New Policy Effective July 1, 2009:
Beginning July 1, 2009 Youth on Course participants will be limited to two (2) subsidized buckets/tokens of range balls and one (1) subsidized 18-hole round of golf or two (2) subsidized 9-hole rounds of golf per day. This new policy will allow us to continue this great program for thousands of deserving youth in the years to come.
The NCGA Foundation's Youth on Course (YOC) initiative offers children across Northern California the opportunity to play some of the area's best courses for $5 or less while kids put to use the life skills and values training they learned in their Youth on Course certified program. Youth on Course members also receive $15 off entry fees for NCGA Junior Tour events. Having grown to more than 100 participating golf courses, the program was originally made possible by a generous gift to the NCGA Foundation from an anonymous donor in the San Francisco Bay-Area.
Youth on Course offers participants (Tom's Kids) $2 NCGA memberships. Membership cards will be given to all participating youth and will have a purple sticker on the back saying "Youth on Course/Tom's Kids." Students presenting their card and sticker to participating golf courses at specific times will be granted a discounted Youth on Course rate.
At the end of 2008, more than 11,000 deserving youth had the opportunity to play golf for an average of $2 and hit bucket of range balls for $1. More than 100 courses throughout the region participate and as the economic recession continues, your support of $10 or $20 will help our deserving youth a great deal. NCGA Foundation honorary board member and comedian George Lopez has become a Youth on Course supporter and we hope you will too.
Watch George Lopez's video
Watch Roger Maltbie's video
Read Golf
Digest's article about Youth on Course (March 2009)
In order to receive discounted green fees through the Youth on Course program, children must present their NCGA membership card and Youth on Course sticker to the pro shop staff. To receive these items, participants must either:
1) Be a graduate or current participant of one of the Youth on Course certified youth programs listed below. Youth on Course/Tom's Kids stickers are distributed through these certified programs, not directly from the NCGA Foundation.
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2) Enroll in the NCGA Foundation's online life skills curriculum via the juniors only section of this website. Once you pass the curriculum, you will be able to sign up for a regional YOC eClubhouse and a membership card will be sent to your home address. You will then have several options for receiving the Youth on Course sticker.
In addition, participants must be 17 years of age or younger on January 1 of the current year in order to be eligible. Juniors who do not apply for membership prior to turning 18, even though they may have been 17 on January 1, are not eligible. Eligibility for Youth on Course expires after the summer following a participant's senior year in high school.
Youth on Course will not subsidize green fees or range balls for events, tournaments or organized practice sessions sanctioned by schools, civic groups or other entities.
The NCGA Foundation is indebted to the following organizations who have graciously made donations specifically to fund Youth on Course:
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Youth on Course Certified Programs:
Juniors become familiar with the NCGA while being issued an NCGA/GHIN handicap, NCGA Golf magazine, and access to junior tournaments.
The Foundation has a history of funding close to 40 junior golf programs. In order to become certified for Youth on Course, programs must teach kids life skills and values such as integrity, respect, fair competition, and conflict resolution, all of which are inherent to the game of golf. Participants of these certified programs are eligible for reduced rates at courses across Northern California that have agreed to be part of Youth on Course.
The NCGA Foundation will negotiate with golf courses to lower junior fees to around $10. The Foundation will then subsidize the course up to $8 so the junior often pays as little as $1 or $2. Courses allot tee times for juniors, usually later in the afternoon when the course is not as crowded and kids are leaving school.
The NCGA Foundation has partnered with other organizations such as the United States Golf Association and The First Tee to ensure that the Youth on Course initiative enjoys continued success in Northern California.
Youth on Course (Participating courses)
Dress Code: Participants are expected to wear collared shirts and refrain from wearing denim at ALL participating facilities.
