DRIVE Club
Diversity, respect, inclusion, voice, and equity.
The DRIVE Club empowers Youth on Course members to introduce their peers to golf by guiding them during their first rounds. Using a green-to-tee approach, new golfers can actually play golf from the start and enjoy all of the things avid golfers love: being outdoors, socializing, developing new skills, and building relationships.
For many young people, the barrier that keeps them from giving golf a try is not having a knowledgeable friend or family member to introduce them to the game and mentor them along the way. Junior golfers are the most diverse demographic within the sport so there’s no one better equipped to introduce more youth of color to golf.
By actively participating in the DRIVE Club, Youth on Course members gain access to fully subsidized rounds of golf and community service hours. This is made possible when they share their expertise and experiences by inviting their peers to join them on the course. The invitees not only witness firsthand the transformative opportunities offered by Youth on Course but are also encouraged to become members themselves.
As an extension of the DRIVE Club, Youth on Course established Community Hubs that are strategically located in major urban centers. The hubs offer DRIVE Club members a welcoming place for underserved youth to gain access to free TaylorMade rental equipment, knowledgeable and caring mentors and peer-to-peer support.
Who Can Apply and Requirements
- All active Youth on Course members who are ages 12-18 are invited to apply
- Members are notified by email in April
- Once selected, members must attend an orientation with Youth on Course.
- Members will then invite a peer to play who is not currently a Youth on Course member for up to 5 complimentary rounds of golf
- Members must bring awareness of the impact Youth on Course has and encourage others to join
What DRIVE Club Members Receive
- Complimentary rounds of golf while serving as on-course guides for new golfers
- Accumulation of community service hours
- Mentorship and support from professionals in the golf industry, guiding them toward success both on and off the course
- Opportunities to earn swag, special equipment, apparel, and more!