Supporting Student Athletes
The Kevin W. Gaffney Memorial Scholarship in partnership with the Strongsville Education Foundation supports Strongsville High School student-athletes as they take the next step in their academic journeys.
The scholarship honors Kevin and the values he lived by—performance, hard work, character, resilience, and leadership—and it would make him smile to know that his spirit lives on through every student given the opportunity to chase what's next.
Real Impact.
Your participation isn’t symbolic. It’s tangible support that makes higher education more accessible. These awards help offset the rising cost of college so recipients can focus on their future with confidence as they take the next step in their journey.
Class of 2026: (3) $5,000 Scholarships to be Awarded
Class of 2025: (4) $2,000 Scholarships Awarded
Class of 2024: (4) $1,500 Scholarships Awarded
Class of 2023: (4) $1,000 Scholarships Awarded
What we can accomplish together is much greater than what we can accomplish alone. We've seen what's possible—and this is just the start. With your support, anything is possible, and we will continue creating opportunities that shape futures for years to come.
Shaping the Future
Every scholarship awarded is made possible through the KWG Open and the generosity of our community. When you participate or contribute, you're directly supporting students like these—helping them take the next step toward their future.
Senior Salute 2025
Dominic Studier
Leia Schnell
Elayna Odetellah
Gabriella Keefe
Senior Salute 2024
Ariana Chrobak
Dean Upholzer
Kaitlyn Sanuk
Michael Rose
Senior Salute 2023
Raina Sinha
Victoria Glinsky
Gabriel Griffiths
George Alex
Driving the Mission Forward
What started as a simple way to honor Kevin as a team has grown into something much bigger—a day built on competition and camaraderie that unites partners, friends, and our community in support of the next generation of student-athletes.
Whether you’re there for the golf, the connections, or the cause, it’s an experience that’s as meaningful as it is memorable—one that people look forward to each year.
Every swing, every sponsorship, and every dollar raised helps make these scholarships possible—turning participation into something that extends far beyond the course.
