Expanding affordable golf course access across Oklahoma, creating limitless
opportunities for youth to play
Oklahoma City, Okla. – Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation and Youth on Course have partnered to expand affordable golf access for young players, allowing Youth on Course members to play at five additional Oklahoma City municipal golf courses. This brings the total number of participating courses in Oklahoma to 16, furthering efforts to make the game more accessible and inclusive.
Youth on Course is a nonprofit dedicated to providing young people with life-changing opportunities through golf by offering rounds for $5 or less at more than 2,100 courses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. In Oklahoma, Youth on Course membership has more than doubled year-over-year, highlighting the growing demand for affordable access to the game. Rounds played have increased by 33%, and with the addition of more municipal courses, that number is expected to climb even higher.
Through this partnership, Youth on Course members can play for free at Oklahoma City municipal courses anytime Monday through Thursday and after noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Memberships are $40 per year and can be purchased at youthoncourse.org/join, with discounted memberships available for those in need. Golf cart rentals are not included.
Golf rounds can be scheduled online at www.okcgolf.com or by calling individual courses:
- Earlywine Golf Course, 11600 S. Portland Ave. Call (405) 691-1727.
- James E. Stewart Golf Course, 824 N. Frederick Douglass Ave. Call (405) 424-4353.
- Lake Hefner Golf Course, 4491 S. Lake Hefner Dr. Call (405) 843-1565.
- Lincoln Park Golf Course, 4001 NE Grand Blvd. Call (405) 424-1421.
- Trosper Golf Course, 2301 SE 29th St. Call (405) 677-8874.
“This is an exciting opportunity for kids in our community,” OKC Parks Director Melinda McMillan-Miller said. “Golf is more popular than ever in Oklahoma City, and Youth on Course is helping our youngest players be part of that movement. By making our public golf courses even more accessible, Youth on Course is giving students the chance to fall in love with golf regardless of income.”
“We are proud to partner with Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation,” said Youth on Course CEO Adam Heieck. “Adding five more municipal courses allows youth greater access to golf, and removes the barrier of cost – empowering young athletes to enjoy the sport, develop their skills and create memories without limitations. This partnership is just the beginning of our efforts to make golf accessible to everyone.”
This collaboration underscores the vital role of municipal golf courses in providing equitable access to the game. As Youth on Course continues to grow, the organization seeks additional course partners to meet the increasing demand from young golfers across the state.
For more information about Youth on Course and its mission to grow the game through affordable access, visit youthoncourse.org.
About Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation operates more than 170 parks, 100 miles of trails, 5,000 acres of public land, and a network of recreation, aquatic, athletic, and senior centers. The mission of OKC Parks is to provide cultural, social, and recreational experiences that give our community the opportunity to cultivate wellness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
About OKC Golf
The City of Oklahoma City owns five municipal golf courses that attract thousands of players from throughout the region every year, with more than 325,000 rounds played in 2024. These publicly owned courses offer lessons, clinics, tournaments, and events. Membership is not required.
About 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 4 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, Vintage Cup and Online Auction to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting youthoncourse.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
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