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Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship

About Clarence Voigt

Clarence Voigt began caddying at age nine at Westborough and then Westwood Country Clubs. Those experiences built the foundation of his character – hard work and service to others – and ignited his passion for golf. After Naval service in World War II, Clarence quickly found his way back to golf by joining St. Clair Country Club in Belleville, Illinois, as the Assistant Golf Professional in 1946. He later became Head Pro and then Director of Golf before he retired in 1990. Clarence loved working with junior golfers, was a talented teacher and an expert club maker. He was a proud Life Member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and surpassed the half century mark. Clarence modeled traits of loyalty, courage, dedication, good sportsmanship, and determination in the way he lived his life. To honor his contributions to golf and to perpetuate his legacy, Clarence’s family and friends have created a scholarship fund in his name for those young people who embody the same character traits.

About The Scholarship PGA REACH Gateway grants a limited number of college scholarships to high school graduates each year through the Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship places a collective emphasis on a commitment to golf, academics, community involvement and character. Over the past ten years, PGA REACH Gateway has awarded over $39,000 in scholarships to 26 students. The PGA REACH Gateway Clarence Voigt Memorial Scholarship will be awarded by the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee. Individual scholarship amounts range from $1,000 ‐ $3,000. The number of scholarships awarded each year varies. Those already receiving full collegiate scholarships are not eligible. The value of the award alone or in combination with other aid may not exceed total tuition and fees. Disbursement of the scholarship will be made to the college or university for the recipient’s educational expenses when he or she attends that institution. PGA REACH Gateway shall not restrict the choice of institution.

Click Here to Apply for the 2024 Clarence Voigt Scholarship!

Past Winners

Peyton Cusick

2023
University of Nebraska
PGA Golf Management

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Jacob Schreiner

2023
Michigan State University
Mechanical Engineering

Jack Wooldridge

2022
St. Louis University
Chemistry Pre-med

Riley Burns

2021
Central Methodist University
Elementary Education

Morgan Gindler

2021
Southern Illinois University
Exercise Science

Anja Mills

2021
Coe College
Economics, Managerial Accounting, Business Management

Avila Suda

2021
Case Western Reserve University
Systems Biology

Drew Barclay

2020
Maryville University

Emma Buell

2020
Grinnell College

John Adams

2019

Lucy Bloomstran

2019
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics
Art History and Economics

Max Kreikemeier

2019
Missouri State University
Risk Management and Insurance

Dylan Davidson

2018
Carthage College
Accounting and Finance

Sarah Lewis

2018
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Business Management

Grace Renfer

2018
Southern Illinois University
Nursing

Tyler Goebel

2017
McKendree University
Accounting

Jameson Howard

2016
William Jewell University
Business Administration, Nonprofit Leadership

Cole Gibson

2015
William Woods University
Business Administration

Nathaniel Leingang

2013
Quincy University
Physical Education

Lindsey Eisenreich

2012
Missouri State University
Exercise and Movement Science

Mary Margaret Van Cleave

2012
Rockhurst University
Accounting

Kelly Lamarche

2011
University of Evansville
Biology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Caroline Rouse

2011
Yale University
Global Affairs

Justin Vogt

2011
University of Notre Dame

Kristen Kilpatrick

2010
University of Arkansas

Warren Crow

2010
William Woods University
Business