The Southern Ohio PGA Clubs Fore Kids program is an initiative to help children ages 8-18 learn the game of golf and use the sport to build strong character and valuable life skills. The program offers juniors a set of golf clubs to call their own, free golf instruction from a PGA Professional, and a Youth on Course membership allowing the junior access to reduced rates at area courses. Clubs Fore Kids provides juniors with financial need with the opportunity to learn the game of golf and explore the values that come with being part of the golf community.
In an effort to get more young girls and boys opportunities in golf, this application is particularly for high school and middle school girls and boys golf coaches. Based on surveys sent out to all Boys and Girls High School Golf Coaches in the Ohio region, results show that 50% of girls high school teams and 59% of boys high school teams have at least one player that is sharing or borrowing equipment.
Clubs Fore Kids Recipient Benefits:
- Access to a “brand new” set of golf clubs (Schools will keep but scholars can use in summer)
- PGA Professional Instruction
Clubs Fore Kids Agreement with Scholar-Athlete and High School:
Each Clubs Fore Kids recipient MUST participate on their respective high school’s golf team through their scheduled graduation date. If the Clubs Fore Kids recipient is unable to participate on their respective high school team the recipient MUST return the in-kind equipment to their high school golf coach.
Additional Opportunities:
- Scholarship opportunities for Clubs Fore Kids scholar-athletes to attend a two/four-year college
- Paid summer internship opportunities with the Junior Tour
Eligibility for 2025 Application:
- All applications must be for a middle school or high school (7th grade-12th grade) boys or girls golf teams located in the Southern Ohio PGA jurisdiction.
- Applications must be submitted by a middle school or high school boys’ or girls’ golf coach or athletic director.
Clubs will be awarded to juniors based on a first come, first served basis dependent on the number of qualified applicants and the availability of funds. Once the application is completed, the applicants will be notified upon approval for the golf clubs from the Southern Ohio PGA Section Foundation Committee.
For more information on the program, please email Ryne Kitchen at rkitchen@pgahq.com!