Welcome to Game of Life Foundation, G.O.L.F.
Game of Life Foundation, G.O.L.F., is a holistic coaching and training environment. G.O.L.F. focuses on developing the “whole” person beginning with the shaping of fundamentally sound basics. Our students develop a rhythm and balance to life leading to purpose-filled, fruit-filled, and joy-filled lives.
For nearly 30 years, G.O.L.F. has a proven history in the ongoing development of coaching and training systems shaping the lives of those committed to our motto, “doing the things most won't, and, enjoying the things most never will.”
First introduced in 2003 in book form, The Country Club of Life (here-in-after referred to as “The CC of Life,) is now a virtual training environment whose coaching and training techniques are rooted in the belief in Intelligent Design.
The CC of Life is registered with the United States Golf Association, USGA, as a “Club Without Real Estate.” In this capacity, The CC of Life is listed in the USGA’s directory along with 8,000 clubs throughout the US.
G.O.L.F. prides itself on its partnerships with various like-minded community organizations and affiliate relations.
Our History
1993
- Game of Life Launches Under the Name United for Christ, UFC
- Initial Meetings Held
- Board of Directors Formed
- First Director Hired, (Ernie Wilhoit)
1994
- 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Corporation Formed
- Formed Collaborative Relationship with Athletes in Action
- Youth Night with the NY Giants
1995
- Youth Night with NY Jets and Knicks
- Promise Keepers Task Force Formed
- Youth Baseball Clinic with Milwaukee Brewers
- Bethel Homework Club Established
1996
- Second Director Hired, (Bill Carlucci)
- Men’s Breakfasts, Luncheons and Retreats Begin
- Youth Night with the NY Giants
1997
- G.O.L.F. Clinics and e-Tips Begin
- Business Connections Quarterly Luncheons Begin
1998
- Host First G.O.L.F. Outing
- Financial Fitness Workshops Begin
- G.O.L.F. Clinics Begin
- e-Tips Reach Expands Throughout U.S.
1999
- Myrtle Beach Golf & Grow
- e-Tips Reach Expands Globally. Response Received From Hong Kong.
- Six Member Committee Begins Meeting for Mission Connecticut with Luis Palau
- Launch Golf Outing for Christian Heritage School. First of many that will be started.
- Phase One of How to Play The Game of Life Series Launched
- Game of Life Fellowship Groups Begin Forming
2000
- e-Tips Continue To Expand Globally. Responses Received From Australia and U.K.
- Mission Connecticut with Luis Palau Steering Committee Forms
- Game of Life Foundation, G.O.L.F. Becomes Name
- Launch Business Workshops
- Golf & Grow Clinics Held at Various Churches Weekly During Winter Months.
- Fundraising Outings Increase fbo Area Ministries
2001
- Mission Connecticut with Luis Palau Executive Committee Forms
- Mission Connecticut with Luis Palau Festivals held, (May 19 thru Jun 9)
- Launch Connecticut Prayer Breakfast
- G.O.L.F. named top Mission Connecticut Event
2002
- Life-Focus with John Guest
- Silver Ring Thing Sexual Abstinence Program Launched Throughout Connecticut
2003-2006
- Virtual Coaching Potential Realized Due To G.O.L.F. Series Penetration
- G.O.L.F. Retreat Held At Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey
- Glenn Williams Outing and Scholarship Fund Launched
- Country Club of Life Book Featured on Fox & Friends Weekend
2007
- Fairfield County Men’s Network Launched
- Game of Life Initiates Merger with Black Rock Church - Fairfield, Connecticut and Long Ridge Church Stamford, CT
- Country Club of Life Junior Program Launched
- Clubs F.O.R.E. Kids Program Launched in Collaboration with The First Tee
- Surviving the Sandwich Years to Promote Church Growth
- Director Bill Carlucci Completes Seminary Studies and is Commissioned, Licensed and Ordained
2008
- Divorce-Care Outreach Launched
- Community and Auto Repair Service, C.A.R.S. Launched
- G.O.L.F. Local Ministry Support Outings reach $2,000,000
2009
- Community and Auto Repair Service, C.A.R.S. Unites With Norwalk Young Life
- The Dennie Welsh Business & Ethics Urban / Suburban Initiative Forms
- Game of Life Begins Counseling on Mortgage Modifications to Assist Community
- Game of Life Begins Debt Counseling & Credit Repair Service for the Community
- The Kitchen Table Youth Training Launches
2010
- Significant Time Being Spent In One-on-One Coaching Due To Economic Issues
- Game of Life Assists In the Further Development of the “I Glove You” Outreach
2011-2015
This four year period would be a recessionary period coupled by an antagonistic attitude toward faith-based organizations and their tax-exempt status.
Collaboration efforts began to dwindle and eventually ceased as survival became the focus.
This would put an enormous demand on us for coaching. People looking for direction on re-inventing themselves and just plain looking for coping mechanisms.
2016-2021 - Inactive - Some Services Part-Time
Over the last five years, I have been working The Country Club of Life Virtual Life Training and Coaching System. Spending this time consulting several small businesses, it was extremely eye-opening observing people and testing my coaching theories.
The re-launch will be primarily virtual. I'm excited about getting the message I was given out.
2022 Re-Launch
After paying very closed atttention to millioons of people flocking to onlinr church during the pandemic, and evaluating the success of its online ministry, G.O.L.F. plans to launch The Country Club of Life as a virtual life and golf training platform
2023
- The narrative for The Country Club of Life is Developed
- Crowdfund Case for Support is Developed
- Distribution campaign Begins
2024 Goals
- Build Distribution to a Level To Fund the CrowdFund