Free program encouraging kids to golf

Tara Clow July 4, 2023 11:55 am Last Updated on February 8, 2026 12:04 pm

A lot of kids under 16 will be yelling ‘fore’ this week.

Over 500 Canadian courses are offering free golf to youth, thanks to the National Golf Course Owners Association.

Youth must be with a paying adult when they’re on the green.

The Take a Kid to the Course program got underway on July 3rd and runs until July 9th.

“The Take A Kid To The Course program is a wonderful way for families to enjoy the game of golf together. It is now more important than ever to find ways to get kids outside in a safe and engaging setting,” says NGCOA Canada CEO, Jeff Calderwood.

An interactive map of participating courses is available at www.kidsgolffree.ca.

To book your tee time, you should contact participating courses directly.

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Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.