LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The PGA of America REACH Foundation is donating $250,000 to Seneca Golf Course through the PGA Places To Play program. 

PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh made the announcement Wednesday. The foundation's mission is to uplift others through golf and ensure accessibility to the sport. PGA Places To Play creates new opportunities to support facilities and ensures those of all backgrounds and abilities have affordable access to the game, the foundation said.

The foundation added the Valhalla ownership group (Jimmy Kirchdorfer, David Novak, Junior Bridgeman and Ches Musselman) and Valhalla Golf Club membership will match the donation to help with the renovations of Seneca Golf Course.

According to the foundation, the Seneca Golf Course Improvement Project costs $1.5 million for the following: 

• Renovation of the par 3 course to optimize playability and access
• The building of a new indoor practice facility, allowing year-round youth programming and education
• Upgrading and modernizing the driving range facilities to accommodate increased use
• The creation of a new putting courses

“PGA Places To Play is a pillar within the PGA of America REACH Foundation because we consider it our responsibility to help improve and solidify community facilities that invite individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to this great game,” Waugh said. “The City of Louisville has been an avid supporter of the PGA of America over the years, and now we are proud to play a small part in ensuring that a historic place such as Seneca Golf Course has the ability to serve the local community for many more generations to come.”

The Kentucky PGA Section and Louisville Parks and Recreation submitted Seneca Golf Course for consideration. It has been a Louisville staple for the last 90 years and is a community hub for families, businesses and golfers of all ages. 

“Seneca Golf Course has a storied history in the Louisville community, and we are exceptionally proud to join the PGA of America REACH Foundation and match the PGA Places To Play donation,” Kirchdorfer said. “On behalf of Valhalla Golf Club, thank you to the PGA of America for the charitable efforts made in Louisville. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on our community for years to come."

The course houses PGA of America programming such as PGA Jr. League; Drive, Chip and Putt and a newly organized PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program. Seneca also serves the golf community through the First Tee of Louisville and Youth on Course.

More on the foundation can be found on its website.