Making A Difference

A Year in G R H e 5 v i 1 e 0 w 2 2015 HGA Year in Review TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chairman of the Board and President...... 2 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD’S MESSAGE Houston Golf Association...... 4-5 Accomplishments of this organization never cease to 2015 Shell Houston Open...... 6-7 amaze. Our volunteers and staff continue to forge ahead Houston Golf Association Youth Programs...... 8-9 with new tasks. The only thing that changes in our mission to help make a difference in our community 2015 Accomplishments of The First Tee® of Greater Houston...... 10-11 through golf promotion is that we strive do more. National School Program and other projects...... 12-13 Undertaking the restoration and operation of Gus Wortham Park Golf Course is a perfect example of our HGA Junior Golf...... 14-15 organization’s quest to do more for the community. As HGA Amateur Golf...... 16-17 you read this we are still raising funds for this project. Academic Scholarship Program exceeds $1 million mark...... 18-20 We share pride with our title sponsor Shell Oil Company in the fact the tournament and HGA’s other golf-related 2015 HGA Financial Report...... 20-21 activities generated a community impact figure of $2.316 HGA Board of Directors...... 22-23 million. That elevated HGA’s cumulative giving to more than $64.3 million since 1974. More than $60 million of that has come since Shell became our title sponsor in 1992. Tom Forestier Chairman of the Board The First Tee® of Greater Houston continues to hold its Houston Golf Association place as the leader in participant outreach in a worldwide network of 180-plus chapters. Programming reached more than 260,000 youngsters last year. Our HGA Academic Scholarship Program, established in 1996, surpassed $1.12 million by awarding seven $20,000 grants-in-aid. We are also very proud of our ongoing Shell Houston Open beneficiaries – Chinquapin Preparatory School, Cenikor Foundation, Inc., and Project Joy and Hope. All of these organizations provide much-needed services in our community.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This is the 10th edition of HGA Year in Review and the 2015 booklet features a financial report. Published first in 2006, this printed piece is our effort to share the organization’s progress. Our current stakeholders com- prise a diverse group – Shell Houston Open sponsors and volunteers, members of The First Tee ® of Greater Houston and their families, HGA Junior Golfers, as well as those involved in our HGA Academic Scholarship Program. We continue adding new groups to that list. In 2014 we were excited about assuming operation of city- owned F.M. Law Park. That excitement continues because pIn one of the most noteworthy accomplishments in its almost 70-year history, Houston Golf we are now assuming operation and restoration of Gus Association successfully spearheaded a move to assume operation of historic Gus Wortham Golf Wortham Park Golf Course. With help from a large group Course and to restore the facility with a new clubhouse and other amenities. of supporters, plans call for the oldest continually operating golf course in Texas to be renovated for the enjoyment of ON THE COVER Steve Timms golfers throughout the city. We urge you to review what President/CEO transpired in 2015. Clockwise from left: More than 360 fourth graders involved in The First Tee® of Greater Houston Houston Golf Association in-school program participated in the skills contest known as the Champions Challenge, held the Saturday before the Shell Houston Open. Jamonte Strawder graduated from Chinquapin Preparatory School in 2015 and is now attending Carleton College in Minnesota. Kasarn Jeradechachai earned an HGA Academic Scholarship and entered Princeton University. During her treatment for a rare form of Photography:leukemia Serenity Saenz and her mother resided at Project Joy and Hope’s Tulip Project. - 2 - - 3 - Houston Golf Association

Organization broadens its outreach with new projects

he year 2015 will go down in history as one filled with major milestones for our organization. TIn January City Council unanimously voted to enter in a public-private partnership between the City of Houston and Houston Golf Association, provided HGA met the fundraising goal to restore the historic Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. In December the City of Houston announced that HGA had reached its first milestone by generating $5 million toward the restoration project. Per its agreement with City Council, the 107-year-old property would be ceded to HGA after a mutually agreed upon transition period. Recognized as the oldest continually operating 18-hole course in Texas, some believe the Gus Wortham Park Golf Course also holds the distinction of being the oldest continually operating pShell Oil Company president Marvin Odum, left, and Houston Golf Association president Steve course west of the Mississippi. Timms, right, with representatives of some of the beneficiaries at the Celebration of Giving Luncheon in November. Front row from left Project Joy and Hope’s Dr. Jan Wheeler and Shelley Fuller, The First The Master Plan for the restoration calls for approximately $15 million in improvements. The Tee® of Greater Houston members Isabella Saenz and Ariana Saenz, Chinquapin Preparatory School’s Gus Wortham Park Golf Course Restoration Committee continues to be hard at work to raise the Marilu Garza and Dr. Laura Henry. Back row, from left, Cenikor Foundation, Inc.’s Eugene Hall and Nora additional $10 million by Dec. 31, 2017. Renovation of the classic golf course could begin as early Belcher. as the fall of 2016. The new clubhouse complex is scheduled to be constructed by Dec. 31, 2019. qHouston Golf Association members and others volunteered their time to help administer both the The Gus Wortham Park Golf Course is now the second city-owned property operated by HGA. In Greater Houston Men’s Amateur and the Senior Men’s Amateur at Memorial Park. HGA members 2014 our organization assumed operation of F.M. Law Park, a 102-acre facility that includes a 9-hole worked more than 570 hours spread over six days of competition. Many of these members also golf course and learning center overseen by The First Tee® of Greater Houston (related story, PGs donated time to The First Tee® of Greater Houston and the HGA Junior Golf program. 10-13). Our chapter continues to boast the largest participant outreach in The First Tee’s worldwide network of more than 180. • The First Tee® of Greater Houston delivered its curricula to 249,752 youngsters in physical education classes at 357 schools. • O ngoing programming in 2015 at green grass facilities in Humble, Hockley, Missouri City, plus Gus Wortham and Sharpstown courses in Houston, reached 1,800-plus participants. • After school and outreach programs, offered at YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs and at Houston Parks and Recreation sites, reached nearly 12,000 additional participants. Of course, the Shell Houston Open (related story, PGs 6-7) continued to be the driving force behind HGA’s community service programs. Shell Oil Company and HGA officials announced in November a community impact dollar figure of $2,316,623, generated by the tournament and HGA’s other golf-related programs. All of those funds had been put to use in the Houston area through contributions made to more than 250 charitable organizations. Since Shell became title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event in 1992, the Shell Houston Open has raised more than $60.6 million for local causes. Funds are generated annually by net proceeds from The tournament’s ongoing beneficiaries are Chinquapin Prep School (since 1979), Cenikor tournament revenue, direct contributions through the Charity Partners sponsorship program, Foundation, Inc. (since 1996) and Project Joy and Hope (2014). and monetary pledges to the Birdies for Charity program. HGA’s Academic Scholarship Program also reached a milestone in 2015, surpassing the million- dollar mark by awarding seven scholarships totaling $140,000 (related story PGs 19-20). Members John and Nancy Semander were recognized for providing the Semander Family Grant to our HGA Academic Scholarship Program. The runner-up in the selection process for the Randy Arnaud scholarship will now receive a one-time grant of $2,500. Stan Curtis presented two checks from the proceeds of his baseball book. The donations benefited The First Tee ® of Greater Houston and the Gus Wortham Park Golf Course Restoration Project. In June Larry Green and Mike Yeager were elected to serve a second three-year term on the HGA Board of Directors.

