TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, County Administrator
FROM: Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Bela Nagy, Golf Professional
DATE: January 8, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the Quail Valley Charities and Other Charitable Organizations' Commitment to Fund the Design and Construction of the Indian River County Youth Training Center at Sandridge Golf Club
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BACKGROUND
With a legacy spanning over 38 years, the Sandridge Golf Club is the center of youth golf in Indian River County. Sandridge Golf Club has been the home of the Treasure Coast Junior Golf Tour since 1987 and the hub of junior golf in the area. This tradition was expanded with the creation of the Indian River Golf Foundation (IRGF) in 2008 dedicated to developing youth through the game of golf, offering programs that inspire confidence, character and lifelong skills both on and off the course. This collaboration between Sandridge Golf Club and the IRGF has expanded the programming offered at the golf course and has attracted many high level junior golf tours to Sandridge Golf Club including the South Florida PGA, Florida State Golf Association, and the American Junior Golf Association. Because of the success of these programs, the need was developed to have a permanent building for a training center to have a home for all of these activities. Recently, the IRGF in collaboration with Quail Valley Charities, has engaged the support of the McGinley Foundation to partner in this endeavor. Paul McGinley is a 3 time Ryder Cup winner, team captain, and a familiar face on TV screens on both sides of the Atlanti...
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