The Northern California PGA Foundation announced the winners of its Jim Langley Scholarship – Taylor Camany of Salinas High School and Nicholas Schafer of Rocklin High School. The Langley Scholarship Fund selects its recipients based on academic achievement, professional employment, community service, character and golf playing ability.
“Their credentials are very impressive, their letters of recommendation are stellar, and overall Taylor and Nicholas are very well rounded individuals,” said Jim Langley. “They are active in their communities, strong academically and are both accomplished players.”
Camay is looking to apply her scholarship to Santa Clara University where she will major in Sports Psychology. “I plan to pursue a professional golf career while becoming a sports psychologist, focusing on the mental game of golf,” said Camay.
Schafer plans to use his scholarship to attend The College of William and Mary where he will pursue a degree in Business/Economics. “My career goals after college, in conjunction with playing on the PGA TOUR, is to own a business or be a CEO/CFO of a business,” said Schafer.
The Jim Langley Scholarship Fund
Through the NCPGA Foundation, the Jim Langley Scholarship Fund is able to support and encourage continuing education by assisting students residing within the boundaries of the NCPGA Section with post secondary schooling. Graduating high school seniors are provided with a means to achieve their dreams and promote the fundamental values that this great game has to offer. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female graduating high school senior.
The Langley Scholarship derives its funds from the NCPGA Foundation’s high-profile annual fundraiser “The Langley – A Tribute to Legends.” This year’s event will take place August 30-31 at the Links at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. The fundraising event will honor golf legends Tom Watson, PGA TOUR Player, and Sandy Tatum, past USGA President. Past honorees include Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Steve Menchinella, PGA and the tournament’s namesake, Jim Langley, former TOUR player and retired PGA Head Golf Professional from Cypress Point Club.
Title Sponsor Capital Insurance Group, and Presenting Sponsors the Frys.com Open, AON Benfield, Almaden Press as well as Adams Golf, Polo Ralph Lauren and Imperial Headwear have each provided donations to support this premier fundraiser.
Taylor Camany
Taylor Camany excels in every activity she pursues. She holds a grade point average (GPA) in excess of 4.0 due to the advanced placement college-level courses she has taken. She also achieved high SAT and ACT scores and has a golf handicap at a fraction above zero. Camany volunteers as a Homeless Liaison for the Salinas School District where she serves as the children’s advocate, helps identify homeless children, and provides resources and free supplies. Her community and school involvement is rich. She was an active member of the California Scholarship Federation, the National Honor Society, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Calculus Club, Psychology Club, and Treasurer of the Athletic Appreciation Club. She played Varsity Girls Golf all four years and served as team captain this year. Outside of school, she has participated in the Shoreline Community Church High School Ministry and the First Tee of Monterey County.
Nicholas Schafer
Nicholas Schafer has demonstrated remarkable success academically, in community activities and on the golf course. He holds a 4.0 GPA with high SAT and ACT scores. His community service includes First Tee of Greater Sacramento, Thunder Galleria, California Scholarship Federation, and the National Honor Society. He also served as Founder and President for his high school’s Habitat for Humanity Club, where he set objectives and coordinated activities for 22 members including advocacy and fundraising. His employment history includes handling outside services for Catta Verdera Country Club and Granite Bay Golf Club. Throughout high school, he was a member of the Varsity Boys Golf Team at Rocklin High School, serving as Captain the past two years. Among its many achievements, the team placed third at the State Championships in 2008 and has made First Team All-League since 2008.
How to Get Involved
Anyone interested in playing in the Langley tournament or contributing to the NCPGA Foundation to support the community and the scholarship fund can visit NCPGAfoundation.org or call (707) 449-4742 to make a donation. Those who donate $100 will receive Tom Watson’s new DVD “Lessons of a Lifetime,” valued at $49.95.
The NCPGA Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives and communities of those in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada. Programs that have benefited include Saving Strokes, which uses golf as a rehabilitative tool for people who have had stroke; junior golf programs, which support youth who may not afford the opportunity to learn not only to play the game but also the many social and life skills associated; and programs for the disabled that help those who may have been denied access.
About the Northern California PGA Foundation
The Northern California PGA Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives and communities of those in Northern California and Northwestern Nevada by providing resources to golf programs that teach life’s positive values. The NCPGA Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization. Federal Tax ID number is: 75-3249593. All donations are tax deductible as permitted by the law. For further information, call (707) 449-4742 or visit www.ncpgafoundation.org.
Contact:
Nancy Maul
Managing Director
Email: nmaul@pgahq.com
Phone: 707.449.4742
