Sponsor Information
The pieces are coming together...
But something is missing...
...and we could use your help!
Who are we and what do we do?
 We are the National Golf Scholarship Association. The National Golf Scholarship Association
(NGSA) is a non-profit corporation founded with the purpose of providing college scholarship
awards to Students. We believe that the golf course is a great place for young people to
learn the values of respect, integrity and responsibility. In no other sport is honesty and
respect for your fellow competitor and the game itself such an integral part of the game. We
feel that individuals, who exhibit these qualities on the golf course, will carry these
attributes over into their educational and professional careers. The National Golf
Scholarship Association continues to sponsor golf programs that enhance personal knowledge
and achievement through junior golf including, the Midwest Top50jrTour, the NGSA Skills
Challenge, the Ford Senior Championship Clinic, junior golf and coach's clinics, and
golf employment opportunities for students.
How are we unique?
Our goal is to provide more opportunities for students than any other
junior golf program, and we are well on our way to accomplishing
this goal.
The Top50jrTour is a unique grassroots youth golf program for boys and girls age 11-19, aimed at increasing student participation in golf. In 2009 we will provide Midwest students with over 110 events across the midwest and over 2000 free rounds of competitive tournament golf. Since 2003 the Top50jrTour has provided over 2400 FREE rounds of competitive tournament golf and over $50,000 in scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the student's grade point average,
participation in our Top50jrTour tournament program, playing
ability, essays, rules of golf exams, community service
and sportsmanship. No
other junior golf program provides more opportunities for
its student participants than the Michigan Top50jrTour. In
2006 the Top50jrTour provided scholarship points to 31%
of its members.
Why do we need your help?
As a non-profit organization, the NGSA's goal is to provide scholarship opportunities for as
many participants in our student golf programs as possible. We have experienced tremendous
growth in participation in our programs. Our ability to increase the number and amount of
awarded scholarships is dependent upon our ability to find individuals and businesses that
believe in our philosophy and would like to become a part of the NGSA family.
How can you help?
 By being a sponsor
We encourage anyone, individuals and corporations, who are interested in sponsorship to
consider the NGSA. This can be in the form of donations of equipment, office supplies,
time, facilities or financially. Any and all forms of sponsorship would be greatly
appreciated. You can be certain that we at the National Golf Scholarship Association, as
well as our participating students who will be receiving the scholarship awards will be
very grateful for your generous support.
By being a volunteer
If you are able to donate your time and skills, we certainly
would like to welcome you as a part of our volunteer team. This could
include registering players, scoring at tournaments, updating our web
site, helping with press releases, finding sponsors, writing and editing
our literature and flyers and helping us to contact potential players
and coaches. Or, anything else that you can think of that will help increase
participation and spread the word about our student golf program.
Benefits of sponsorship
Becoming a sponsor of the NGSA is a rewarding experience. In addition to promoting
educational opportunities for Michigan students you are also fostering respect,
responsibility, and integrity in our youth participants. We will work with you to develop
a sponsorship program that is best suited to you, your company or your organization.
We recognize that sponsors require a unique marketing strategy that
is specific to their target market. We will tailor a
sponsorship program that suits your personal sponsorship
goals. This could include television commercials, web
site banners and links, usage of your name on our mailings
and promotional items, tour signage - the possibilities
are limitless, let's discuss the details.
We can't do this without you!
 To learn more about the National Golf Scholarship Association
and the Top50jrTour sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact me directly. We
would like to have you as an important part of our team. (248) 321-9900.
Sincerely,
Daniel J. Thomas
PGA Golf Professional
President, National Golf Scholarship Association
About the Founder of the National Golf Scholarship Association
 The President of the National Golf Scholarship Association is Daniel J. Thomas (photo with Craig Stadler). He is a
Member of the Professional Golfer's Association and graduated from Ferris State University
in 1988. While enrolled at Ferris State University he received his degree in the
Professional Golf Management Program, a program designed to educate and train individuals to
become highly qualified Golf Club Professionals. Dan has also served as an officer for the
Central Chapter of the Michigan PGA while also sitting on the Michigan Section PGA
Tournament Board. Specializing in Junior Golf Development, Dan continues to provide golf
instruction to hundreds of loyal students each year at Oasis Golf Center in Plymouth,
Michigan.
In addition to Dan's educational and strong golf instruction background, he is also an
accomplished player. He has qualified and played in the Buick Open at Warwick Hills, was a
member of two Fuller Cup Teams, "Player of the Year" at Ferris State University and "Player
of the Year" in the Central Chapter of the Michigan PGA.
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