John Semander won the Earl William “Bill” Tanner won the Bob Awe won the Terry Russ Elliott HGA Member of the HGA New Member of the Year Shell Houston Open Service Year Award. Award. Award.

-4 - -5 - - 4 - Surrounded by youngsters representing the ongoing benefiting charities J. B. Holmes is all smiles after accepting the winner’s trophy at the 2015 Shell Houston Open 2015 Shell Houston Open.

Yet another playoff provides more SHO drama The victory had to be especially sweet for Holmes, who sat on the clubhouse lead for over two hours. In 2009 Holmes had an almost identical situation, a long wait for a playoff, which Englishman Paul Casey won. In its week-before-the-Masters date, the Shell Houston Open continues to attract a stellar player field. The Golf Club of Houston Tournament Course, which emulates Augusta National-like fast and firm playing conditions, has proven to be a hit with the players. For instance, made his eight A large gallery took the opportunity to get up consecutive start in the Shell Houston Open. close to Dallas native Jordan Spieth, who came Loyalty from standout players like Phil Mickelson up just short in a three-way playoff with eventual has helped the Shell Houston Open attract top The SHO field boasted: winner J.B. Holmes and Johnson Wagner. players. Mickelson made his eighth consecutive SHO start in 2015. • 71 competitors who qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs xciting finishes and the Shell Houston Open • 62 competitors who qualified for the PGA Econtinued to be synonymous in 2015 with Championship yet another playoff. For a second consecutive • 42 competitors who qualified for the year, the winner came from six strokes off the British Open pace on Sunday. After 72 holes wunderkind • 45 competitors who qualified for the Jordan Spieth, long-hitting J.B. Holmes and U.S. Open 2008 champion Johnson Wagner all finished deadlocked at 16-under-par 272. Each pulled • 34 competitors who qualified for the off some fourth-round heroics to gain a spot in Masters the playoff, the fourth extra-hole finish on the Tournament Course since 2006. In 2015 a total of 47 international players from 22 different countries (excluding the USA) It was the 23rd Shell Houston Open playoff, teed it up at our event, including Jonas Blixt most of any tournament with the exception of (), Angel Cabrera (Argentina), Darren the U.S. Open. Clarke (Northern Ireland), Jamie Donaldson (Wales), Victor Dubuisson (France), Ernie In the end it was the long-hitting Holmes who Els (), Sergio Garcia (Spain), prevailed in the playoff. Spieth was eliminated Padraig Harrington (Ireland), Mikko Ilonen Our strong field also boasted 14 former major championship winners, who accounted for 24 titles. on the first hole, making a bogey. His tee shot (Finland), Martin Kaymer (), Joost Five had captured multiple majors: Argentina’s Angel Cabrera (2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont, 2009 missed the fairway, flirting with the water on Luiten (Netherlands), Louis Oosthuizen Masters), South Africa’s Ernie Els (1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional, the left. His approach out of an awkward stance (South Africa), Justin Rose (), Charl 2002 British Open at Muirfield, 2012 British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes), Ireland’s found a greenside bunker on the back right. He Schwartzel (South Africa), Padraig Harrington (2008 British Open at Royal Birkdale, 2007 British Open at Carnoustie, 2008 failed to get up-and-down while Holmes and (England) and Danny Willet (England). The 18 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills), Germany’s Martin Kaymer (2010 PGA Championship at Wagner each parred. USA players already in the Masters included: Whistling Straits, 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst) and Phil Mickelson (2013 British Open (Muirfield), Keegan Bradley, Erik Compton, , 2010 Masters, 2005 PGA Championship (), 2004 Masters). Playing No. 18 again, Wagner hit the fairway Rickie Fowler, Bill Haas, Brian Harman, Russell with his tee shot as did Holmes. Both placed Henley, Charlie Hoffman, J. B. Holmes, Matt Other major championship winners who competed: Keegan Bradley (2011 PGA Championship their second shots on the putting surface, Kuchar, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Ryan at Atlanta Athletic Club), newly named European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke (2011 British Holmes only 11-feet away, setting up more Moore, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Robert Open at Royal St. George’s), Stewart Cink (2009 British Open at Turnberry), Lucas Glover (2009 drama. Wagner’s aggressive 45-foot birdie putt Streb, Kevin Streelman and Cameron Tringale. U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park), Justin Leonard (1997 British Open at Royal Troon), South from the front of the green zipped 5-feet past African Louis Oosthuizen (2010 British Open at St. Andrews), Justin Rose of England (2013 U.S. the cup. Holmes just missed his birdie putt and A total of 16 international competitors and 18 Open at Merion Golf Club), Charl Schwartzl of South Africa (2011 Masters) and (2001 tapped in for par. Wagner’s comeback-putt did U.S. competitors would travel on to Augusta PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club). not fall and Holmes entered the winner’s circle. National and the Masters the next week. And by the way, Spieth won the Masters the next week and would go on to claim the U.S. Open in June. - 6 - - 7 - HGA Youth Programs

Education and character development key focus outh development and education are two of practice focuses on board, CEO/COO Ythe strongest markers in our organization’s positions. A member of ShadowHawk Golf DNA. Houston Golf Association’s Youth Club, she served as General Chair of the 2005 Programs have significantly impacted USGA Women’s Mid-Amateur. She formerly thousands of youngsters over the years and served on the Houston Golf Association Board 2015 was no different. as an independent director.

HGA’s Youth Development Programming Dr. Norman Berkman, is Board Certified includes: in internal medicine and is a leader in the Memorial Hermann Medical Group. He is • The First Tee® of Greater Houston Life also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Skills Experience being taught at green Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the grass facilities, plus new outreach and University of Texas Medical School. In 2002 he after school programs founded the Father’s Day Parent-Child Charity • The First Tee® of Greater Houston Golf Tournament, which has raised nearly $1.5 National School Program, which million for The First Tee® of Greater Houston increased to 357 schools from 310 at F.M. Law Park and youth scholarships.