| Course | Availability | Jr. Rates | Range for $1 |
| 9 Iron Practice Center | Anytime (driving range only). | N/A | Yes |
| Adobe Creek GC | Everyday after 2 p.m. | $1 | Yes |
| Airways GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after noon. | $3 | Yes |
| Ancil Hoffman GC | Monday through Thursday anytime. Friday through Sunday after noon. 9-hole rate listed. | $2 | No |
| Antelope Greens GC | Anytime. | $2 | No |
| Arbuckle GC | Anytime. Free weekdays, $2 on the weekend. | $0-2 | Yes |
| Bartley Cavanaugh GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $3 | No |
| Bayonet/Black Horse GC | Weekdays after 1 p.m. Weekends and holidays after 2 p.m. | $2 | No |
| Bennett Valley GC | Monday through Thursday after noon. Friday through Sunday after 1 p.m. | $1 | No |
| Bing E-9 | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $1 | Yes |
| Bing Maloney GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $3 | Yes |
| Blackberry Farm GC | Anytime. | $3 | Yes |
| Blue Rock Springs GC | 18-hole courses everyday after 11:30 a.m. ($5). 9-hole Joe Mortara course anytime ($1). | $1-5 | Yes |
| Bolado Park GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Boulder Creek GCC | Monday through Thursday anytime. Weekends after 2 p.m. | $1 | No |
| Boundary Oak GC | Jan - Jun and Oct - Nov after 4:30 p.m. Jul - Sep after 5 p.m. Standby only. | $2 | Yes |
| Buckingham GCC | Everyday after 2 p.m. except Wednesday and Sunday. | $2 | Yes |
| Callippe Preserve GC | Everyday after twilight (varies with season). | $2 | Yes |
| Canyon Lakes CC | Anytime with playing adult. 1 child per 1 adult. | Free | No |
| Chardonnay GC | Everyday during posted twilight hours (varies with season). | $2 | Yes |
| Cherry Island GC | Monday though Thursday anytime. Weekends after noon. | $2 | No |
| Chuck Corica GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after twilight. | $1 | Yes |
| Cordova GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends and holidays after 10 a.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Creekside GC | Anytime. | $1 | |
| Crystal Springs GC | Monday through Thursday after 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday after 3 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Dairy Creek GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 12 p.m. | $3 | Yes |
| Darkhorse GC | Afternoon (twilight hours). Check with the course. | $2 | Yes |
| Delta View GC | Anytime. | $5 | Yes |
| Diablo Creek GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 10 a.m. | $1-3 | Yes |
| Diamond Mountain GC | Everyday after 11 a.m. | $3 | Yes |
| Diamond Oaks GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Dryden Park GC | Anytime. | $1 | |
| Dublin Ranch GC | Weekdays after 1 p.m. Weekends after 3 p.m. | $5 | Yes |
| Empire Ranch GC | Everyday within 1 hour of posted twilight time or within 1 hour of posted super twilight time. | $2 | Yes |
| Eureka GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 12 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Fairgrounds GC | Anytime. $1 for 9 holes, $2 for 18. | $1-2 | Yes |
| Forest Meadows GC | Anytime. | $5 | No |
| Foxtail GC | During junior rate hours. Call pro shop for details. | $2 | |
| (The GC at) Fremont Park | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Gilroy GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. Call for availability. | $2 | Yes |
| Gold Hills CC | Weekdays after noon. Weekends after 2 p.m. | $5 | Yes |
| Haggin Oaks GC | Arcade Creek everyday after 1 p.m. (9 holes) | $2 | Yes |
| Harding Park GC | April through October after 4 p.m. November through March after 2 p.m. (Fleming Course $2) | $5 | No |
| Healdsburg GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends and holidays after noon. | $1 | |
| Indian Valley GC | Monday through Thursday anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Islewood GC & Range | Anytime. | $1 | Yes |
| King City GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 1 p.m. | $5 | |
| Laguna Seca GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Las Positas GC | Monday through Friday anytime. Executive course only. | $2 | Yes |
| Lemoore GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 10 a.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Lone Tree GC | Weekdays after 11 a.m. Weekends after 1 p.m. | $3 | Yes |
| Los Lagos GC | Monday through Thursday anytime. Friday through Sunday after 2 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Madera Municipal GC | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Mare Island GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after twilight. | $2 | Yes |
| Mariners Point | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Mather GC | After 12 p.m. everyday. | $2 | |
| McGinnis Park GC | Monday through Saturday anytime. Sunday after 1 p.m. | $1 | Yes |
