Georgia's Golf Hall of Fame, whose state funding was vetoed last year by Gov. Sonny Perdue, will receive $110,000 for fiscal 2009.

"Obviously we're thrilled with what we got, even if it's a little less than what was requested," said Robyn Jarrett, the hall's marketing director.

The requested amount was $125,000.

The Augusta organization will combine the state money with about $110,000 it raises annually through private donations to remain in operation another year as it maps out a plan for its future without its gardens.

The eight-acre gardens closed in July after Mr. Perdue's 11th-hour veto that eliminated the site's $633,685 in state funding.

When the hall's board meets in August, a primary component of its planning process will focus on how to generate more revenue from private and corporate sources to become less reliant on public money.

"Now that we know exactly what our base funding is, we can determine the dollar amount we need to raise privately to continue supporting our programs," Ms. Jarrett said.

Those programs include an annual banquet, golf tournament, education projects and a traveling exhibit.

Currently, the hall's staff includes Ms. Jarrett and executive director Dianne King.

Another component of strategic planning includes the ultimate fate of the bronze statues of Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan and Ray Floyd -- which remain in storage.

"We have to consider how do we get the sculptures back to where the public can enjoy them on a long-term basis," Ms. Jarrett said. "Because of the cost of installing them, and also the maintenance, it doesn't make sense to put them somewhere just for a short period of time."

The state funding, which was included in Mr. Perdue's final budget last week, is also a sign that there is more confidence in the organization, she said.

"I think that's why our funding was approved," she said. "We were able to show how we are being fiscally responsible for what we are spending, and the board presented a reasonable case."