For a young person, a round of golf can be a chance to build confidence, make a friend and find a place to belong. But when the cost of play is a barrier, those opportunities can be out of reach.
This year, longtime supporters and first-time bidders alike came together to help remove that barrier. Powered by more than 4,000 bids, the Youth on Course Online Auction raised more than $1 million, a first in the auction’s history. Those funds will help provide more than 155,000 rounds of golf for Youth on Course members.
That is what your support makes possible. By helping members access golf for $5 or less, you help keep costs from standing between a young person and the experiences the game can offer.
Our annual member survey shows why that access matters:
- 98% say their Youth on Course membership makes golf accessible and affordable for their family.
- 86% say the benefits of their membership have positively impacted their lives.
Since 2006, Youth on Course has grown from a regional initiative into a community spanning all 50 states and reaching internationally. Today, more than 400,000 members have access to a network of 2,700 places to play.
"Surpassing $1 million in our 20th anniversary year is a tremendous milestone, and we are grateful to every bidder, club and partner who made it possible," said Adam Heieck, CEO of Youth on Course. "Golf has an unmatched ability to bring people together and open doors for young people.”
As Youth on Course celebrates 20 years, this milestone shows how many people are helping make golf more accessible. To everyone who bid, donated, shared and supported this year's auction: thank you. You helped make this a record-breaking year and, more importantly, helped more young people find their place in the game.
Contact Director of Events, Hana Baig, at hana@youthoncourse.org to provide an auction item for the 2027 auction.
Mark your calendar, Nov 7-10, for the 2027 Online Auction.
To discuss supporting Youth on Course, email donate@youthoncourse.org
