Our Why

This foundation was built with an unwavering passion for serving others through the game of golf. This sport has provided us with every meaningful and impactful life experience; from lifelong friendships, pathways to higher education, dream jobs and experiences, to invaluable life lessons learned. Our hope is that through this foundation, every child will not only have access to the game, but the chance to experience the joy and endless opportunities and possibilities that golf can provide, through the game and beyond.

  • Tiffanie Yabut

    PRESIDENT, CEO, CO-FOUNDER

    Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Tiffanie was introduced to the game by her dad at a young age and quickly grew a deep passion for the sport. With family roots in the Philippines, she was raised on the values of faith, family, and always doing more and giving more than what's required of you. She earned a scholarship to play collegiate golf at Missouri Western State University, where she helped lead her team to it’s first ever NCAA DII Championship appearance. Quickly after graduating college, she found her passion for serving others through golf, and became a college golf coach.

    She served as the Head Women’s Golf Coach at Winona State University from 2019-2021, the Head Women’s Golf Coach at California State University, Bakersfield from 2021-2023, and is currently the Director of Golf Operations for Men’s and Women’s Golf at Stanford University. Additionally, she is a LPGA Class B Teaching Professional, a U.S. Kid’s Golf Certified Coach, and an F45 Fitness Instructor.

    “I feel extremely fortunate to have experienced many life-changing opportunities and experiences through the game of golf, and I have made it my life’s mission to try and provide the same opportunities and experiences for other kids through this foundation. God has led me down an amazing path through the sport, and my hope is to help kids find their path through the sport.

    It has been a dream to build a foundation where I can give back to the game that has given me so much, so I am honored, excited, and humbled to grow the game through Impact Golf Foundation.”

  • Daron Nunn

    VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER

    Daron was born and raised in Bakersfield, California and has an unwavering passion for competing and teaching the game of golf. He turned pro 7 years ago after playing the game of golf for over 25 years. He currently plays on a mini tours with the hope to play on the Champions PGA Tour. He has formed many businesses, but is excited to give back and promote the wonderful game he loves.

    “I come from very humble beginnings. Being very poor, not from good surroundings, and in the foster care system for some time, I have come to be very grateful and appreciative of every chance and opportunity given unto me. I have now been blessed to play golf on 4 of 7 continents in the world and have met some pretty amazing people.

    This game has given me much thus far of which I am thankful for. I personally am looking forward to meeting more amazing people, playing the game of golf on beautiful courses, making a lasting Impact, and giving to many through Impact Golf Foundation.”