• Th e Houston Golf Association Junior L ynn Elsenhans, former chairman and Golf Program (est. 1957), which Chief Executive Officer of Sunoco and Sunoco pA group of 340 fourth-graders, the best of the best from hundreds of schools, participated in the offered moderately priced competitive Logistics. She also held executive positions 2015 Champions Challenge, presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. The popular skills opportunities at more than 50 courses with Shell Oil Company for 28 years and was test was held the Saturday prior to the Shell Houston Open at the David Shindeldecker Campus of and clubs a former board member of the World Golf The First Tee® of Greater Houston, which is adjacent to the Golf Club of Houston where the annual  • The Houston Golf Association Academic Foundation and Trustee of The First Tee®. She PGA TOUR event is played.The event has become so popular that competition was divided into a Scholarship Program (est. 1996), which currently serves on five boards, including Rice morning and afternoon sessions to better accommodate the number of participants. awarded seven four-year scholarships University and Texas Medical Center. and boosted the cumulative total to more than $1.12 million in grants S teve Miller, current chairman and president of SLM Discovery Ventures, Inc. His company Respect Courtesy Perseverance City of Houston-owned F.M. Law Park pursues commercial ventures in support of flourished under management by the HGA. volunteerism, social outreach and higher Integrity Judgment Responsibility Operated by HGA since August of 2014, education academic achievement. He also was the 9-hole course and learning center has on the board of the World Golf Foundation Honesty Sportsmanship Confidence expanded programming by The First Tee® of and a Trustee of The First Tee® during a career CORE9 VALUES Greater Houston. with Shell Oil Company.

The DRIVE after school program was initiated Larry Shryock, Senior Vice President and Physical Emotional Social at 50-plus sites in partnership with YMCAs, Chief Operating Officer of W.S. Farish & Boys and Girls Clubs, the City of Houston Company, a private trust company. Previously Parks, and others. with JPMorgan Chase Bank for 29 years, he Energy Vision Friends has served on boards of Humble ISD, The Lone While The First Tee® of Greater Houston has Star Community College System, Metropolitan Play Mind School its own 501c (3) designation, it will still get Houston YMCA, the University of St. Thomas HEALTHY9 HABITS Safety Family Community financial support from the Houston Golf and South Texas School of Law. Association and the Shell Houston Open. Ger ald Smith, current Chairman/CEO HGA member Pat Weston chairs the board. of Smith Graham & Co., an investment Ben Bates, HGA’s leading fund-raiser the last management firm with offices in Houston and several years, is also on the board. The First . He also serves on the Board Tee® of Greater Houston Board of Directors of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank can now focus on fund-raising to continue of Dallas – Houston Branch. He currently the chapter’s spiraling growth. Other board serves as Chair of the Texas Southern members include: University Foundation and Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Mary Bass, a partner with the executive Greater Houston Partnership. HGA Academic Scholarships HGA Junior Golf The First Tee® of Greater Houston search firm SpencerStuart whose search

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Chapter relishes role as leader in participant outreach ustaining the chapter’s spiraling growth in Powell Award for the outstanding male leader. S2015 was Executive Director Doug Earle’s The First Tee® of Greater Houston alum Marlon mission. However, The First Tee® of Greater Chapman Jr., also won that award in 2009. Houston’s Board of Directors (See PG 8) also wanted to ensure that the program delivered a Miriam Dumes, 17, of Fresno and Nikita Patel, quality experience for all concerned. And that is 15, of Houston represented the chapter at the where the chapter excelled in 2015. national Life Skills and Leadership Academy in Blaine, MN. Program coordinator Patrick The volunteers and sponsors recruited by Earle Kisomanga of our F.M. Law Park facility and and his staff were more than pleased at both Chapman, who continues to volunteer, joined expansion and accomplishments of individual them as coaches. members. Dumes has been a member of The First Tee® In 2015 The First Tee® Life Skills experience of Greater Houston since 2004 while Patel reached more than a quarter million young has been a member since 2008. Each summer p people: selected participants of The First Tee® attend The year 2015 was remarkable for Ariana Saenz and her father Jesus. Earning a place in the second the Life Skills and Leadership Academy where annual Drive, Chip and Putt Championship conducted at Augusta National the Sunday before the • 249,752 in the in-school program Masters was very special. Only 80 youngsters qualified for the event. Capturing the Girls Division title they play championship golf, participate in (See PG 12) in the inaugural Par-3 National Championship of The First Tee in Richmond, VA put her in the spotlight life skills activities and career exploration, • 1,800-plus at green grass facilities even more. Closing out the year by being grand prize winner of the RBS Achiever of the Year Award in experience dorm living and meet a wide variety • 12,000 after school and outreach programs Ponte Vedra, FL highlighted a spectacular 12 months. of young people from around the world. Programming is ongoing at green grass facilities at F. M. Law Park in southeast The First Tee® of Greater Houston alum Houston, Gus Wortham Park Golf Course in Annika Clark of Highlands, who completed her qGrand Pro-Am day at the Shell Houston Open was yet another special activity for The First Tee® of east Houston, Sharpstown Golf Course in freshman year at Texas Christian University, Greater Houston members, who served as honorary caddies on the par-3 16th hole. Members Sariah- southwest Houston, River Plantation in south won the 94th WTGA State Amateur in Waco. Skyy Centers, left, and Graeme Foster got to meet PGA TOUR players like Jordan Spieth, who would go Montgomery County, Quail Valley Golf Course on to win both the Masters and U.S. Open. Spieth went on to become No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings in Fort Bend County, the The First Tee® of Members Tori Gatling of Kingwood, Jessica and then claim the FedExCup championship. Greater Houston’s David Shindeldecker campus Rogina of Houston and Nickolas Martinez of in Humble and the Houston Oaks campus in Cypress, all age 17, were paired with Champions Hockley. TOUR players in The First Tee Nature Valley Open at Pebble Beach and Poppy Hills, a in National recognition and accomplishments by this nationally televised event (Golf Channel). members abounded in 2015. Gatling was paired with Tom Perniece Jr., Rogina with Esteban Toledo and Martinez with Ariana Saenz, 16, of Porter qualified for 2003 Shell Houston Open winner Fred Couples. the second annual Drive, Chip and Putt Championship conducted at Augusta National Martinez and Couples, who posted rounds the Sunday before the Masters. Ariana was also of 69-63-64, finished second in the team profiled in a segment on The Golf Channel prior competition at 19-under-par. Rogina had a to the event. Only 80 players, representing perfect view of Toledo’s march to the individual 30 U.S. state and three Canadian provinces, title. Toledo shot 71-66-69 for a 9-under-par qualified for the event. 206 total, one stroke better than Tom Watson. Rogina and Toledo finished tied for 10th in the Saenz then won the Girls Division of The First team competition. Tee’s inaugural Par-3 Championship a 36-hole event in Richmond, VA. She capped 2015 The First Tee® of Greater Houston Ace Level by being the grand prize winner of the RBS participant Tristen Taylor, 17, was one of Achiever of the Year Award in Ponte Vedra, FL. five participants nationwide to attend the Coca-Cola America’s Future opportunity in Nickolas Martinez, 17, of Cypress represented Atlanta, GA. the chapter at the PLAYer Advanced Academy in Reno, NV. One of only 24 participants in Eagle level member Carmen Phu, 16, was the worldwide network selected to attend selected to attend the Auntie Anne’s Leaders this academy, Nickolas received the Robert C. and Entrepreneurs Forum in Orlando, FL.

