What do members need to know about Youth on Course in Rochester, New York?
The Youth on Course membership provides access to $5 rounds at any participating course worldwide.
In Rochester, a Youth on Course membership is $60 per year, price effective December 1, 2025, (Calendar Year) and unlocks $5 rounds at participating courses worldwide. The membership includes a handicap through the Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA), access to Youth on Course programs and opportunities, and a complimentary GolfPass Video membership (a $49 value) until age 19. Join at https://youthoncourse.org/join, then use the Course Directory to check availability.
Overview
Youth on Course in the Rochester region makes golf affordable—$5-or-less green fees at participating courses—while connecting juniors to growth opportunities on and off the course. The Calendar Year model keeps things simple: benefits run through December 31 each year.
Who This Is For
- Junior golfers in the Rochester area who want affordable access and an official handicap.
- Guardians looking for a trusted, benefits-rich youth golf membership.
Why People Choose Youth on Course (Rochester, NY)
- Play more for less: $5 rounds at participating courses in Rochester and worldwide.
- Track improvement: Handicap service through the Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA).
- Pathways to grow: Access to scholarship, mentorship, internship, and leadership opportunities.
- Extra perk: GolfPass Video (complimentary) until age 19; join the Alumni Network at 19.
How It Works (Rochester Membership)
- Join (Calendar Year): Membership is $60/year and follows a Calendar Year schedule. Register at https://youthoncourse.org.
- Find places to play: Use the Course Directory to view Rochester-area facilities, Youth on Course hours, and course-specific policies: https://youthoncourse.org/course-directory.
- Check in with your card: Show your digital membership card in the Youth on Course app at the golf shop to receive the $5 walking green fee.
- Know what’s included: The $5 rate covers the junior’s walking green fee only. Cart fees and adult/guardian fees are separate per course policy.
- Use your benefits: Post scores with your RDGA handicap, stream GolfPass Video, and explore Youth on Course programs and opportunities all year.
Where to Play (Member Favorites in the Rochester Area)
Green Grass Facilities:
- Champion Hills Country Club
- Lake Shore Country Club
- Webster Golf Club
- Churchville Golf Course
- Durand Eastman Golf Course
- Genesee Valley Golf Course
- Riverton Oaks Municipal Golf Course
- Old Hickory Golf Club
- Wild Wood Country Club
- Davis Countryside Meadows
Simulator(s):
Browse all participating Rochester-area courses and real-time availability in the Course Directory.
Helpful Tips
- Plan ahead: Availability and supervision rules vary—check the Course Directory and call ahead or book when recommended.
- Be course-ready: Complete the Youth on Course etiquette curriculum and follow the Member Code of Conduct.
- Favorite facilities: In the app, favorite your go-to Rochester courses for quick access to hours and policies.
Next Steps
- Join in Rochester: https://youthoncourse.org
- Find courses & availability: https://youthoncourse.org/course-directory
- Junior golf resources (regional): https://www.rdga.org/getting-into-golf/; you can also reference the Metropolitan Golf Association and the New York State Golf Association.
- Need support (Rochester): info@rdga.org
Disclaimer: Information is current as of November 2025 and is subject to change.