The Golf Gives program was developed by the NGCOA Canada in support of the Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive For Kids, benefiting the Mike Weir Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network. The goal of the program is to raise $1 million for Children’s Hospitals and children’s wellness across Canada and to help Mike Weir accomplish his goal of raising $10 million for children’s health care through the Mike Weir Foundation. The program will be implemented on May 22nd, 2010 and run through the golf season ending August 29th, 2010, with 200 golf courses across Canada participating.
The program consists of a Hit the Green Challenge in which volunteers will be stationed on a par 3 hole at a participating course and will encourage every golfer to donate $5 to the Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive For Kids in support of their local children’s hospital and children's wellness across Canada. All participating golfers will have the opportunity to enter into a grand prize draw. This year we are proud to announce that we have secured 2 grand prizes! The first grand prize is every golfer’s dream: a trip for 2 to the 2011 Masters Tournament at Augusta courtesy of the Mike Weir Foundation including 2 tickets to Wed. practice round and par 3 competition, and an opportunity to meet Mike Weir. The second grand prize is a trip for 2 to the 2011 Disney Classic in Florida courtesy of the Children’s Miracle Network including 2 VIP Passes and 2 person honorary observers. Air fare and accommodation will be provided by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada. As instant prizing, golfers who land on the green will automatically receive a sleeve of balls.