Dear Taconic Members,

As we approach the end of another great golf season at Taconic Golf Club, we want to extend our sincere thanks for all the support the membership has provided to the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund. As of today, with donations still coming in, we have received “Bag Tag” donations of $11,800.00.  Our commitment to this vital cause through the Ouimet Bag Tag Program has been instrumental as the need of young people working in golf is greater than ever.  This fall the Ouimet Fund sent awards to a record 500 recipients, including the following students who work here at Taconic:

We received the following note from one of our Ouimet Scholars:

“I am incredibly grateful for my time working at Taconic, where there are so many members who are respectful, engaging, and show a genuine interest in me and my plans for the future. I have had the opportunity to form a personal connection with members from various walks of life who come together with a shared passion for the game of golf.  The Taconic community also introduced me to the Ouimet Scholarship which has had a dramatic impact on my life over the last year. The financial award has been a tremendous aid to ease the burden of tuition for my family, particularly because I have other siblings in college at the same time. Becoming a Ouimet scholar has also given me the opportunity to connect with other scholars who share a similar love for the game of golf. I have also been able to connect with Ouimet scholars who are in a similar field of study in school and share similar ambitions. I look forward to using the Ouimet Onward program to continue to connect with other Ouimet scholars and gain skills that will help me as I start my career.”

Joshua Polumbo - St. Lawrence University ’26

Messages like this remind us of the impact our support has on these dedicated young individuals. Your contributions equip them with valuable skills and insights into what it takes to succeed in life.

We are grateful for your continued support of these hardworking students. Pro shop staff are attaching Bag Tags to stored clubs.  If your clubs are not being stored or you have not received a tag, feel free to request one.

Thank you once again!

Ouimet Committee

Joe Truskowski, Andy Budz, Drew Art. Josh Hillman and Duffy Judge