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About SGA

The Spirit Golf Association (SGA–formerly the World Health & Golf Association) was formed in 1999, by Houston philanthropist Corbin (Corby) J. Robertson, Jr.  With a passionate vision Corby turned the SGA into reality by establishing a unique charitable organization that benefits health related causes while promoting the global goodwill of amateur golf.

With the encouragement of close friends and family, Corby established the SGA with a mission for philanthropic minded people to support charitable causes, membership privileges at a world class golf property, and to conduct The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship.

Today, the SGA is supported by corporate, charitable, and individual members throughout Texas and many corporate and charitable tournament sponsors. All SGA members make an annual contribution to the SGA. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, annual tax deductible membership contributions are made to the SGA, ranging from $10,000 to $35,000.

SGA Mission Statement

The Spirit Golf Association consists of kindred spirits who share this mission as members of the Association. Membership in the non-profit organization consists of individuals, corporations and charitable partners who make an annual charitable contribution to support its philanthropic missions. The SGA and its membership enjoy a long-term lease of Whispering Pines Golf Club (rated as one of the Best Golf Courses in Texas) for purposes of hosting The Spirit, conducting seasonal membership play and promoting amateur golf / fundraising golf activities.

The primary programs for the Spirit Golf Association include:

Whispering Pines Golf Club Membership: The SGA has a long term lease of Whispering Pines Golf Club, ranked #1 in Texas by the Dallas Morning News and #11 in America’s Top 50 Greatest Golf Retreats by Golf Digest.
The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship: Established in 2001 as a biennial event, The Spirit features the world’s greatest men and women amateur golfers from 20 countries, representing six continents.

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