Bank of America golf program helps Austin kids
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A program launched by Bank of America is making golf cheap for kids.
Why it matters: Golf with Us is one of a number of initiatives in Austin and across the country aiming to make a sport long associated with country clubs more accessible.
How it works: Through a partnership with Youth on Course, a nonprofit that makes golf more financially accessible to children, Bank of America is funding golf for kids ages 6–18 at thousands of courses around the country.
- As part of the initiative, kids and teens can get a free golf lesson from pro athletes and celebrities.
- Kids can enroll in a free one-year membership to Youth on Course through May 24.
Zoom in: Golf with Us includes access to Hancock, Lions, Morris Williams, Harvey Penick, Jimmy Clay, Roy Kizer, Point Venture and Lago Vista golf courses for $5 or less per round.
- 18-hole rounds for teenagers normally start at $14 on Austin courses.
Meanwhile, another program trying to get kids on Austin courses is First Tee, a nonprofit that aims to help kids build confidence and manage their emotions through golf.
What they're saying: "At Bank of America, we believe in building stronger communities from the ground up, starting with our youth," said David Bader, Bank of America Austin president.
- "The Golf with Us program in Austin reflects this, offering young people a chance to discover the valuable lessons of focus, resilience, and perseverance that golf uniquely teaches — skills that extend far beyond the green and into their futures."