Forever FREDDY Initiative

How has this idea enhanced your club's operation, etc.?

Enhanced collaboration amongst chapter and area clubs.

Improved engagement with community.

Strengthen relationships with area club leadership.

How was this idea implemented, and what have been the club members' reactions?

The FREDDY Initiative is a program designed to give special internship opportunities in the golf and club industry to individuals that show an interest in golf and would strongly benefit from a mentorship relationship.

Founded in 2020 to honor the legacy of Sean K. “Freddy” Fredrickson, an award winning PGA Golf Professional, Sean set a high bar for his fellow professionals. His belief in providing opportunities for youth was second to none. Through his involvement with his home clubs and as a leader in the Oregon Chapter and Pacific Northwest Section PGA, Sean led the charge to bring mentoring to the conversation throughout our association. He personally started the first Mentoring Committee and later assisted in developing the first Mentoring Conference in the nation, as he saw the importance in giving back to others as he benefited from those before him.

Now in its third year of providing internships, we have see larger club involvement and more scholarship funds provided to our interns.