- 10 - - 11 - The First Tee® of Greater Houston added 47 elementary schools to the in school program in 2015 and the spiraling growth will continue. As National School Program of January 2016 Executive Director Doug Earle already has more than 70 schools ready to come on board.

Reached nearly 250,000 students in 357 schools in 2015 he First Tee® of Greater Houston partnership they can apply every day. The Nine Core Values™ Twith educators throughout the region of Respect, Integrity, Honesty, Courtesy, continued on an upswing in 2015. Our chapter Judgment, Sportsmanship, Perseverance, delivered programming to 249,752 students Responsibility and Confidence are instilled in in 357 elementary schools, both public and students. private. That is an increase of 47 schools over the previous year. The Nine Healthy Habits™ (See PG 9) are also taught to help participants make appropriate By witnessing firsthand the positive results choices regarding activity and nutrition. of the program, administrators and teachers alike shared unbridled enthusiasm for One of the many highlights of The First Tee® and its Life Skills Program. School Program is the Champions Challenge, Houston Golf Association’s Board of Directors which has become so popular it now features continued to give its steadfast support to this two waves of competition. The ninth annual impactful undertaking. Financial support from event attracted 340-plus fourth-graders on corporations as well as individuals has enabled the Saturday before Shell Houston Open week. our organization to underwrite the cost of A special skills contest, held at the David certification classes for the physical education Shindeldecker Campus of The First Tee® of teachers who deliver the program at each school. Greater Houston, radiates excitement because Colony Meadows Elementary Gregg Elementary Shadow Forest Elementary Beneke Elementary it is adjacent to the Golf Club of Houston Cornerstone Elementary Harris JR Elementary Summerwood Elementary Burchett Elementary The program is more than simply learning about Tournament Course where the annual PGA Glover Elementary Harvard Elementary Timbers Elementary Carolee Booker Elementary Heritage Rose Elementary Highland Heights Elementary Whispering Pines Elementary Clark Intermediate a new game. Students are also learning life skills TOUR event is played. Juan Seguin Elementary Hines-Caldwell Elementary Willow Creek Elementary Clark Primary Lakeview Elementary James H. Law Elementary Woodland Hills Elementary Cooper Elementary Lantern Lane Elementary Kandy Stripe Academy Eickenroht Elementary Lexington Creek Elementary Kate Bell Elementary KIPP Gloria Marshall Elementary School Districts Connect Districts where The First Tee Life Skills Curricula was delivered in 2015 Oakland Elementary Ketelsen Elementary Heritage Elementary Pecan Grove Elementary L.L. Pugh Elementary Dream Hirsch Elementary Aldine ISD Kennedy Elementary Conroe ISD Holbrook Elementary Palmer Elementary Lovett Elementary Explore Hoyland Elementary Anderson Academy Klentzman Intermediate Anderson Elementary Holmsley Elementary Quail Valley Elementary Mading Elementary Legacy Jenkins Elementary Bussey Elementary Landis Elementary Austin Elementary Horne Elementary Ridgegate Elementary McNamara Elementary Peace Lewis Elementary Caraway Intermediate Liestman Elementary B.B. Rice Elementary Jowell Elementary Ridgemont Elementary Mitchell Elementary Sharp Link Elementary Carmichael Elementary Mahanay Elementary Coulson Tough Elementary Keith Elementary Settlers Way Elementary Montgomery Elementary Shine Major Elementary Carrol Elementary Martin Elementary Creighton Elementary Kirk Elementary Shiff Elementary Parker Elementary Zenith McNabb Elementary Carter Academy Mata Intermediate Ford Elementary Lamkin Elementary Sienna Crossing Elementary Raul C. Martinez Elementary Pasadena ISD Meyer Elementary Dunn Elementary Miller Intermediate Giesinger Elementary Lee Elementary Sugar Mill Elementary Red Elementary Melillo Middle School Northgate Crossing Elementary Eckert Intermediate Outley Elementary Hailey Elementary Lieder Elementary Walter Burton Elementary River Oaks Elementary Ponderosa Elementary Gray Elementary Owens Intermediate Houser Elementary Lowery Elementary School at St. George Place Pearland ISD Reynolds Elementary Harris Academy Petrosky Elementary Jean E. Stewart Elementary M. Robinson Elementary Galena Park ISD Elementary Alexander Middle School Salyers Elementary Hill Intermediate Rees Elementary Milam Elementary Matzke Elementary Cimarron Elementary Sherman Elementary Cockrell Elementary Smith Elementary Houston Academy Smith Elementary O.A. Reaves Elementary McFee Elementary Cloverleaf Elementary Sinclair Elementary Harris Elementary Thompson Elementary Johnson Elementary Sneed Elementary Oak Ridge Elementary Metcalf Elementary Galena Park Elementary Southmayd Elementary Lawhon Elementary Winship Elementary Jones Elementary Youens Elementary Patterson Elementary Millsap Elementary Green Valley Elementary Thurgood Marshall Elementary Kenneth D. Black Elementary Youngblood Intermediate Powell Elementary Moore Elementary Havard Elementary Tinsley Elementary Private Schools Stafford ISD Kujawa Elementary Runyan Elementary Owens Elementary Jacinto City Elementary Warton Academy ABC West Stafford Elementary Clear Creek ISD MacArthur Elementary The Shlenker School Magrill Elementary Sally K. Ride Elementary Pope Elementary West University Elementary Texas City ISD Marcella Intermediate Armand Bayou Elementary Sam Houston Elementary Post Elementary Normandy Crossing Whittier Elementary The Woodlands Methodist School Bauerschlag Elementary North Shore Elementary Trinity Lutheran Heights Elementary Mendel Elementary San Jacinto Elementary Postma Elementary Woodson Elementary Kohfeldt Elementary Odom Elementary Bay Elementary Snyder Elementary Reed Elementary Purple Sage Elementary Young Women’s College Brookwood Elementary Pyburn Elementary Sheldon ISD Levi Fry Elementary Oleson Elementary Wilkinson Elementary Rennell Elementary Preparatory Academy H M Carroll Elementary Northside Elementary Orange Grove Elementary Clear Lake City Elementary Sampson Elementary Sam Houston Elementary Ed White Elementary Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Tice Elementary Humble ISD Garrett Elementary Roosevelt Wilson Elementary Parker Intermediate Sheridan Elementary L E Monahan Elementary Raymond Academy Falcon Pass Elementary A. Robinson Elementary Swenke Elementary Williamson Elementary Atascocita Springs Elementary Ferguson Elementary Adam Elementary Woodland Acres Elementary Bear Branch Elementary Royalwood Elementary Waller ISD Sammons Elementary T.S. Hancock Elementary Sheldon Early Childhood Fields Store Elementary Smith Academy Gilmore Elementary Andre’ Elementary Tipps Elementary Deerwood Elementary Goforth Elementary Ault Elementary Houston ISD Eagle Springs Elementary Academy H T Jones Elementary Stehlik Intermediate Walker Elementary Alcott Elementary Sheldon Elementary I T Holleman Elementary Stephens Elementary Greene Elementary Bane Elementary Warner Elementary Elm Grove Elementary Hall Elementary Bang Elementary Atherton Elementary Fall Creek Elementary Roberts Road Elementary Willbern Elementary B.H. Grimes Spring Branch ISD Turlington Elementary Alief ISD Hyde Elementary Birkes Elementary Wilson Elementary Foster Elementary Cedar Brook Elementary Alexander Elementary Landolt Elementary Black Elementary Barrick Elementary Greentree Elementary Yeager Elementary Benbrook Elementary Edgewood Elementary Willis ISD Best Elementary League City Elementary Copeland Elementary Hidden Hollow Elementary Frostwood Elementary Boone Elementary McWhirter Elementary Danish Elementary Dickinson ISD Blackshear Elementary Humble Elementary Cannan Elementary Briarmeadow ES-MS Houseman Elementary C. C. Hardy Elementary Budewig Intermediate North Pointe Elementary Duryea Elementary Bay Colony Elementary Jack M Fields Sr Elementary Knottingham Elementary Bush Elementary Ralph Parr Elementary Emery Elementary Caulder Road Elementary Briscoe Elementary Lakeland Elementary Meador Elementary Brookline Elementary Pine Shadows Elementary Turner Elementary Chambers Elementary Robinson Elementary Emmott Elementary Hughes Road Elementary Lakeshore Elementary Spring Branch Elementary Chancellor Elementary Ross Elementary Farney Elementary Kenneth E. Little Elementary Condit Elementary Maplebrook Elementary Parmley Elementary Crockett Elementary Terrace Elementary Collins Elementary Sandra Mossman Elementary Fiest Elementary San Leon Elementary North Belt Elementary Thornwood Elementary Cummings Elementary Stewart Elementary Francone Elementary Silbernagel Elementary Cunningham Elementary Oak Forest Elementary Davila Elementary Westwood Elementary Hearne Elementary Ward Elementary Frazier Elementary Oaks Elementary Wilchester Elementary Heflin Elementary Weber Elementary Gleason Elementary Fort Bend ISD E.A. Lyons Elementary Park Lakes Elementary Hicks Elementary Wedgewood Elementary Hairgrove Elementary Arizona Fleming Elementary Emerson Elementary Pine Forest Elementary Spring ISD Holmquist Elementary Whitcomb Elementary Hamilton Elementary Brazos Bend Elementary Foerster Elementary Ridge Creek Elementary Anderson Elementary Horn Elementary Hemmenway Elementary Colony Bend Elementary Gary L. Herod Elementary River Pines Elementary Bammel Elementary

