YOUTH ON COURSE
Golf Canada and our Provincial Golf Associations are proud to help provide youth with access to affordable golf through our partnership with Youth on Course. Golf teaches important social, mental, and physical skills and each round is filled with learning potential. Whether it’s early morning, after school or twilight hours, participating courses offer up blocks of tee times throughout the week for Youth on Course members to play for $5 or less. We subsidize the cost of our members’ rounds to keep the price tag affordable, sending more families through our partner courses’ doors.
Receive member-exclusive benefits for the low price of $59.95 for a full 12 months of membership. One of the many benefits of your Golf Canada membership will be access to Youth on Course.
- Golf Canada members* ages 6-18 will automatically receive a Youth on Course membership.
- Youth on Course members can play a round of golf for $5 or less at participating courses.
- Members have access to Youth on Course at participating golf courses in Canada.
- Members have access to the US network of over 2,000 golf courses in all 50 states and Australia.
*in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, NS, PE, and NL
Download the free Youth on Course Mobile App
Once you have purchased a membership, you will receive a welcome email from Youth on Course within 24 to 48 hours with a link to download the Youth on Course mobile app. Within the app you can access your digital membership card, track your rounds, and find courses in your area.
*Once downloaded, select the “Youth on Course” membership button to create your member app account using your membership information (name, member number, date of birth, and email address tied to membership). Your Golf Canada membership number is the same as your Youth on Course membership number.
Participating Courses
Golf courses across Canada are offering junior golf rounds for $5 or less through Youth on Course. Check out which golf courses are participating, rates and availability before booking your tee time!
VIEW PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS IN CANADA
For more information about Youth on Course in your province, click the title below.
Youth on Course International Network
Youth on Course members in Canada have access to the US network of over 2,000 golf courses in all 50 states and Australia.
VIEW INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
Looking to offer Youth on Course at your facility?
For individual courses looking to join Youth on Course’s network, general managers and head professionals can sign up their facilities by filling out an online interest form. In return, facilities will receive subsidies for each round played at $5 or less during one of the designated times for Youth on Course members.
Fueling the golf industry, Youth on Course subsidizes rounds for members and puts money back into provincial golf associations and individual courses. The organization’s structure helps golf courses fill typically unused tee times and garner additional revenue with more than 40% of members playing with paying adults.
100 Hole Hike
Youth on Course supporters from across the globe take on the formidable challenge of playing 100 holes of golf all in an effort to help ensure youth have affordable access to golf. Hikers rally support from their personal networks inviting them to donate towards their challenge of playing 100 holes. Every dollar raised goes towards supporting affordable access for junior golfers across Canada.
Get Involved
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Donate to a Regional 100 Hole HikeIn 2024, Golf Canada is hosting 5 100 Hole Hikes across the country. Support Youth on Course in your region by donating or registering to participate in your local event.
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Host a 100 Hole HikeThe 100 Hole hike is a fun and rewarding challenge that has significant impact. Whether hiking solo, with a group of friends, or your entire club, every dollar raised directly supports affordable access to the game. Click here to learn more about hosting a 100 Hole Hike or contact us at yoc@golfcanada.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I play golf for $5 or less?
Visit the Youth on Course Directory to see which courses partner with Youth on Course and view the availability by club before booking your tee time. Check with the course you want to play at – each course has certain times during the week that they offer Youth on Course.
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What are the age restrictions for Youth on Course?
Youth are eligible for Youth on Course membership when they turn 6 years old. The membership is valid until their 19th birthday.
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How long does my Youth on Course membership last?
Once you sign up for a Golf Canada Membership you can access Youth on Course all season long as many times as you want. You will have to renew your Golf Canada Membership after 12 months to access Youth on Course for the following season.
Your membership can also be used to establish a handicap to use to track your progress. The World Handicap System helps make the game of golf more enjoyable by allowing golfers of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.
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When will I get my membership number?
After you sign up, you will receive an email from Youth on Course within 24 hours with your number and a link to complete the online curriculum. If you already have a membership number from another club, be sure to sign up with that number to avoid being assigned a new one.
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Do I have to take a curriculum?
Yes. After joining for the first time, you will need to complete the online curriculum to activate your membership number. You will get the link via email to the online curriculum after joining, and it takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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Does my son or daughter have to play with a paying adult?
If they are under the age of 12, youth will have to play with a paying adult. If they are 12 or older, they can play alone or with a friend but must be course ready and know basic golf etiquette.
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How much does a Youth on Course membership cost?
You must join Golf Canada to become a Youth on Course member. The cost of this membership is $59.95 and gets you access to unlimited $5 greens fees at participating courses during select times.
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How do I renew my Youth on Course membership?
Your Youth on Course membership is connected to your Golf Canada membership. For public player members (those who purchased a membership directly from Golf Canada), your Golf Canada membership automatically renews 10 days prior to the expiry date. If you have any questions or wish to cancel your Golf Canada membership, please contact members@golfcanada.ca.
For club members (those who receive a Golf Canada membership from their golf club), please contact your club administrator to renew your Golf Canada membership.