TGA Foundation

Youth on Course

Texas Golf Association Foundation has launched the Youth on Course program in Texas. Initially launched in the San Antonio area in 2020, it later expanded to include DFW and Austin in 2021. Currently, the Youth on Course program has been extended to all over Texas! Youth on Course gives juniors access to play golf for $5 or less at courses throughout Texas, as well as more courses all over the country. We will continue to add courses, so continue to check out the updates on this page. To learn more about the program and to sign up if you are a junior (18 years or younger), check out the links below. Please Note: It can take up to 72 Hours for your membership to process and sync with the Youth on Course app to get a digital membership card. Please download the Youth on Course app and fill out the required info to get your digital membership card.

Join – Youth on Course – Click Here to Sign up

Not sure which region to sign up in? Email Kelly Kilgo at [email protected]

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 has 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any more questions, please contact Kelly Kilgo at 214-468-8942 or via email at [email protected].

What areas of Texas can I find a Youth on Course program?

San Antonio, Austin, DFW, Houston, West Texas and more. Keep checking this page and the participating courses we have to see what is new.

Are there any restrictions for playing?

Yes. Many courses set time restrictions for when Youth on Course members can play for $5 or less. Please check the map for restrictions and call ahead to make a tee time. You may also find a complete directory of courses in the Youth on Course Member App.

Does the junior have to pay for range balls or a cart?

Yes. Youth on Course does not cover range balls or carts, and we encourage our members to walk.

How long does my membership last?

Memberships are valid for one calendar year (until December 31). Or if you sign up after October 1st, the membership will go through December the next year.

What if I forgot my card?

We do not do hard cards any more. You can access a digital copy of your card in the Youth on Course Member App and that will be the card you show at the course. Your GHIN number is your Membership number.

When will I get a membership card?

See above. We will not do hard cards any more. Download the Youth on Course app for a digital membership card.

How do I play golf for $5 or less?

After joining, you will download your membership card on the Youth on Course app. Bring this to the course during the designated Youth on Course times and you will play for $5 or less.

When will I get my membership number?

After you signup, you will receive an email with your GHIN number, which is your membership number and a link to complete the online curriculum. If you already have a handicap number from another club be sure to sign up with that number to avoid being assigned a new one.

Become a Youth on Course Partner Club

Inspired by the triumph of its 2020 campaign in San Antonio, the Texas Golf Association Foundation, in collaboration with local golf clubs, aims to extend the Youth on Course program across the entirety of Texas.

Established in 2006 by the Northern California Golf Association, Youth on Course, is a non-profit organization dedicated to opening doors, supporting dreams and transforming the lives of young people through opportunities on and off the course, including subsidized golf to make the game more appealing, inclusive and accessible to nurture the next generation of lovers of the game. Youth on Course members may play rounds of golf for $5 or less at more than 1,400 participating courses across 40 states and Canada. Members also benefit from career opportunities through caddie and internship programs in various regions and nationwide college scholarships.

At the beginning of last year, the TGAF partnered with Youth on Course to deliver affordable and accessible golf opportunities to young people in the Alamo City. Eleven San Antonio courses signed up for the Youth on Course rollout and helped more than 450 juniors receive access to rounds of golf for $5 or less. (The TGAF paid a subsidy to the courses for each round played.) The program yielded an excess of 1,700 rounds played by juniors, which helped the participating courses in several ways.

In addition to helping the next generation of golfers play more rounds for less cost, the participating Youth on Course courses were able to fill their unused rounds by designating tee times that are more difficult to fill for kids. The courses gained revenue from rounds, in part through TGAF subsidies, and those course operators reported that at least 60% of the time, a parent or guardian joined the junior golfer and paid full price for their round.

The courses also gained revenue through food and beverage purchases from the Youth on Course members and their parents. Finally, the courses gained greater brand awareness through the nationwide Youth on Course network and promotions while developing a young, loyal future customer base.

As the TGAF works to broaden the reach of Youth on Course across the Lone Star State, it is looking for TGA Member Clubs to join the YOC network and help support young people in their communities. Participating courses have complete control over what tee times will be available for Youth on Course members and typically include restrictions such as Twilight Only, Weekdays Only , Any time after 12 p.m., etc. Participating courses receive a check each month of successful round submissions in the easy-to-use YOC portal.

If you’re a decision-maker at a TGA Member Club and would like more information on how to become an official Youth on Course partner and fill unused tee times, drive revenue to your course and welcome in new and loyal customers – all without sacrificing your bottom line – please click here or send an email to Kelly Kilgo, Managing Director of the TGA Foundation.