Golf Association of Philadelphia

JUNIORS AGES 6-18 IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA will be able to join the Youth on Course national network and to access unlimited golf for $5 or less per round nationwide.

Seven courses in the Golf Association of Philadelphia region — Cobbs Creek Golf Club, FDR Golf Club, John F. Byrne Golf Club, Delcastle Golf Club, Ed Oliver Golf Club, Rock Manor Golf Club and Walnut Lane Golf Club — have already signed up to participate as a Youth on Course facility.

“Our goal is to inspire the 2.9 million golfers ages 6-17 who are starting the game earlier in life,” said Adam Heieck, Youth on Course Executive Director. “Thanks to our increasing state and local partners, we are making a significant difference in young people’s lives and strengthening the future of golf.” When Juniors join the Youth on Course movement in Philadelphia, they will also be granted a GAP membership. Members will be able to establish a USGA/GHIN Handicap and to gain access to GAP tournaments.

“Youth on Course is an ideal partner for our Association, as they align perfectly with our mission to preserve, protect and promote the game of golf,” said Mark Peterson, GAP Executive Director. “With this additional offering, the GAP now has a proven model of providing Junior golfers with affordable access to area courses. This program will help allow Junior golf participation to rapidly expand across the GAP.” Since 2006, 650,000 Youth on Course rounds have been played and the program now has upwards of 30,000 active members.

About Youth on Course The core purpose of Youth on Course is to provide juniors with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Members play hundreds of courses for $5 or less, benefit from employment through the Caddie Academy and internship program and receive college scholarships. Headquartered in Pebble Beach, Youth on Course is a 501(c) 3 organization that began as the charitable arm of the Northern California Golf Association. Since 2006, nearly 650,000 rounds have been played by Youth on Course participants and more than $1.25 million has been raised for college scholarships. Currently, Youth on Course serves Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin with the goal of delivering affordable golf in all 50 states by 2021.

GAP partners with Youth on Course

Youth on Course has partnered with the Golf Association of Philadelphia to bring affordable Junior golf to the oldest regional association in the country.