500+ Youth. 3 Years. One Game Creating New Pathways.
FFGF is committed to transparent, verified reporting. This page reflects what FFGF can currently confirm about its reach, its programming, and the young people it serves — and is built to update as new verified figures are finalized.
Young people from historically underserved communities.
The majority of youth participating in FFGF programming are Black and Brown youth — including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, multiracial, and other youth of color. FFGF's programming primarily reaches Black and Brown youth in historically underserved South Florida communities. Based on the demographics of the communities and institutions where programming has been delivered, the youth populations served are predominantly youth of color.
South Florida communities we've reached.
Miami Gardens
Overtown / Miami
Homestead
Pompano Beach
Deerfield Beach
Other Underserved South Florida Communities
FFGF's programming has intentionally focused on communities where many young people have historically had limited access to golf, golf facilities, equipment, professional instruction, technology, and the educational and career opportunities connected to the game.
Through the institutions already close to the youth we serve.
Schools, community organizations, residential programs, public-safety partnerships, after-school programs, summer programs, and golf facilities.
More than a golf swing.
Our Reach
500+ youth served reflects Fairway Future Golf and Fairway Future Golf Foundation programming collectively over the past three years, across golf instruction, youth development, emotional regulation, after-school programming, summer programs, community clinics, school-based programming, mentorship, diversion-related programming, and special events. This is an established cumulative figure, not a projection.
Real programs, individually verified.
Rather than one estimated organization-wide figure, here is what FFGF can confirm from individual, tracked programs. Each example below reflects that specific program only — not an FFGF-wide average.
Community-Based Connections
30-youth cohort · 16-session after-school program combining golf instruction, mentorship, enrichment, and emotional regulation / social-emotional skill development. Program budget: approximately $5,500.
Eight-Week Youth Program
27 youth participants · 8 weeks. This specific program tracked approximately 85% attendance and approximately 90% completion, combining golf instruction, mentorship, and emotional regulation — practicing patience and managing frustration.
His House Children's Home
50-youth cohort · 16-week, multi-cohort program structure combining golf instruction, mentorship, enrichment, and emotional regulation — building confidence, patience, and positive decision-making — including on-site programming and golf experiences at Topgolf Miami Gardens.
BSO Juvenile Justice–Related Summer Program
20-youth cohort · five-week program focused on mentorship, discipline, confidence, decision-making, and emotional regulation — healthy responses to stress, frustration, and pressure — culminating in a Topgolf experience. Delivered in a partnership environment involving the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Deerfield Beach Middle School
20-youth cohort · four-week school-based youth golf program combining golf instruction, mentorship, enrichment, and emotional regulation — focus, patience, and confidence.
MAC
20-youth cohort · three-day youth golf clinic delivered in partnership with MAC, combining golf instruction, mentorship, youth development, enrichment, and emotional regulation.
Cohort sizes reflect a typical range of 20–30 youth per program based on available records; exact figures are used where documented, and a 20–30-student range is used only where supported by program records. Attendance and completion percentages are shown only where specifically tracked for that program. FFGF has also provided youth programming in partnership environments involving Broward Sheriff's Office initiatives such as BSO Explorers and other community-based and summer programming. These references describe the programming environment, not a formal endorsement or an ongoing contractual relationship beyond the programs described.
What we track, program by program.
Attendance & Completion
Each program tracks session attendance and completion individually.
Sessions Delivered
The number and length of sessions delivered per program.
Partner Engagement
Schools, community organizations, and facilities involved in each program.
Youth Progression
How participants move from introductory clinics into ongoing programming.
Volunteer Hours
Coach and volunteer time contributed to program delivery.
Equipment Distributed
Golf equipment and apparel provided to participants.
What our programming looks like.
In their words.
FFGF does more than teach young people how to play golf — it uses golf as a vehicle to build character, develop life skills, connect youth with positive mentors, and expose them to opportunities beyond their everyday environment. Here's how our partners describe that work.
"Coach Damean understands that golf is the vehicle, but the real work is building confidence, discipline, character, and belief in young people. FFGF brought positive energy, structure, and a meaningful experience to the youth we serve."
"FFGF provided our students with an opportunity to experience something new while reinforcing important skills that support their growth beyond the classroom — focus, patience, discipline, and confidence in an engaging environment."
"Community-Based Connections believes young people thrive when they are given meaningful opportunities, positive relationships, and the tools to make better decisions. FFGF aligns with that philosophy, incorporating mentorship, structure, enrichment, and personal development."
"We were proud to support Fairway Future Golf Foundation as they work to make golf more accessible to young people and introduce youth to experiences they may not otherwise have had."
"Through our work with youth, FFGF demonstrated the value of structure, mentorship, patience, and positive engagement. Golf became more than an activity — it became a way to encourage young people to think, focus, and make better decisions."
"Fairway Future Golf Foundation creates an environment where youth can learn new skills, build confidence, and engage with positive adult role models — the kind of community-based approach that can help strengthen connections for our young people."
"Our children benefit from opportunities that allow them to explore new environments, develop new interests, and simply experience the joy of being kids. FFGF brought patience, encouragement, and flexibility to our young people."
"Fairway Future Golf Foundation understands the importance of opening doors and exposing youth to new environments, relationships, and possibilities. Their work demonstrates how a sport can become a platform for confidence, connection, and personal growth."
"What stood out was the intentionality behind the programming. The goal wasn't simply to teach a young person how to hit a golf ball. Coach Damean and his team created an experience centered on encouragement, participation, confidence, and exposure to something new."
"By using golf as the entry point, FFGF creates space for mentorship, personal development, confidence-building, and exposure to new possibilities. Their work shows that when we think differently about how we engage youth, we can open doors that may have otherwise remained closed."
All testimonials are shared with permission from the individuals and organizations quoted.
Annual impact report
FFGF's first published annual impact report will be linked here once available.