The Omaha Parks Foundation invites you Tee it Up FORE Omaha Parks! on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the beautiful Johnny Goodman Golf Course. Johnny Goodman Golf Course is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and we aim to honor the past and fund the future. We hope you will join us!

Johnny Goodman was the son of Lithuanian immigrants who became orphaned at the age of 14. He attended South High School and worked as a caddie at Field Club of Omaha. With the opportunities he was afforded, he was able to develop his game. In 1929, at age 19, Goodman rocked the links when he defeated the world’s best golfer, Bobby Jones. The N.Y. Times headline heralded "Bobby Jones loses to young Nebraskan in big golf upset. Omaha boy defeats champion." He continued to make history as the last amateur golfer to win the U.S. Open (1933) and the U.S. Amateur (1937). He was later featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Knowing the good that can be done when kids are given opportunities to learn and grow, funds raised from this event will be used to support and expand Junior Programs throughout the City of Omaha. The programs include not only golf, but also swimming, tennis, & summer day camps. Our goal is to expand each area by providing “scholarships” to those that would not have the opportunity otherwise with intentions of leveling the playing field for children from all four quadrants of the city. We are asking for your support in making this happen.

Below you will find information regarding the City’s Junior Programming as well as levels of sponsorship. Our goal is to raise $50k in honor of the Johnny Goodman’s 50th Anniversary to ensure that all children despite their background, are afforded the opportunity to learn to swim, play golf, tennis, or attend day camp. Not only this year, but for years to come. Your support is much appreciated.