Young Golfers Log More Than 240,000 Rounds for $5 or Less Through Youth on Course
Enrollment Surges by 20 Percent as BofA and Youth on Course Partner to Grow the Game
Key points
- Nearly 200,000 kids have joined Golf with Us since its launch at the 2025 Masters Tournament
- Youth participants have logged more than 240,000 rounds for $5 or less across 2,400 courses in Youth on Course’s growing network
- More than 3,000 young people have participated in Golf with Us clinics and Days of Play, with BofA hosting on-course experiences featuring celebrity guests in nearly 50 U.S. markets
Charlotte, N.C. and Monterey, Calif. – Bank of America and Youth on Course today announced record participation in Golf with Us, an initiative that expands affordable access to golf for kids by unlocking tee times for $5 or less at courses nationwide.
Golf with Us Participation Surges
“Golf with Us demonstrates that when you remove financial barriers to the sport, kids and families respond in record numbers,” said David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital and Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America. “We’re excited to continue growing the sport among younger generations and creating impact in our communities in partnership with Youth on Course.”
- Since its launch in 2025, Golf with Us has enrolled nearly 200,000 kids ages 6-18 in a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, with 2026 enrollment increasing 20 percent over 2025.
- Young people from every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have enrolled, including many first-time golfers and over 50,000 girls, approximately 30 percent of the overall total.
- Golf with Us participants have logged more than 240,000 rounds at 2,400 courses in Youth on Course’s growing network.
“The participation we’ve seen through Golf with Us over the past two years is inspiring,” said Adam Heieck, Chief Executive Officer of Youth on Course. “Together with Bank of America, we are not only opening doors to play but expanding the footprint of affordable golf access by adding hundreds of municipal courses nationwide. Seeing nearly 200,000 kids take advantage of this initiative and connect with their communities through golf reinforces the true impact of what we’re building.”
Golf with Us Clinics & Days of Play Drive Community Impact
Bank of America has hosted more than 3,000 kids at 50 free Golf with Us clinics across the country, blending golf fundamentals with life skills.
Bank of America expanded its partnership with World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson and Watson Links, pairing youth one-on-one with adult mentors during special Days of Play designed to build confidence, reinforce skills like golf etiquette, communication and sportsmanship, and foster meaningful connections through play. Four Days of Play in Austin, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Denver welcomed nearly 150 participants.
“I am so proud of the work our organization, Watson Links, is doing in partnership with Bank of America and Golf with Us,” said Watson. “Making golf more accessible and affordable has been a priority of mine for many decades. Together, we are helping more kids learn the sport alongside trusted adult mentors, and those powerful experiences can shape a young person’s life both on and off the course.”
Expanded Offerings Introduce New Access Points
In 2026, Youth on Course members enjoyed enhanced benefits designed to lower barriers to entry and make the game more accessible:
- Members enjoy access to $5 golf simulator rentals and a free lesson from a PGA professional at Golf Galaxy and DICK’s House of Sport
- Youth on Course also partnered with Topgolf to offer $5 bays during designated hours at all locations throughout the summe
“The early success of Bank of America’s Golf with Us is helping bring a new generation to the game,” added World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam. “We’re seeing more kids and first-time golfers pick up clubs, get on the course and begin journeys that will hopefully last a lifetime. Golf with Us is opening doors for young players everywhere, and the momentum we’re building together is just the beginning.”
Q&A
Question: What is Golf with Us?
Answer: Bank of America’s Golf with Us expands affordable access to golf nationwide for young people by offering kids ages 6–18 a free one-year Youth on Course membership and tee times for $5 or less at more than 2,400 participating courses.
Question: Who is eligible to participate?
Answer: Young people ages 6–18 were eligible for a free one-year Youth on Course membership through Golf with Us during the enrollment period (April 8-June 15, 2026). Golf with Us welcomes all young people to the game, regardless of experience level. Many first-time golfers and over 50,000 girls enrolled, reflecting the program’s commitment to making golf a sport where every kid feels they belong.
Question: When did enrollment close, and how many kids signed up this year?
Answer: Free enrollment for the second year of Golf with Us closed on June 15, 2026. More than 100,000 young people enrolled in 2026, bringing the two-year total to nearly 200,000 participants since the April 2025 launch.
Question: Can kids who missed enrollment still get involved?
Answer: While free enrollment for Bank of America’s Golf with Us initiative is now closed for 2026, participants may still register for Youth on Course. The enrollment cost varies by region, but interested parents can review pricing and enrollment details at YouthonCourse.org.
Question: How many rounds of golf have been played through Golf with Us?
Answer: Since launching at the Masters Tournament in April 2025, Golf with Us members have played 240,000 rounds of golf and counting for $5 or less.
Question: How is Bank of America working to expand golf access in communities long-term?
Answer: Bank of America is funding the expansion of municipal courses within Youth on Course’s network. This investment ensures kids in more communities – including those that have historically had limited access – have safe, affordable places to play close to home. To date, more than 160 courses have been added.
Question: What is Youth on Course, and why did Bank of America partner with this organization?
Answer: Youth on Course is a nonprofit organization that has provided young people access to golf for $5 or less since 2006, with a network of more than 2,400 courses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Celebrating its 20th year, Youth on Course shares Bank of America’s commitment to removing financial barriers to the game and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in communities nationwide.
Question: Where is Golf with Us available?
Answer: Golf with Us is available across all 97 Bank of America markets, spanning all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Through Youth on Course’s network of more than 2,400 partner courses nationwide, families can find affordable, accessible places to play close to home.
Question: What is Watson Links?
Answer: Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. Watson Links promotes golf mentoring, pairing junior golfers with adult golf mentors for nine-hole rounds designed to drive fun, teach golf etiquette, and develop important social and life-readiness skills. In 2026, Watson Links brought mentor-led golf experiences to Golf with Us, helping junior players build confidence, knowledge of the game and life-readiness skills alongside caring, vetted adult golfers.
Bank of America’s Sports Commitment
Bank of America serves as a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament and has partnered with the Augusta National Women’s Amateur since 2019. Bank of America is also the presenting partner of the More Than Golf Invitational for female amateur golfers in partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation and has partnered since 2002 with the Latin America Amateur Championship and Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships.
Beyond its growing golf partnership portfolio, Bank of America also partners with some of the most iconic sports brands that share a vision for excellence and achievement. Through these partnerships, the bank is working to deepen client relationships, inspire and showcase teammates, create lasting economic impact in communities, and drive growth, globally and locally, through the power of sport. To learn more, visit our Bank of America Sports webpage.
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Youth on Course
Youth on Course, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, Calif., provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 6 million subsidized rounds of golf for $5 or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the AJGA and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U.S. National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities, including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives, including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, the Vintage Cup, and the Online Auction, to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting our website or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Watson Links
Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded in 2021 by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. The organization builds community and personal growth through golf mentoring. Watson Links supports local partners to create or strengthen programs that pair junior golfers ages 10 to 18 with vetted adult mentors. These on-course experiences build confidence, teach golf etiquette, and develop important life-readiness skills while helping remove barriers to the game. In 2026, Watson Links programs expanded to 45 markets nationwide, engaging golfers of all ages and skill levels in a growing mentoring movement through golf.
Reporters may contact
Andy Aldridge, Bank of America
Phone: 1.980.387.0514
andrew.aldridge@bofa.com
Olivia Prentice, Youth on Course
Buffalo Groupe
Phone: 210.739.3784
oprentice@buffalogroupe.com
