BOSTON, MA – Boston Common Golf today announced a formal partnership with Youth on Course, a non-profit organization dedicated to removing financial barriers for young golfers. The collaboration aims to expand access to golf for middle school and high school students in Massachusetts by providing affordable memberships and rounds of golf through targeted programming.
“Golf has given me countless opportunities on and off the course, and I believe it’s vital to pass that on to the next generation,” said Rory McIlroy, part-owner and player for Boston Common Golf. “Youth on Course is doing incredible work to break down barriers and make golf more accessible to everyone. By partnering with them, Boston Common Golf can make a real difference for young people in Boston, ensuring they have the same opportunities to fall in love with the game that I did.”
As part of the partnership, Boston Common Golf and Youth on Course will facilitate 5,000 rounds of golf for Boston-area youth for only $5 and will collaborate to develop opportunities for these young golfers to play at courses in the Greater Boston area and around Massachusetts. Additionally, Boston Common Golf will facilitate the addition of 500 new complimentary Youth on Course members to foster a love for the sport and provide valuable opportunities for growth both on and off the course.
In addition to subsidizing rounds and memberships, Boston Common Golf will raise funds to support Youth on Course’s mission through various initiatives. These include a “Round-Up” campaign, where proceeds from Boston Common Golf merchandise will benefit the charity, annual fundraising activities, and participation in Youth on Course’s annual 100 Hole Hike.
“Our partnership with Youth on Course is deeply aligned with Boston Common Golf’s mission of fostering community engagement,” said Boston Common Golf President & CEO Mark Lev. “By making golf more accessible, especially to young players in the Boston area, we’re not just creating golfers – we’re building confidence, encouraging personal growth, and helping shape future leaders.”
“As golf continues its evolution, this partnership with Boston Common Golf connects more young people with access to learn and play across the City of Boston and throughout the area,” said Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck. “We look forward to working with Boston Common Golf to support the next generation of golfers by creating a community where young people can experience life-changing opportunities through this great sport.”
Boston Common Golf is part of Fenway Sports Group and one of six inaugural teams in TGL, featuring the world’s top players. The team will compete in the state-of-the-art SoFi Center, with 15 custom-designed holes blending virtual and live-action play. Using a mix of technology throughout SoFi Center’s field of play, teams will face off in two-hour matches in a hybrid of virtual and real-life action.
Boston Common Golf can be followed online at BostonCommonGolf.com, and on social media platforms using the handle @CommonGolf on Instagram, X, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook. The team also hosts content on YouTube using the handle @BostonCommonGolf.
About TGL presented by SoFi
TGL presented by SoFi features six teams of the world’s top PGA TOUR talent competing in a season-long, fast-paced competition that brings golf to prime time. TGL’s home is the custom-built SoFi Center, a 250,000 square foot, tech-infused venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Creating an electrifying and inclusive “greenside” fan experience, SoFi Center wraps 1,500 fans around TGL’s field of play, which is about the size of a football field at almost 100-yards long and 50-yards wide. TGL’s inaugural season begins Tuesday, Jan. 7 in prime time on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. and other prominent media partners around the globe. TGL fuses golf with technology on an unprecedented scale. Using a mix of technology throughout SoFi Center’s field of play, teams will face off in two-hour matches across 15 custom-designed holes in a hybrid of virtual and real-life action. TGL ‘s six teams include Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club. To learn more about its teams, rosters, competitive format, and technology, visit TGL Explained.
About Youth on Course
Youth on Course, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, Calif., provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 4 million subsidized rounds of golf for $5 or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the AJGA and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U.S. National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, Vintage Cup and Online Auction to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting youthoncourse.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.