“No company in golf has done more to grow the game than U.S. Kids Golf. In fact, it’s not close.”– Golf Business Magazine. Learn more
Tournaments
Since the first U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in 2001, our Tournaments have become the premier competition for youth across the United States and the world. The Foundation helps put on more than 2,500 tournaments yearly, where more than 30,000 players compete, develop friendships, and grow closer to their families. Our Tournaments division is not only the largest in the world, but it has been cited for the innovative encouragement of parent-caddies in all events, the implementation of Positive Coaching Alliance training and testing, and the professional and welcoming atmosphere that has become a hallmark of U.S. Kids Golf events. Over 2000 Local Tour events are conducted each year, with State, Regional, and international competitions as well, all culminating in the World Championships, which are hosted annually in Pinehurst, NC.
Coaches Institute
In 2012, the Foundation created the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute, our collaboration of top junior golf researchers and instructors, dedicated to providing best practices and resources to golf professionals worldwide. Since its inception, the Institute has conducted more than 344 seminars, training 7333 coaches in more than 83 countries. The Coaches Institute also developed the U.S. Kids Golf Player Pathway, the most thorough way to bring kids, parents, and coaches together to provide the best route to get a new player into the game and provide the best fundamentals and training at every stage of their development.
International Impact
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the Foundation continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of young golfers everywhere, connecting people, cultures, and generations. Through our Tournament Division, we now host more than 900 international events in 47 different countries, giving children unforgettable opportunities to compete and grow. Our Coaches Institute has trained at least one coach in more than 80 nations and works closely with golf organizations and federations globally to provide consistent and effective methods to develop the next generation of golfers.
National Academy
The Foundation brought all of its two decades of learnings into one program that they implemented at the U.S. Kids Golf National Academy. Located at Longleaf Golf and Family Club, this Academy not only has become one of the largest programs in the nation, it has become a hub of activity for families and coaches from around the world. The Player Pathway program has introduced and developed hundreds of young players at its state-of-the-art facilities, while educating coaches from around the globe on best practices and new ideas on how to introduce, encourage, and retain new players within the game.
Longleaf Tee System
The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation researched and developed a data-driven method to scale golf courses to be fair, challenging, and enjoyable tests for all players of all ability levels. This eye-opening idea, brought to life at our “Living Lab” at Longleaf Golf & Family Club, shows a simple method for players to learn how far their carry distance is with a driver, and how that number correlates with the ideal yardage for their round of golf. This concept created a way to transform all golf courses into a more welcoming environment for everyone, particularly seniors, women, and kids. The results in retaining and growing players were so impressive that the American Society of Golf Course Architects partnered with the Foundation to implement this system into as many future designs as possible.