DEF Grant Spotlight: Golf Simulator Brings New Opportunities to Duxbury Students

During the 2025-2026 school year, Duxbury High School Senior Hailey Flynn submitted a student-led grant proposal to the Duxbury Education Foundation to bring a golf simulator to the Duxbury Public Schools. The simulator was installed in June 2026 in the Middle School Fitness Room, creating a new resource for students across multiple grade levels and programs.

The Duxbury High School boys’ and girls’ golf teams will use the simulator during their competitive seasons and throughout the off-season to develop and refine their skills in a controlled environment. Duxbury High School and Middle School Physical Education classes will also incorporate the simulator into their curriculum, giving students of different ages and skill levels an opportunity to learn and practice golf.

The simulator gives students another way to experience golf as a lifelong recreational activity. By bringing this technology into the schools, students can build their skills while discovering an activity they can continue to enjoy beyond their school years.

The installation required more complex electrical work than a typical home golf simulator because of the technology and requirements of the school-based system. With the support of the school’s electrician and the Athletics Department, the installation was completed successfully.

The Athletics Department plans to continue supporting the simulator through its operating budget, including funding for technology upgrades, maintenance, and enhancements as needed. This will help ensure that the simulator remains a resource for Duxbury students and faculty for years to come.

DEF is proud to support projects like this that give Duxbury students access to new experiences and resources both in and outside the traditional classroom.

Since 1989, we are proud to have funded over $2,100,000 in educational, professional and student-led grants to enhance the educational experience for Duxbury students, staff and the community. Take a look at the history of our awarded grants.