Youth on Course and Pebble Beach Company Forge Partnership
July 23, 2024 / by Youth on Course
A 3-year agreement establishes a new national home for Youth on Course’s Careers on Course Program and Spyglass Hill is added to the organization's network.
Monterey, Calif. – Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf – has announced a three-year partnership with Pebble Beach Company (Pebble Beach). This collaboration underscores both organizations' commitment to fostering the next generation of golf industry leaders while promoting accessibility in the sport.
The partnership establishes Pebble Beach as the new national headquarters for the Careers on Course internship program, offering Youth on Course members valuable professional experience within the golf industry. Participants will develop essential skills that foster their social and academic growth, preparing them for future career opportunities in golf.
Each year, Pebble Beach will host a six to eight-week Careers on Course program from June 1st to August 1st for Youth on Course members. This immersive experience will provide hands-on training in various facets of golf course management and operations at one of the most esteemed venues in the sport.
The partnership also introduces the renowned Spyglass Hill as a new course to the Youth on Course network providing members with unprecedented access to $5 rounds. In addition, for the first time in its history, online tee time booking service GolfNow (an NBC Sports Next platform) will offer tee times at Spyglass Hill and current course partners The Links at Spanish Bay, and Del Monte Golf Course. All rounds are booked through the Youth on Course mobile app in partnership with NBC Sports Next, a long-time partner of Youth on Course. Members can also still enjoy playing at The Hay, a Tiger Woods designed short course, anytime by walking up or calling ahead.
“We are thrilled to enter this formal partnership with Pebble Beach Company, a name synonymous with excellence in golf,” said Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck. “This three-year collaboration will unlock new opportunities for our members, offering them access to new world-class courses and invaluable experience through our Careers on Course program.”
Since its inception in 2011, the Careers on Course internship program has been pivotal in shaping the trajectories of young golfers. Initially launching with only five interns, the program has expanded significantly to engage 292 participants. Open to all active members aged 14 years or older, enrolled in high school or a GED program, and eligible to obtain a work permit, the internship offers a gateway to professional growth and development within the golf community.
“Youth on Course has done tremendous work to provide opportunities for young golfers, both on and off the course,” said David Stivers, CEO of Pebble Beach Company. “We share their team’s passion for empowering future generations and are proud to be a centerpiece of the Careers on Course initiative.”
Pebble Beach Company will also host annual Youth on Course events and will support Youth on Course's mission to make golf accessible to all young people by contributing exclusive auction items for the Youth on Course yearly online auction in November.
About Youth on Course
Youth on Course is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Private funding makes it possible for members to have access to play for $5 or less through subsidies to thousands of courses throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Members have the opportunity to succeed through Youth on Course programs: DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council and College Scholarships. In addition, Youth on Course recently launched an Alumni Network, which extends membership to those 19 and older. This elevated membership offers opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, find jobs, and much more. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting youthoncourse.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
About Pebble Beach Company
Pebble Beach Company, headquartered in Pebble Beach, Calif., owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts®, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach™, The Inn at Spanish Bay™, and Casa Palmero®. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links®, Spyglass Hill® Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay™, Del Monte™ Golf Course, and The Hay. Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive®, The Spa at Pebble Beach™ and Pebble Beach Golf Academy™. It annually hosts premier events such as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, and the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee. Future site of the 2027, 2032, 2038, and 2044 U.S. Open Championships and the 2035, 2040 and 2048 U.S. Women’s Opens, Pebble Beach Golf Links® has hosted six U.S. Opens, five U.S. Amateurs, one PGA Championship, one U.S. Women’s Open and numerous other tournaments. For reservations or more information, please call 800-654-9300 or visit pebblebeach.com.