| McHenry Golf Center | Anytime (driving range only). | N/A | Yes |
| Metropolitan GL | Anytime after 3 p.m. Standby only. | $2 | |
| Micke Grove GL | November through March, after 2 p.m. April through October, after 6 p.m. | $5 | |
| Mill Valley GC | Weekdays anytime. | $2 | No |
| Mission Hills GC | Weekdays after 12 p.m. | $2 | No |
| Modesto Municipal GC | Anytime. | $1 | |
| Monarch Bay GC | 18-hole course Monday through Thursday anytime, Friday through Sunday after 2 p.m. off-peak/after 4 p.m. peak season. 9-hole course anytime (excluding holidays). | $1/9 $2/18 | Yes |
| Montclair GC | Pitch and putt course available anytime. | $1 | Yes |
| Morgan Creek GCC | Anytime on Tuesdays. Wednesday through Sunday anytime but only if accompanied by a member. Range balls included with green fee, not available for separate purchase. | $5 | Yes |
| Morro Bay GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 12 p.m. | $3 | Yes |
| Napa GC @ Kennedy Park | Weekdays during twilight hours. Weekends FREE after 11 a.m. with paid adult. | $2 | Yes |
| Pajaro Valley GC | Anytime. | $5 | |
| Pheasant Run GC | Monday through Thursday after 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Pine Meadow GC | Anytime. Must call ahead to reserve a tee time. | $1 | |
| Pleasanton Golf Center | Anytime. Main driving range only. | $1 | Yes |
| Plumas Pines Golf Resort | Everyday after 3 p.m. (twilight hours). | $5 | Yes |
| Poplar Creek GC | Everyday after 2 p.m. | $2 | No |
| Poppy Hills GC | Subject to availability after 4 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Poppy Ridge GC | Subject to availability after 4 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Pruneridge GC | Monday through Thursday anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Rancho Cañada | Everyday after 12 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Rancho del Rey GC | Everyday after 2 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Rancho del Pueblo GC | Anytime. | $1 | Yes |
| Raspberry Hill GC | Anytime. | $1 | |
| Reserve at Spanos Park | Monday through Thursday after 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday and holidays after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Ridgemark GCC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| River Oaks GC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after 3 p.m. | $5 | Yes |
| Riverbend GC | Time available basis. | $1 | Yes |
| Riverside GC | Everyday after 12 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Rooster Run GC | Anytime on standby. Call for availability. | $2 | No |
| Salinas Fairways GC | After 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. After 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday. | $2 | Yes |
| San Bruno Golf Center | Anytime. Driving range only. | N/A | Yes |
| San Jose Municipal GC | Weekdays after 1:30 p.m. (excludes holidays). | $2 | Yes |
| San Juan Oaks GC | After 1:30 p.m. weekdays only. | $5 | Yes |
| San Ramon GC | Everyday after 4 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Santa Teresa GC | 18-hole course during normal junior hours. Short course anytime. | $1-5 | Yes |
| Sevillano Links GC | Everyday after 3 p.m. | $5 | Yes |
| Sierra Meadows CC | Weekdays anytime. Weekends after noon. | $2 | Yes |
| Skyway Golf Park | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Skywest GC | Weekdays after noon. | $2 | Yes |
| Spring Valley GC | After 5 p.m. everyday, summer only. | $2 | No |
| St. Stanislaus GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. | $1 | |
| Stevinson Ranch GC | After 2 p.m. everyday. | $2 | Yes |
| Swenson Park GC | Based on space availability. Weekdays anytime. Weekends after noon. | $2 | Yes |
| Table Mountain GC | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Teal Bend GC | Everyday within 1 hour of posted twilight time or within 1 hour of posted super twilight time and anytime thereafter. | $2 | Yes |
| Tilden Park GC | Monday through Friday anytime. Weekends and holidays after 12 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Turkey Creek GC | Everyday during super twilight hours. Call course for exact times. | $5 | Yes |
| Twin Creeks GC | Anytime. | $1 | Yes |
| Ukiah GC | Monday through Thursday anytime. Friday, weekends and holidays after noon. | $2 | |
| Valley Gardens GC | Anytime. | $5 | No |
| Valley Oaks GC | Everyday after 12 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Van Buskirk GC | Based on space availability. Weekdays anytime. Weekends after noon. | $2 | Yes |
| (The Links at) Vista del Hombre | Anytime. | $2 | Yes |
| Wildhawk GC | After 2:30 p.m. weekdays only. | $2 | Yes |
| William Land GC | Everyday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and after 6 p.m. | $2 | Yes |
| Windsor GC | Anytime on standby. Call for availability. | $2 | |
| Woodcreek GC | Everyday after 1 p.m. (after 12 p.m. during winter months). | $2 | Yes |
