Golf Association

Kids On Course

Kids On Course creates affordable access to golf for deserving youth by establishing $1-$5 greens and range fees at local golf facilities during off-peak hours. These junior golfers, ages 10-17, complete an NYSGA administered online certification program about the Rules of Golf, Etiquette and Life Skills and then receive a membership card & bag tag to present to participating golf clubs.

Testimonials:

From a 'Kids On Course' participant:

I wish to thank the NYSGA Foundation for the Kids On Course program and everything it did for me this past season. Without the Kids On Course program I would not have had the opportunity to practice and play golf regularly. My skills and game improved greatly, especially my putting. I entered the Dutchess County Women's Amateur, where I placed 2nd and had my best round ever, an even par 72, and my first eagle. Even if I don't reach my goals, Kids on Course has changed my life.

The opportunities availed to me has enabled me to look forward to playing collegiate golf in two years. I hope to find a career in the golf industry where someday I can help other kids learn to love golf as I do.

Again thank you, 

~ June, Age 16

From a USGA Past President:

How to join Kids On Course:

1) Ask your parent or guardian to assist you online to register through the Kids On Course Clubhouse.

2) Pay the $12 annual fee. If there is financial hardship, email foundation@nysga.org

Members of approved junior golf programs receive FREE membership!
(choose the "Junior Golf Member" membership type and enter name of junior golf program in "How did you hear about Kids On Course" when registering).

There are two ways to purchase your $12 Kids On Course Annual Membership: by credit card online or mailing a check.

To pay online, click here:

Or, make check a payment to: "NYSGA Foundation" and write: "Kids On Course" in the memo area.

And mail to: 
NYSGA Foundation
P.O. Box 15333
Syracuse, NY 13215

Once payment is received, your membership application will be reviewed.

(Usually within 24 hours).

3) When your registration and payment is approved, then we will email you a link for the online certification program with your username, password and passcode. This area has quizzes on the Rules of Golf, Etiquette and Life Skills that you must pass.

You start with the Rules of Golf quiz, if you get at least 27 of the 34 questions correctly then you receive the passcode to access the Etiquette quiz. If you get all 10 questions correctly in the Etiquette section then you obtain the passcode to the Life Skills short answer quiz.

4) After you pass all three sections of the online certification program, we will mail you a certificate to bring to your local participating Kids On Course facility.

5) Call the golf course first and arrange for a time when you can go there to Introduce yourself to the golf professional and ask them sign your certificate.

6) They will send the certificate to our office and we will mail you a Kids On Course membership card and bag tag to use as proof of your membership. You will also receive a current copy of the Rules of Golf book!