About Us
Continuing a lifelong
commitment to youth
Who We Are
The Jack O’Neill Memorial Charity (JONMC) was founded in 2018 in Diamondhead, Mississippi to honor the life and legacy of PGA Professional and United States Marine Corps veteran Jack O’Neill. His commitment to discipline, integrity, mentorship, and service shaped every part of his life, and those same values now guide the work of the organization created in his name.
JONMC exists to open doors for young golfers across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding communities. Through tournaments, scholarships, and community partnerships, the charity works to remove financial barriers and create real opportunities for the next generation of players.
The organization continues to grow because families, golfers, local businesses, sponsors, and community partners believe in what Jack believed: that investing in youth golf builds character, confidence, and long-term impact far beyond the course.
Opportunity starts here.
Our Mission
JONMC exists to open doors for young golfers and help them grow both on the course and in life. Golf builds confidence, character, leadership, and perseverance. These qualities shape who young athletes become long after the final hole. JONMC supports that growth through scholarships, competitive opportunities, mentorship, and player development programs that make the sport more accessible.
Every tournament hosted, every sponsorship secured, and every dollar raised directly invests in the next generation of players. These efforts strengthen the future of junior golf across the Gulf Coast and carry forward the values that defined Jack O’Neill.
Jack's Story Here
Board of Directors
Leslie O’Neill
Founding Director
John Price
President
Ron Layel
Vice President
Sandy Price
Secretary
LaDonna Brown
Treasurer
