Support, Thrive, Sustain
Building a stronger, more resilient golf community
The NGCOA Canada Foundation is committed to strengthening the Canadian golf community by providing financial support to those facing unexpected hardships, funding education for future industry leaders, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Our vision is to foster a culture of care and resilience, ensuring that every NGCOA Canada member and their employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive—both personally and professionally.
Join us in supporting those who keep Canadian golf thriving — today and for generations to come.
Support
Jeff Ciecko Benevolent Fund
Financial relief to golf course employees and their families during life’s most difficult moments.
Thrive
Live Your Best Life Fund
Helping the next generation of golf industry leaders pursue their dreams through education and opportunity.
Sustain
Golf Sustainability Fund
Initiatives that strengthen the long-term success and resilience of Canada’s golf industry.
Support
Jeff Ciecko Benevolent Fund
Financial relief to golf course employees and their families during life’s most difficult moments.
Thrive
Live Your Best Life Fund
Helping the next generation of golf industry leaders pursue their dreams through education and opportunity.
Sustain
Golf Sustainability Fund
Initiatives that strengthen the long-term success and resilience of Canada’s golf industry.
About Us
The story that inspired a national Foundation
In 2022, the Canadian golf industry lost one of its brightest champions — Jeff Ciecko. As an advocate for golf course operators, a connector of people, and co-founder of CK Golf, Jeff was dedicated to helping others succeed in the business of golf. When his life was cut short, the outpouring of support and the desire to honour his legacy sparked something bigger. What began as a grassroots tribute evolved into the Jeff Ciecko Benevolent Fund — created to provide financial relief to NGCOA Canada member facility employees and their families facing unexpected hardships. That same spirit of care, connection, and industry strength is what led to the creation of the NGCOA Canada Foundation. The Foundation now extends that vision even further — supporting golf course employees in crisis, funding education for future industry leaders, and investing in the long-term strength and sustainability of the golf industry in Canada.
Stay Connected
The NGCOA Canada Foundation is just getting started—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who want to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up.
By filling out this form, you’re making a simple but powerful pledge:
✔ To stay connected
✔ To learn more as we grow
✔ And to be someone we can follow up with as future initiatives and opportunities unfold
Provide your name, email, and commitment to being part of a stronger, more connected future for Canadian golf.
Together, we can create lasting impact.