Affordable, accessible golf for kids

Affordable, accessible golf for kids

Author: NewClub Golf Society July 29, 2024 Duration: 46:40
Join us at the 2nd Annual NewClub Charity Classic > https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/charityclassic2024 in partnership with the Chicago District Golf Association Benefitting Youth on Course in the Chicago District. Summary In this episode, host Matt Considine is joined by Elijah Collins to discuss the importance of Youth on Course, a program providing affordable golf access for kids ages 6-18 across the country. Elijah was one of the first kids in the country to have access to Youth on Course when it got started in his hometown of San Francisco. He shares his experience with Youth on Course and how it helped him get into and develop a passion for the game. They also discuss the non-golf elements of the program, such as the caddy program, internships, and scholarships. The episode concludes with a call to support Youth on Course and participate in the upcoming NewClub charity classic event on Oct 19th at Cog Hill Dubsdread in Chicago. The link to the event is in the bio! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Updates 03:19 The Importance of Youth on Course 08:08 Elijah's Experience with Youth on Course 17:24 Non-Golf Opportunities with Youth on Course 23:51 Expanding Access: Youth on Course Goes National and International 31:06 Life Lessons on the Golf Course 39:49 Investing in the Future: Supporting Youth on Course 45:17 Elijah's Future Plans

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