As a Youth on Course alum, some of your best memories may have started with a round of golf that cost less than a cup of coffee.
To celebrate 20 years of impact, we're inviting alumni across the country to pay it forward. Our goal is to have 350 alumni help create the same opportunities for the next generation of golfers. Whether it's $5 or $100, a one-time gift or a monthly donation, every contribution helps make the game more accessible.
Think back to your Youth on Course days. The after-school rounds. The personal bests. The friends you met on the first tee. The days you didn't want to leave the course. For today's members, those same experiences are waiting.
Just $5 can fund a round of golf for a young person. And while it starts with access, it can lead to so much more as you know: confidence, community, unforgettable memories, and opportunities that can shape a lifetime.
Eric Wong understands that impact firsthand. After hearing about Youth on Course through a friend, Eric became a member and found a community that changed his life. In his hometown of San Jose, California, he discovered that access to the game was about much more than affordable golf.
“Being on the course meant everything to me,” he shared. “I’d laugh, compete against others, and have the best time doing it.”
Playing three to four times a week gave him more than just a place to practice. It gave him structure, purpose, and somewhere positive to spend his time after school.
Now, Eric is paying it forward. This year, he made a $500 donation to Youth on Course, funding over 70 rounds for young golfers and helping create the same opportunities, friendships, and memories that shaped his own journey.
“Golf was a big part of my childhood, and Youth on Course allowed me to play the game I love,” he said. “I always enjoy giving back because I wasn’t someone who grew up playing at a country club.”
Join Eric and other Youth on Course Alumni around the country and make a donation today to help keep golf accessible for future golfers. After all, changing a life can start with a gift that costs less than your morning coffee.