Tag Archives: Youth on Course
Hike at the Hawk for Youth on Course
On September 28th, join us for a unique fundraising event on the Little Hawk Putting Course at Hawk Hollow GC. This is a more inclusive version of the traditional 100 Hole Hike that allows those unable to golf 100 holes of Par 3 golf to play 100 holes of “putt-putt” golf on this beautiful, natural grass, putting […]
Youth on Course Online Membership Registration Now Open
Whether you were a Youth on Course member last year, or are interested in joining for the first time, the online join/renew section for Youth on Course is now available. The $15 annual membership will be valid for 365-days from the date of purchase which allows juniors to play at participating facilities for $5 or […]
GAM & Youth on Course
The GAM Foundation is making an investment in the future of the game by assuring golf is affordable for Michigan’s youth. In that effort they have partnered with Youth on Course to provide low-cost rounds of golf for Michigan junior golfers, who can play for $5.00 at participating courses around the state. The GAM FOUNDATION […]
Apply for Youth on Course Educational Scholarships
Junior golfers play for $5.00 per round, but another perk for Youth on Course members is the opportunity to apply for college scholarships. High school Seniors, who want to continue their education can apply to receive one of the 25 scholarships awarded every year from Youth on Course. Since 2008, over 300 outstanding seniors […]
Youth On Course Celebration Day Returns in 2022
From Gam.org GAM will host the 2nd Annual Youth on Course Celebration Day Golf Tournament at Crooked Creek Golf Course in Saginaw on Friday July 29th. The cost for the fun tournament is just $5 for YOC Members and includes a welcome gift, boxed lunch, putting contest, 18 holes of golf, dinner and awards for […]
Junior Golfers Praise GAM Foundation’s Growing Youth on Course Efforts
By Greg Johnson Junior golfer after junior golfer playing in Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) tournaments this summer reported they were also members of Youth on Course. “It’s really for everybody,” said 13-year-old Lauren Timpf of Macomb. “You don’t have to play in tournaments. My dad is a very good golfer and my sister Kate comes with us to play. She is 10 and not into […]
Ann Arbor’s Edward Shen Among 19 National Youth on Course Scholarship Winners
Edward Shen has pushed the envelope with his Youth on Course and Golf Association of Michigan memberships. “I’ve talked some non-golfer friends into signing up for Youth on Course (YOC) and playing a round with me, and I know some of them are going to keep playing golf,” he said. “We had fun.” Shen, a senior at Ann Arbor […]
Chris Whitten Plays 100 Holes in One Day for Youth on Course
Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) Executive Director Chris Whitten said it was harder than he ever imagined. “Thank goodness for all your support,” he said. “At the end of the day we raised almost $4,000 so Michigan kids can play golf around the state for only $5 per round. Pretty cool.” Whitten participated in the 100 […]
Youth on Course Gains Traction
By Steve Wilke Michigan’s participation in the national Youth on Course initiative continues to grow. As of late September, the number of participants in the state jumped to over 4,400 young golfers — up more than 60 percent from 2017. Some 25 percent of Youth on Course golfers are female. Youth on Course is an initiative of the Golf Association of […]
Supporting Young Golfers: Two September Events Benefit GAM Foundation’s Youth on Course Initiative
By Steve Wilke Metro Detroit golfers will get the opportunity to play two of the area’s premier private clubs this September — and support youth golf at the same time. The Golf Association of Michigan Foundation is holding its inaugural Youth on Course fundraiser outing at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield on Thursday, September 27. The classic 1920-era course — designed by C.H. Alison and Harry S. Colt — is revered […]