Kids on Course

Started in November 2000, Kids On Course is a partnership between the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) with the goal of securing affordable golf course access for juniors participating in USGA-supported golf programs. The USGA strongly believes that access to affordable playing opportunities is one of the most important factors in facilitating the development of young people through golf. In addition to providing affordable access, Kids On Course offers a Web site where participants can post scores to track improvement and win prizes.

The characteristic that defines the Kids on Course program is the rate that kids pay – only $1.00 per round. In 2007, Kids on Course has undergone a significant change with the creation of a reimbursement program in which the USGA will reimburse USGA-supported programs $4.00 for each round played outside of programming and, subsequently, posted on KidsOnCourse.com. The USGA believes the reimbursement plan will help facilitate additional golf course partnerships and strengthen the relationship between participating programs and partner courses at the local level.

There are approximately 30 USGA-supported programs and nearly 1,800 participants across the country that are enrolled in Kids On Course. The USGA hopes to grow the program in the coming year to provide affordable access to as many kids as possible.

“If the USGA is going to help make the game more accessible and affordable, we must find a way to make playing the golf course less of a financial burden to those who have traditionally faced economic or physical challenges. We are pleased that there are other organizations that view affordable course access as a key to the future inclusiveness of the game and are eager to see this partnership with the NGCOA make a lasting impact.”
- Trey Holland, USGA Past President

 

 

 

 


For more information about Kids on Course, please visit:
http://www.kidsoncourse.com.