Foundation

Creating Exceptionalism Through Focused Development

The Carl Rabito Foundation is a merit-based program geared primarily towards players in the seventh through tenth grades who are seeking a future in golf, by being professionally trained in the world of golf and coached in life lessons. We are looking for highly motivated young adults who want to go beyond the definition of what it means to be great. Prospective students will be chosen based on their talent, commitment, and motivation.

The ultimate goal of The Carl Rabito Foundation is to produce highly skilled and competitive players, promote good citizenship, and instill ethical conduct in each student; thereby providing them with the opportunity to receive scholarships to pursue their higher education aspirations. All students will develop life skills that will allow them to create relationships with community leaders which will serve them well for the rest of their lives.

Carl Rabito is a PGA Master Teaching Professional, as well as a nationally certified strength and conditioning specialist. Carl has been effectively combining his extensive knowledge of the human body with the game of golf for more than 25 years.

Carl’s professional students have won numerous times on the world’s largest stages, including events on the PGA, LPGA and several developmental tours. He has coached several junior players that have earned collegiate scholarships and to enjoy successful careers, both in and out of golf.

Carl’s philosophy that structure governs function applies to his methodology on and off the golf course.

Your support provides the following

A tailored program consisting of intensive swing instruction, on-course preparation, and supervised practice with a Rabito Golf Instructor.
Assistance in obtaining college scholarships and placement programs
Affordable playing opportunities
Appropriately fitted golf equipment
The ability for students to meet and gain first-hand experience with local businesses
Provide an opportunity for talented, dedicated young players to alter their lives through golf

Attendees of the foundation include

Kenneth Li, Westmont, IL. Sophomore at Hinsdale Central High School
Greg Crowley, Naperville, IL. Sophomore at Neuqua Valley High School
Hunter Treiber, Bloomingdale, IL. Sophomore at Lake Park High School
Arushi Singh, Naperville, IL. 8th Grade at Scullen Middle School

Patrick Graffagnino

National Marketing Director.

Patrick Graffagnino was born and raised in New Orleans and has spent most of his life living in the Greater New Orleans area. He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. He brings to the Carl Rabito Foundation a wide range of experiences and capabilities. Patrick has a strong background in the Food & Beverage Industry, Commercial Real Estate and has excelled in Sales and Sales Management with National Companies such as Dyke Industries, Xerox Corporation, Rigdways Reprographics, and Ricoh Americas Corporation.

Patrick Graffagnino will serve as the National Sales & Marketing Director for the Carl Rabito Foundation. Patrick will lead the effort to promote the foundation and involve community leaders, corporations, businesses, and individuals in this great endeavor through endowments and donations as well as serving as role models for these young adults.