2025 was a year of growth in so many ways for the Youth on Course community! From exciting new corporate partnerships, a massive increase in member engagement, to breaking records and reaching incredible milestones, the impact that access to golf can create was palpable throughout the year.
Here’s a look back at what made 2025 so impactful:
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National Partnerships that expanded access.
Bank of America “Golf With Us”
Through Bank of America, Youth on Course reached new communities nationwide, connecting families and young golfers to courses, programs, and events that introduce the game to more kids than ever before.
Golf Galaxy x DICK’S House of Sport
Our partnerships with Golf Galaxy and DICK'S House of Sport helped members access equipment, instruction, and experiences, making golf more welcoming for beginners and returning players alike.
Milestones on the Course
5 Million Rounds Played Since 2006
Youth on Course reached a historic milestone in 2025: 5 million subsidized rounds played!
Record Member Growth
Nearly 400,000 members nationwide (a 59% increase from 2024) logged more than 1.5 million rounds in 2025 - 1.5 million chances to play, and learn, and develop through golf and to foster relationships, build confidence, and strengthen physical and mental well-being along the way
Community Engagement & Special Moments: Hole-in-Ones Celebrated Coast to Coast
In 2025, online engagement across Youth on Course social channels grew 82%. This represents members and their families reaching out to share their stories of impact, images and videos of them using their membership, and showcasing the connections that are made on the course through their memberships.
Our community isn’t just watching, they’re talking, sharing, and connecting every single day. From coast to coast, members celebrated amazing moments like hole-in-ones during their $5 rounds, showing the excitement, skill, and joy that Youth on Course makes possible for golfers nationwide.
The 100 Hole Hike Raises over $2Million!
Through the 100 Hole Hike, more than 760 dedicated participants took on the challenge of playing 100 holes in a single day, helping raise over $2.1 million and funding more than 400,000 subsidized rounds for Youth on Course members in 2025.
Top Rounds Played by Members, Courses, and AGAs
We also want to recognize the incredible participation and contributions of our members, courses, and Allied Golf Associations (AGAs) who went above and beyond in 2025. Join us in celebrating the members who played the most rounds and our partners who provided access to the most rounds last year.
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Looking Ahead to 2026
From welcoming record-breaking membership to deepening our impact through play, learning, and career pathways, 2025 was historic: breaking financial barriers for our members and showing Youth on Course’s growth as an organization, with more brand partners and recognition than ever before.
We’re energized to keep building, growing the game, innovating our programs, and increasing access so even more young people can play, learn, develop, and thrive through golf.