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Affordability, quality competition sets HGA program apart ouston Golf Association Greater Houston Area. In 2015 more than 500 youngsters Hcontinues its stewardship took advantage of playing opportunities at 50-plus of the game at the junior level, courses and clubs, who help support this program. something it has been doing since 1957. Its moderately priced The Performance Series (for more advanced players) competitive tournament program and the Junior Series (a pathway to the Performance allows youngsters to compete on Series) gave competitors an opportunity to compete with some of the best courses in the others of similar skill levels. Both series have age 15-18 and age 12-14 divisions for boys and girls. Performance Series competition offered two-day 36-hole events along with the City Junior Match Play Championship and Tournament of Champions. Junior Series featured one- day 18-hole competition.

The Texas Junior Golf Alliance, formed by the HGA, Southern and Northern Texas PGA Sections, plus the Texas Golf Association continued to give juniors opportunities to qualify for both the statewide Texas Legends Tour as well as selected American Junior Golf Association national events. William Weinheimer, 17, won the Boys Division of the Greater Houston The Shell Houston Open Junior Championship, played City Junior Match Play Championship. over Labor Day on the site of the PGA TOUR event, continued to attract outstanding competitors from across the state as well as one from Mexico. This 54-hole championship boasted a field from 38 different cities.

Shaui Ming Wong, 15, of The Woodlands established a Shell Houston Open Junior Championship scoring record, Shuai Ming Wong, 15, of The Woodlands (left) firing 74-66-65 for an 11-under-par 206 total and record posted a record 12-shot victory in the Boys Division 12-shot victory over defending champion Adam House of and Kenzie Wright, 18, of McKinney won the Girls McKinney and Jake Benanti of McKinney. Kenzie Wright, Division by 7 shots at the Shell Houston Open 18, of McKinney shot 73-69-71 for a 3-under-par 213 Junior Championship played in September at the total, good for a 7-shot victory in the Girls Division. Golf Club of Houston Tournament Course. The 54- hole championship, contested on the site of the Ava Schweinteck, 16, won the Girls Many HGA members often volunteered their time over Shell Houston Open PGA TOUR event, attracted Division of the Greater Houston City the summer to help the Junior Golf Staff conduct the juniors from 38 different cities across the state. Junior Match Play Championship. full slate of tournaments. The competition peaked at the Tournament of Champions, a proving ground for the best of the best. At the Performance Series Tournament of Champions played in August at Houston Oaks Golf Club, William Weinheimer, 17, of Houston won the Boys 15-18 Division. He shot 68-69 for a 5-under- par 137 total, to edge Logan Pate, 17, of Richmond by a stroke. Pate shot 72-66. Jessica Rogina, 17, of Houston won the Girls 15-18 Division by four strokes, shooting 77-73—150. Nikolas Nebout, 14, of League City won the Boys 12-14 by shooting 72-78—150. Katie Shepherd, 14, shot 96- 89—185 to take the Girls 12-14 title. HGA Junior Golf Players of the Year At the Junior Series Tournament of Champions played in August at Houston Oaks Golf Club, Sean Kinsey, 17, of Pearland won the Boys 15-18 Division. He shot 77-75—152 to beat Bryce Shaner. 18, of Sugar Land by a shot. Kari Thorn, 18, of La Porte shot 88-91—179 to take the Girls 15-18 PERFORMANCE SERIES Boys 15-18: Niko Martinez, 17, Cypess. Girls 15-18: Jessica Division title. Douglas Derichenbourg, 14, of Houston shot 82-75—157 to win the Boys 12-14 Rogina, 17, Houston. Boys 12-14: Tyler Quinn, 13, New Caney. Division by a stroke over Heliao Man, 13, of Houston, who carded 80-78—158. Danielle Talley, 14, Girls 12-14: Katie Shepherd, 14, Katy and Elizabeth Patrick, of Houston won the Girls 12-14 Division, shooting 100-90—190 for a 4-shot victory. 13, West University Place. JUNIOR SERIES Boys 15-18: Preston Bufkin, 16, Conroe. Girls 15-18: Bree Mask, 16, Montgomery. Boys 12-14: Douglas Derichebourg, 14, Houston. Girls 12-14: Danielle Talley, 14, Houston. - 14 - - 15 - City Championships

