-629-5335
C: 712-310-9309
www.fcagolf.org
National Council of Youth Sports, 2009
2009 SGMA Sports & Fitness Participation Topline Report