Affordable Access Starts Here
Give a young golfer an affordable way to play more, build their game,
and discover where golf can take them.
Grow into the Game
Youth on Course is open to golfers ages 6-18 and designed to make the game more accessible for young players at every stage. If your child wants to play more golf, this is a simple place to start.
Youth on Course gives families one clear place to begin, combining affordable access to golf with the tools young players need to start building a real connection to the game. No complicated pathway to figure out! Just an easy first step that gets them on the course.
How It Works
After paying a $25 annual fee, Youth on Course members can play eligible rounds for just $5 at participating courses across the Carolinas. It’s a simple way to turn your young golfer’s interest into more time on the course.
What’s Included:
$5 Rounds of Golf:
Play individual rounds for $5 or less at over 150 participating courses throughout North and South Carolina and hundreds more throughout the United States.
Digital Membership Card:
Your membership card lives in the Youth on Course app—show it at check-in. No physical card needed.
A Handicap Index®:
Post scores and build an official Handicap Index® with the CGA. Track your progress and compete fairly.
Program Benefits:
Access YOC opportunities and benefits at YouthOnCourse.org.
Alumni Network:
Members aging out gain access to the Youth on Course Alumni Network—exclusive events, deals, and career connections for ages 19+.
CGA Member Benefits:
Your membership also includes all standard CGA member benefits.
Support the Program
The game stays strong when the people who love it help open the door for those coming next. By supporting the Carolinas Golf Foundation, you can help young golfers access the course, discover new opportunities, and build their own lasting relationship with golf.
FAQ
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How long does a membership last?
A CGA & Carolinas Youth on Course membership is active for 365 days from the date of registration or renewal.
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What is the eligible age range to join Youth on Course?
Young people are eligible to join Youth on Course from the age of six until their 19th birthday.
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How can I find participating courses that offer Youth on Course member rates?
Find participating Youth on Course facilities in the Carolinas here. For the national map of Youth on Course participating courses and their availability, visit the official Youth on Course course directory.
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Should I call the course before I go?
Yes! Always call the course ahead of time. Bring your smartphone to demonstrate your active membership in the Youth on Course program at check-in.
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When can I use my membership after signing up?
Download the Youth on Course app from your phone's app store to access your membership card. Your digital card is the only proof you need at any participating course — simply show it at check-in.
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What counts as an eligible round?
An eligible round is considered "individual play," as opposed to team or tournament play.
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How can my facility become a participating course?
Contact Torey Chandler at 910.687.6867 or torey.chandler@carolinasgolf.org and we'll get your facility added quickly.
Ready To Join Youth on Course?
One enrollment opens the door to affordable golf, more time on the course, and a great place for their journey to begin.