HGA serious about being steward of the game n early October Matt Van Zandt of Houston Iwon the 2015 Greater Houston Men’s Amateur Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course by 2 shots over defending champion John Hunter. Van Zandt, 29, who played out of Memorial Park, carded rounds of 69-72-70-71 for a 2-under-par 282 total. Hunter shot 72-69-72-71 for even-par 284. The Top 10 finishers received exemptions into the 2016 tournament. Besides Van Zandt the exempt players were: John Hunter, David Lee, Pryce Beshoory, Jess Bonneau, Andrew Menton, Devaughn Robinson, Cole Hammer, Scott Waltrip and Randy Lance. Field was cut to the low 44 scorers and ties after Saturday play. Championship concluded on Sunday with a 36-hole finale. pMatt Van Zandt, 2015 amateur champion, embraces Houston Golf Association member John The starting field of 144 represented 56 different Semander, at the victory ceremony. Semander had watched Van Zandt compete in junior, high school courses and came from all of the area. Cities and Mike Booker took the senior division for the and college tournaments. second time in 3 years the number of players represented: Houston (75), Spring (9), The Woodlands (9), Kingwood (7), Montgomery (6), Richmond (5), Humble (4), Katy (4), Sugar Land (4), Bellaire (3), League City (3), Missouri City (3), Fulshear (2), Cleveland (1), Conroe (1), Crosby (1), Cypress (1), Deer Park (1), Friendswood (1), LaPorte (1), Pearland (1), Texas City (1) and Weston Lakes (1). qUtilizing his home course knowledge, Matt Van Zandt, 29, who played out of Memorial Park, carded Average age of a contestant was 34.9 years. Oldest rounds of 69-72-70-71 for a 2-under-par 282 total. That was good enough for a 2-stroke win over competitor was David Pocknall, 62, of Katy. Youngest defending champion John Hunter, who shot 72-69-72-71 for even-par 284. competitors were 15 year-olds Grayson Blunt of Kingwood, David Tietz of Houston and Shai Ming Wong of The Woodlands. Field Breakdown by age: 60-plus (4), 50-plus (17), 40-plus (32), 30-plus (36), 20-plus (38), Teen-agers (17). A week later the Senior Men’s Amateur for players 55-and-up took center stage and a familiar name again claimed the starring role. Mike Booker of The Woodlands shot 72-66-69 for a 9-under-par 207 total to win the this championship for the second time in three years. Booker was three shots clear of Marshall Piper of Cypress, who shot 69-70-71. Gary Durbin finished third with rounds of 74-69-70—213, a stroke better than first-round leader Bob Kearney, who carded 68-73-73. Steve Schiamara, 71, of Pasadena shot 72 for a 145 total to win the 36-hole Super Senior Division for golfers 65-and-up. Wayne Harris, Robert W. Smith and David Kelley tied for second with a 147 total. Steve Schiamara of Pasadena won the Super Booker, the 2015 Texas Golf Association Senior Senior Division Player of the Year, has now won six HGA titles – two Senior championships, plus four regular city amateur titles (1985, 1990, 2001, 2002).

- 16 - - 17 - Since the HGA Academic Scholarship program was re-born in 1996, a total of 39 recipients have earned their undergraduate degrees from 21 different colleges or universities. Six more are scheduled Academic Scholarships to graduate in the spring of 2016. HGA RECIPIENTS ALSO ON SCHOLARSHIP 2014 ...... Isaiah Carter of Houston, TX (Duke University, Neuroscience/Biochemical Engineering) Program surpasses $1.12 million mark in 2015 2014 ...... Hailey Hollas of Richmond, TX (University of Texas-Dallas, Business Administration) 2014 ...... Tony Ly of Pasadena, TX (University of Texas-Austin, Chemical Engineering) he Houston Golf Association Academic Finance offices of the respective schools 2014 ...... Atiyya Menifee of Houston, TX (University of Texas-Dallas, Mathematics) TScholarship Program reached another chosen by the recipients will receive $2,500 2014 ...... Martha Parra of Spring, TX (Rice University, Biology) milestone in 2015, cracking the million-dollar per se¬mester to be applied to tuition, books, 2014 ...... Jacqueline Phung of Richmond, TX (University of Texas-Austin, Biology) mark in cumulative grants-in-aid since 1996. lab fees, etc. Each student must take a minimum 2013 ...... Lucas Bazemore of Houston, TX (Texas A&M University) The $1.12 million figure underscores HGA’s of 12 credit hours each semester and maintain a 2013 ...... Zachary Bell of Richmond, TX (University of Texas-Dallas) commitment to education. 2.5 or equivalent cumulative grade-point average. 2013 ...... Melissa Gerhart of Baytown, TX (University of Texas-Austin) 2013 ...... Sirena Gutierrez of Baytown, TX (University of Texas-Austin) The seventh scholarship added in 2015 was The previous HGA scholarship program ran 2013 ...... Syndie Hinshaw-Medina of Houston, TX (University of Texas-Austin) in honor of the late Mike Dorman, longtime from 1953-1973 when more than 50 academic 2013 ...... Fernando Trujano of Houston, TX (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) HGA board member. The law firm Locke Lord scholarships were awarded. 2012 ...... Varun Bora of Katy, TX (University of Texas-Austin) LLP, where Dorman was a partner, generously 2012 ...... Michael Charron of Spring, TX (University of Texas-Austin) funded this scholarship. HGA member Mark 2012 ...... Michael Duncan of Richmond, TX (University of Texas-Austin) Miller was instrumental in making this happen. 2012 ...... Annalissa Garcia* of La Porte, TX (Texas A&M University) 2012 ...... Kristen Pownell of Sugar Land, TX (Stanford University) Nearly 200 students applied in 2015. Seven 2012 ...... Jonathan Viernes of Galveston, TX (University of Texas-Austin) scholarship recipients were introduced during a reception following the fundraising pro-am HGA SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATES on the Member Course at the Golf Club of Houston during Shell Houston Open week. The following HGA Academic Scholarship recipients have earned their degrees: The seven scholarships have a total value of 1996-2000...... Ryan Devido, Arizona State University; Jacob Doering, Texas A&M University $140,000, or $20,000 per student spread over 1997-2001...... Christopher Miller, Texas State University; Michael Nicholson, Louisiana State University four years. 1998-2002...... Tammy Baughman, University of Texas at Arlington 1999-2003...... Joseph Dufresne, University of Texas at Austin; Allison Outlaw, McNeese State University Funding comes from activities supported by 2000-2004...... Amy Friesleben, Stephen F. Austin State University; Michael Pezant, Texas A&M University the Houston Golf Association, plus support 2001-2005...... Joanna Jemison, Texas A&M University; Brian Salazar, University of North Carolina from our title sponsor Shell Oil Company. Since 2002-2006...... Lauren Barbir, Notre Dame University; Timothy Lenz, Texas Lutheran University 2010 up to two “technical studies” scholarships 2003-2007...... Nick Milosevich, University of Texas at Austin; Katie Saalfeld, Texas A&M University have been awarded to students who plan 2004-2008.....Jordan Byers, University of Texas at Austin; Christopher Kiniry, Southern Methodist University to major in geosciences or engineering. Up 2005-2009...... Christopher Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jason Petitt, University of Texas at Austin to three “general discipline” grants can be 2006-2010...... Camille Doykan, Wellesley College; Devin O’Rourke, University of Texas; Stefanie Avilez, awarded. One academic scholarship has been Texas A&M University designated to be awarded to an applicant who 2007-2011...... Paul Gonzales, University of Texas; Lisa Zampello,Trinity University played in a junior golf program, including, but 2008-2012...... Katie Craig, Texas A&M University; Frank Bohn, Louisiana State University not limited to the HGA Junior Golf Program. 2009-2013.....Joey Rippel, University of Texas-Tyler; Timothy Jenks, Massachusetts Institute of Technology That grant is the Randy Arnaud Memorial 2010-2014..... Wen Chong, Texas Women’s University; Rayven Moore, Notre Dame; Vanessa Rivera, Cornell Scholarship named in honor of the late HGA University; Christopher Cargill, University of Texas-Austin; Alejandra Europa Casanueva, Academic Scholarship chair, John Armour (right), Texas A&M University; Austin Sarabia*, Ouachita Baptist University volunteer who spent countless hours assisting introduces Kasarn Jeradechachai, who was ac- young people. cepted to Princeton University to study Chemical / 2011-2015...... Linda Okoli, Baylor University; Jaclyn Nguyen, University of Texas-Austin; Biological Engineering. Lewin Staine, University of Texas-Austin; Kathleen Wahl, Dartmouth; Chad Cooper, Texas A&M University

