Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation

Mission Statement

"To identify talented young South Africans from families of limited resources and provide them with educational assistance and playing opportunities in order to produce successful young leaders and golfers."

Background

The Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation was founded in 1999 with the purpose of identifying and assisting young individuals from families of limited resources who show promise in the game of golf. It serves to provide these individuals with educational assistance and opportunities to play, and in so doing create an environment where not only their playing ability could be developed to its full potential, but they could be encouraged to become successful young leaders.

In 2006 the Foundation joined forces with the world-renowned Fancourt Golf Estate to establish the Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation (EEFF). Members of the EEFF are accommodated at a world-class hostel facility at Fancourt in George, while attending a local secondary institution and benefiting from the golf facilities offered.

The EEFF has evolved to the point where it now has three key focus areas:

• The Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation Education and Coaching Programme
• The Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation Golf Practice and Teaching Programme
• The Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation Hostel at Fancourt

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