Golf is a great game and a great way to get started is through a Junior Golf Program. You can play it all your life. With practice, you can develop the necessary skills to play it well. You don't have to be big, strong, fast or even part of a team to enjoy golf. And, the more you play, the more fun it is.
USGA-PGA Junior Golf Program
The United States Golf Association and The PGA of America announced a partnership for a Junior Golf Program in 2009 that focuses on expanding the number of junior golfers while fostering life-long participation in the game. The USGA-PGA partnership will begin with two initiatives: a Course Access program and an After School program.
- USGA-PGA Course Access Program
The USGA-PGA Course Access program provides lists of golf courses that offer affordable rates for juniors to play. In addition (coming Spring 2010), juniors can come back to this site and apply for the USGA-PGA Course Access Pass which is an on-line Rules, Etiquette and Skills tutorial. Upon successful completion, juniors will receive the Course Access Pass providing additional discounts from participating facilities. Juniors can search using the form above to find golf courses offering junior rates and Course Access Pass discounts.
- USGA-PGA After School Program (Press Release, October 22, 2009)
The USGA-PGA After School Program is a four to six week activity for one hour immediately after school that is being piloted in 8 PGA Sections. The program is conducted on or off school grounds once or twice a week, using traditional golf equipment with PGA Professional instruction.
Please click here to see a list of the schools and PGA Pilot Sections participating in the USGA-PGA After School Program.
National and Regional Junior Golf Programs
The First Tee: This groundbreaking program helps Juniors develop life-enhancing values, such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.
National Schools Program: Launched in 2004, The First Tee National School Program trains physical educators to introduce children to the game of golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values™ during regular physical education classes. With more than 2,600 participating elementary schools and support from the PGA TOUR and a growing number of tournaments and other sponsors, the National School Program has established an impressive number of golf industry partnerships that encourage students to pursue their interest in golf and adopt its values beyond the classroom. LPGA – USGA Junior Girls: LPGA-USGA Girls Golf provides an opportunity for girls, ages 7 to 17, to learn to play golf, build lasting friendships and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment, preparing them for a lifetime of enjoyment with the game. Girls are learning values inherent to the game of golf, such as practice, respect, perseverance, and honesty, preparing them to meet challenges of today's world with confidence.PGA Family Course Program: Do you want to create the perfect family golf outing but are nervous about where your family can play that will be fun for everyone’s ability? The PGA of America and U.S. Kids Golf launched the PGA Family Course Program, a nationwide initiative that makes golf more enjoyable for families, regardless of age and ability. The PGA Family Course Program:
- Makes golf more enjoyable for players new to game
- Establishes a beginner-friendly short course within any existing golf facility
- Provides a simple transition as each player’s ability increases
- Enables players of varying abilities to shoot similar scores
- Encourages parents and kids to play golf together
Family Golf Month: During Family Golf Month, golf courses will offer a series of programs for you to learn and play golf as a family. Golf courses in target markets will be offering:
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