Golf can be an expensive game to play but a new program is hoping to bring players from a younger generation into the sport.
Bank of America has launched “Golf with Us,” an effort aimed at youths ages 6-18 interested in learning about the game by taking part in the Youth on Course program. Many local golf courses have opted to take part in the program where golfers receive instruction through a series of free clinics.
Children can play for $5 or less per round at participating courses. More than 2,000 courses are Youth on Course partners nationwide. Families can enroll at this link.
“When kids get involved in sports, they learn first-hand about achieving their goals and develop lifelong skills that help them thrive,” said David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital & Specialized Consumer Client Solutions, Bank of America. “By working with Youth on Course to help make golf more accessible, we’re helping grow the sport while also making a positive impact in our communities.”
Program membership also includes a registered handicap index in the United States Golf Association’s Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) system, continued development as well as learning opportunities. Interested families can enroll in Youth on Course and learn more about the Golf with Us offer at BofA.com/GolfwithUs.
“Golf has the power to shape young lives in incredible ways – not just through the sport itself, but through the friendships, confidence and opportunities it creates,” said Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck. “Through this partnership with Bank of America, we’re making it possible for more kids across the country to step onto the course and discover what’s possible. This partnership is about more than just golf; it’s about opening doors and changing futures.”
Check out these local golf courses
Below is a list of the local golf courses participating in the program.
Allendale Country Club (North Dartmouth)
Apex Entertainment Center (Marlborough)
Berlin CC, Bradford Country Club (Haverhill)
Captains Golf Course (Port and Starboard) (Brewster)
Chatham Seaside Links
Chelmsford Country Club
Cranberry Valley Golf Course (Harwich)
Crystal Lake Golf Course (Haverhill)
Cyprian Keys Golf Club (Championship Course and Par 3) (Boylston)
Dudley Hill Golf Club
Garrison Golf Center (Haverhill)
Heritage Hill Golf Course (Lakeville)
Highland Links (Truro)
Indian Meadows GC (Westborough)
Kings Way GC (Yarmouth) – Barnstable County
Little Harbor Golf Course (Wareham)
Maynard Golf Course
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
North Hill CC (Duxbury)
Norwood CC, Rockland Golf Course
South Shore CC (Hingham)
Stoneham Oaks Golf Course
The Bay Pointe Club (Onset)
The Links at Mass Golf (Norton)
Touisset CC (Swansea)
Unicorn Golf Course (Stoneham)
Village Links GC (Plymouth)
Waubeeka Golf Links (Williamstown)
Wenham CC
West Bridgewater CC
Wyckoff CC (Holyoke).
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