HGA Academic Kimberly Alfredo Demme Scholarship Class Cross Dominguez Durrett Accepted at Texs A&M University for Will attend Columbia University and Pending acceptance of Barnard College Nutritional Science major in Earth and Environmental of Columbia University majoring in of 2015 Engineering Political Science Andrea Kasarn Gwynn Ashton Gonzalez Jeradechachai Madison Radvansky Accepted at The University of Texas at Accepted at Princeton University for Pending acceptance to University Accepted at Bucknell University Austin majoring in International Studies Chemical/Biological Engineering of Texas at Austin for International majoring in Finance and will also play Relations collegiate golf - 18 - - 19 - Independent Auditor’s Report Consolidated Statements of Activities Changes in unrestricted net assets 2015 2014 Amounts raised from the Shell Houston Open tournament activities $15,191,232 $15,376,665 To the Board of Directors of the Houston Golf Association Less: Amounts raised on behalf of other charitable organizations (338,561) (576,915) Less: Donor designations for Houston Golf Association Programs (438,518) (418,971) e have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Houston Golf Association and its Net tournament revenues 14,414,153 14,380,779 Wsubsidiary (the “Association”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of Tournament expenses September 30, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of activities, of changes in net assets Shell Houston Open tournament (12,522,039) (12,345,071) and of cash flows for the years then ended. General and administrative (1,325,509) (1,155,160) Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements Total tournament expenses (13,847,548) (13,500,231) Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements Change in unrestricted net assets from tournament activities 566,605 880,548 in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes Other income and support the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair Junior Golf revenues 213,483 277,463 presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Amateur Services revenues 85,032 99,335 Haverstock Hills project 868 1,638 Auditor’s Responsibility Interest and dividend income 32,652 21,854 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits. Net assets released from restrictions 1,050,974 863,066 We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of Total other income and support 1,383,009 1,263,356 America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. Program expenses Junior Golf (301,245) (336,706) An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the College Scholarships (102,500) (110,000) consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment Amateur Services (62,215) (56,461) of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. Haverstock Hills project (868) (1,638) In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Association’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are The First Tee of Greater Houston (922,319) (728,814) appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Birdies for Charity (16,627) (16,487) the Association’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating Total program expenses (1,405,774) (1,250,106) the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates General and administrative expenses (291,825) (246,996) made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Gus Wortham Capital Campaign expenses (161,276) - We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Charitable contributions (135,092) (162,890) Changes in unrestricted net assets (44,353) 483,912 Opinion Changes in temporarily restricted net assets In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, Contributions for College Scholarships 173,751 181,577 the financial position of Houston Golf Association and its subsidiary as of September 30, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles Contributions for The First Tee of Greater Houston 1,115,934 872,253 generally accepted in the United States of America. Contributions for Gus Wortham Capital Campaign 152,332 Interest and dividend income 2,071 1,969 Net assets released from restrictions (1,050,974) (863,066) January 14, 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800, Houston, TX 77002 Changes in temporarily restricted net assets 393,114 192,733 T: (713) 356 4000, F: (713) 356 4717, www.pwc.com/us Change in net assets $348,761 $676,645

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Significant Notes to the financial statements Assets 2015 2014 Note 6: On January 28, 2015, the HGA entered into a Lease and Operating Agreement with the City of Current assets Houston for the purpose of operating and restoring the Gus Wortham Park Golf Course. The agreement Cash and cash equivalents $4,158,739 $4,256,498 provides for an initial fundraising effort by the HGA to secure pledges and donations or incur campaign Cash held for others 151,637 159,137 costs equal to $5 million by December 31, 2015. Subject to the acceptance of HGA’s initial fundraising by Investment securities 2,239,572 2,172,357 the City of Houston’s Chief Development Officer, the initial thirty (30) year term of the agreement shall Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts commence and the HGA shall become responsible for the operations of the golf course. On December of $2,650 and $2,650, respectively 279,867 51,120 31, 2015 the HGA provided notice to the City of Houston that it had successfully completed the initial Inventory 60,114 83,364 fundraising effort. On the same date, the Mayor of the City of Houston notified the HGA of its agreement that the initial fundraising requirement had been fulfilled. The HGA has a sixty (60) day transition period Deferred expenses and other assets 103,762 112,737 that commenced on January 1, 2016 for taking over operating responsibility of the Gus Wortham Park Golf Total current assets 6,993,691 6,835,213 Course. Additionally, the agreement provides that the HGA will have substantially completed renovation of Noncurrent Assets the golf course and driving range by December 31, 2017, and substantially completed restoration of the club Investment securities 1,425,996 977,913 house and other improvements by late 2019. The total costs for the renovation and restoration are estimated Property and equipment 4,615,387 4,552,924 to be $10 million to $15 million. The HGA’s adherence to the renovation and restoration deadlines provided Less: Accumulated depreciation (4,189,408) (3,984,268) in the agreement will be dependent on the timing and success of its continuing fundraising efforts. Total property, plant and equipment, net 425,979 568,656 Note 11: Based upon annual operating results, the Board of Directors of the HGA designates funds to be Total assets $8,845,666 $8,381,782 donated to various charitable organizations on behalf of the HGA. The HGA also considers the cost of funding Liabilities and Net Assets its Junior Golf, College Scholarships, Amateur Events, The First Tee of Greater Houston, Birdies for Charity Current liabilities and charity tournament programs as charitable activities under its charter. In addition, the HGA receives Accounts payable and other accrued expenses $536,004 $474,639 contributions from organizations through its Charity Partner and Birdies for Charity programs which are Deferred revenues 2,200,136 2,146,378 designated by donors for other charitable organizations or for programs of the HGA. The HGA reports such amounts raised on behalf of other charitable organizations or designated by donors for programs of the Total current liabilities 2,736,140 2,621,017 HGA as a fundraising activity of the tournament. For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, donor Temporarily restricted net assets 1,504,562 1,111,448 designations for programs of the HGA were $438,518 and $418,971, respectively, and are accordingly included Unrestricted net assets 4,604,964 4,649,317 as temporarily restricted contributions for HGA programs including The First Tee of Greater Houston and Total net assets 6,109,526 5,760,765 College Scholarships in the statements of activities. The total approximate charitable impact made as a result Total liabilities and net assets $8,845,666 $8,381,782 of the HGA’s charitable programs in 2015 and 2014 were $2,313,000 and $2,414,000, respectively. - - - 20 - - 21 - 2015 HGA Board of Directors

