The FCA Golf Ministry History

1977
- Capt. Bill Lewis, first Director of the FCA Golf Ministry, helps found the LPGA Fellowship group. LPGA Tour Pros who provided leadership include Murle Breer, Beth Stone, and Joyce Benson.
1979
- First FCA Junior Golf Camp is held at Pine Needles Lodge & Country Club. "Bullet" & Peggy Kirk Bell, Tour Pro Larry Nelson, and Coach Conrad Rehling highlight the program for 28 junior golfers.
1980
- First FCA "Breakfast with the Pros" is held during the Memorial Tournament in Columbus, OH. Tour Pro Larry Nelson is the featured speaker for the 170 in attendance.
1985
- First FCA Chapel Service held Palm Sunday on the 18th Green at The Players Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 
- First FCA International Pro-Am is held at the Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, FL. Over $75,000 is raised for the Golf Ministry.
1986
- Junior Golf Camps expand to 3 sites: Pine Needles, Indianapolis, and LaPaloma Resort, Tucson, AZ.
- Golf Ministry hosts PGA Club Professional Conference in Orlando prior to PGA Merchandise Show.
- Golf Ministry Endowment Fund is established to provide a financial foundation for the ministry's future operation.
1989
- Capt. John Dolaghan becomes Director of the FCA National Golf Ministry, having previously served as a church pastor and Navy chaplain.
1990
- FCA conducts Bible Study at the inaugural NIKE Tour tournament (then HOGAN Tour) in Bakersfield, CA.
1993
- International Pro-Am at Loxahatchee tops the $200,000 mark in funds raised for Junior Golf Camps and other Golf Ministry Programs.
1994
- Junior Golf Camps are held at 10 sites with more than 500 participants.
1995
- Easter service at the 18th green during the MCI Heritage Tournament draws a crowd of 2,000. South Carolina Governor David Beasley brings the message.
1997
- Golf Ministry has a display booth at the annual PGA Merchandise Show providing ministry exposure to more than 45,000 in the golf industry. A Sunday morning chapel service is also held.
1998
- Dean Bouzeos promoted to the position of Executive Director of the FCA Golf Ministry, having served on FCA staff for 14 years.
2000
- FCA Golf partners with Celebrity Players Tour to provide chapel services at CPT events.
2001
- The FCA National Scramble Championship features 70 teams from 33 states competing for titles in the gross and net categories.
2002
- Barbara and Jack Nicklaus are honored at the FCA International Pro-Am at the TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Verdra Beach, FL.
- Junior Golf Camp held at 18 sites throughout the U.S.
2003
- Initiated first ever coaches clinic.
- Hosted first outreach event at Florida High School state tournament.
- Participated in global sports ministry conference in Greece.
- Expand National Scramble Championship to 54 holes and 90 plus teams.
- PGA Tour Pro David Gossett serves as host to the FCA International Pro-Am.
2004
- FCA hosted first Elite Golf Camp.
- FCA had more than 1,060 attendees at the TPC Breakfast.
- In celebration of the 20th International Pro-Am, FCA Golf moved the location of the tournament to Orlando, FL.
2005
- Founder of the FCA Golf Ministry Captain Bill Lewis passed away.
- Jim Esary named fourth Director of the Golf Ministry.
- Junior Golf Camp held at 20 sites throughout the U.S.
- Ministry and Bible study on the NGA/Hooters Tour.
- First year for Mission 4:33 elite Huddle Leader training.
2006
- Jay Laffoon named Chaplain for the Nationwide Tour; Bible study attendance grew.
- Held 20 Outreach events utilizing a Tour Pro to share about their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2007
- 30 years of FCA Golf!