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Our Mission

Watson Links is a non-profit organization that champions on-course play and golf mentoring through resource-driven initiatives, partnerships and content.

Hey, Want to Play Golf?

It’s a question that all golfers love to hear. It’s an invitation to connect with fellow golfers, improve your game and have fun.

It was the question that Ray Watson asked his young son, Tom, many years ago. Doing so resulted in a lifelong love affair with the game, yielding 8 major championships, a hall of fame career and an intense desire to influence the future of the game.

That’s why Tom Watson created Watson Links. He’s committed to growing the next generation of lifetime golfers and is passionate about golf mentoring.

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Watson Links Wants to Help

Watson Links is removing barriers like course access and cost, so more young people can develop a passion for the game.

We are working to bring more golf mentoring opportunities to communities across the country. 

Our work paves the way for partners to seamlessly adopt and implement golf mentoring initiatives in their communities. 

Watson Links is funded through community and corporate donations.


Who We Work With

Watson Links works with First Tee chapters, public and private golf facilities, golf organizations and businesses, youth development orgs, corporate entities, municipalities and more!

Interested in partnering with us? Contact the National Network.

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Leadership

Thomas S. Watson

Founder + Chairman

Pauly Hart

Executive Director

Steph Mingos Shogren

National Program Manager

Board of Directors

Maureen Farrell

PGA Director of Instruction, Oakwood Country Club

Mike Thiessen

Attorney, Lewis Rice LLC

Gary Gilson

Board Vice President, Watson Links

Skip Maiwald

Director of Instruction, Ironhorse Golf Club

Watson Links provides free access to golf and mentoring opportunities for all children regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, background or other characteristics that may create barriers to the game. We welcome mentors from varied backgrounds and cultures in our efforts to develop the next generation of golfers.

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