ELECTED DIRECTORS APPOINTED DIRECTORS Tom Forestier Committees. He chaired the HGA Audit David Merritt is General Chairman for the He was the recipient of the HGA 2013 New is serving his Committee in 2013. He also serves on the 2016 Shell Houston Open and held that same Member of the Year Award. He is a member of second term as Executive Committee and chairs the Finance position in 2015. He has owned a Certified the Audit Committee. Chairman of the Committee. Public Accounting firm for more than 40 years. HGA Board of He joined the Houston Golf Association in Pat Weston is the liaison between the HGA Directors. He Mike Yeager is Secretary of the HGA Board 2000 and has served as Chair or Co-Chair of Board of Directors and The First Tee of Greater served as Vice of Directors. He is Sales Manager with Global numerous tournament hospitality venues. Houston Board of Directors. He serves as board Chairman of the Product Development responsibilities for He served as Vice Chair of Hospitality on the chair of The First Tee® of Greater Houston. HGA Board in Process Resources, Inc. Process Resources, Shell Houston Open Operating Committee in Active with the HGA since 2003, Weston has 2013 and 2014. Inc. is in the valve manufacturing and valve 2013-2014. He also worked on the Junior Golf previously served as Board Chairman 2009- Tom is a share- automation business. He has been with Committee. David has also served on boards of 2010, Secretary 2006-2008, Treasurer and holder in the Process Resources, Inc. for 22 years. He joined the Rotary Club and YMCA in Tomball. Chairman of the Finance Committee 2011- Houston office the HGA in 2008 and has served on numerous 2012, Vice Chair of Tournament Support of the law firm committees within the organization, Michael Sandeen is Chairman of the Junior 2006-2008. Formerly president and CEO of of Winstead PC. including the Shell Houston Open cart barn, Golf Operating Committee. Active with HGA a transportation company, he retired in 2000 He is a member transportation, pro-am and hospitality since 2013 he has been heavily involved with but is still Executive Director for World Net of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Energy committees, as well as the HGA Amateur both the amateur and junior golf committees. Associates. Weston also serves on the Finance practice groups. He is the former Managing Golf Committee. He currently serves as Vice He is a partner in Sandeen & Giblin, an committee. Shareholder of the firm’s Houston Office and Chair for Shell Houston Open Hospitality investment and financial consulting firm. former chairperson of the firm’s Diversity and Pro-Ams. He also serves on the Executive Committee. He has served as chairman of Committee. the Executive Board of Northwest Assistance Ministries and as a Trustee for the Lone Star Jim Brothers served as Chairman of the INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS College System. An HGA member since 1997, HGA Board of Directors in 2012 and 2013. He Forestier also serves as Chair of the Executive served as Secretary in 2011-2012. Brothers has Massey Villarreal is CEO and President of in Houston. He also serves as Chairman Committee. worked in Sales and Marketing for Geophysical Precision Task Group, Inc., a Hispanic-owned of the Board for the Northwest Assistance Pursuit, Inc. for the last 24 years and worked in and managed computer-consulting firm Ministries Endowment Fund. He also chairs Meg Leachman is Vice Chairman of the HGA the Oil and Gas industry for 34 years. Brothers providing data processing solutions to public the HGA Audit Committee. Board of Directors. She served as the General joined the HGA in 1999 earned the HGA New and private sector firms. Hispanic Business Chair of the Shell Houston Open in 2013 Member of the Year Award that same year. Magazine named Villarreal as one of the one Kirbyjon H. Caldwell is Senior Pastor and 2014. She is Director of Marketing and He was the Co-Recipient of the Terry Russ hundred most influential Hispanics in the of the 16,000-member Windsor Village Business Development for SNC-Lavalin, an Shell Houston Open Service Award in 2007. United States. United Methodist Church in Houston. international engineering and construction He previously served as Shell Houston Open Pastor Caldwell has spearheaded several firm, where she has been employed for 19 Vice Chairman of Security and Public Safety Buddy Bolt is the former President and independently operated nonprofits and years. An HGA volunteer since 2004, she has for the 2009-2011 tournaments. Prior to 2009 CEO of Continental Land & Fur Co., Inc., a community development projects that have served as Vice Chair of Mobility and Spectator he served as Chairman of the Distribution privately-owned, independent exploration impacted the social and economic landscape Services for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Shell Committee for three years. He also serves on and production company headquartered of central Southwest Houston. Houston Open tournaments. She was recipient the Executive Committee. of the 2011 Earl Elliott Member of the Year Award. She also serves on the Executive Larry Green is formerly the Managing Committee. Director and Chief of Staff for the Securities SHELL DESIGNATED DIRECTORS Group of Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. (TPH). John Armour is Treasurer/Assistant Secretary Prior to joining TPH he was with Bank of Bruce Culpepper represents Shell Oil Company, title sponsor of the Shell Houston Open. He is of the HGA Board of Directors and serves as America and various predecessor banks for Executive Vice President Human Resources and Regional Coordination for Shell in the Americas. He Chairman of the HGA Finance Committee. He 30 years, serving in senior roles in Audit/Risk has been with Shell for 30-plus years and has held numerous executive positions. formerly served as Chair of the HGA Academic Management and in Private Banking, where Scholarship Program Committee. Currently, he retired as President of the International Chris Normyle also represents Shell Oil Company, title sponsor of the Shell Houston Open. He is he is Chief Executive Officer of Elite Care 24 Private Bank. He joined the HGA in 2008 Manager of Stragic Sponsorships for Shell and is the HGA’s primary contact for the Shell Houston Hour Emergency Rooms. Previously he served and has served on the ShotLink Committee Open. He currently serves on the Board of the World Golf Foundation and The First Tee. as Chief Financial Officer for multiple Houston for the Shell Houston Open, the HGA Audit area hospitals and Market Chief Financial Committee and the HGA Finance Committee. Officer. Active with HGA since 2008, he also He also serves on the Executive and Audit served on Hospitality, Pro-Am and Marshal Committees.

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