September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern
Bank of America's Golf with Us Sees Record Participation with Nearly 200,000 Kids Signed Up
Young Golfers Log More Than 240,000 Rounds for $5 or Less Through Youth on Course
Enrollment Surges by 20% as BofA and Youth on Course Partner to Grow the Game
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina and MONTEREY, California – Bank of America and Youth on Course today announced record participation in Golf with Us, an initiative that expands affordable access to golf for kids by unlocking tee times for five dollars or less at courses nationwide.
“Golf with Us demonstrates that when you remove financial barriers to the sport, kids and families respond in record numbers,” said David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital and Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America. “We’re excited to continue growing the sport among younger generations and creating impact in our communities in partnership with Youth on Course.”
“The participation we’ve seen through Golf with Us over the past two years is inspiring,” said Adam Heieck, Chief Executive Officer of Youth on Course. “Together with Bank of America, we are not only opening doors to play but expanding the footprint of affordable golf access by adding hundreds of municipal courses nationwide. Seeing nearly 200,000 kids take advantage of this initiative and connect with their communities through golf reinforces the true impact of what we're building.”
Bank of America has hosted more than 3,000 kids at 50 free Golf with Us clinics across the country, blending golf fundamentals with life skills.
Bank of America expanded its partnership with World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson and Watson Links, pairing youth one-on-one with adult mentors during special Days of Play designed to build confidence, reinforce skills like golf etiquette, communication and sportsmanship, and foster meaningful connections through play. Four Days of Play in Austin, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Denver welcomed nearly 150 participants.
“I am so proud of the work our organization, Watson Links, is doing in partnership with Bank of America and Golf with Us,” said Watson. “Making golf more accessible and affordable has been a priority of mine for many decades. Together, we are helping more kids learn the sport alongside trusted adult mentors, and those powerful experiences can shape a young person’s life both on and off the course.”
In 2026, Youth on Course members enjoyed enhanced benefits designed to lower barriers to entry and make the game more accessible:
“The early success of Bank of America’s Golf with Us is helping bring a new generation to the game,” added World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam. “We’re seeing more kids and first-time golfers pick up clubs, get on the course and begin journeys that will hopefully last a lifetime. Golf with Us is opening doors for young players everywhere, and the momentum we’re building together is just the beginning.”
Answer: Bank of America's Golf with Us expands affordable access to golf nationwide for young people by offering kids ages six to eighteen a free one-year Youth on Course membership and tee times for five dollars or less at more than 2,400 participating courses.
Answer: Young people ages six to eighteen were eligible for a free one-year Youth on Course membership through Golf with Us during the enrollment period (April 8-June 15, 2026). Golf with Us welcomes all young people to the game, regardless of experience level. Many first-time golfers and over 50,000 girls enrolled, reflecting the program’s commitment to making golf a sport where every kid feels they belong.
Answer: Free enrollment for the second year of Golf with Us closed on June 15, 2026. More than 100,000 young people enrolled in 2026, bringing the two-year total to nearly 200,000 participants since the April 2025 launch.
Answer: While free enrollment for Bank of America's Golf with Us initiative is now closed for 2026, participants may still register for Youth on Course. The enrollment cost varies by region, but interested parents can review pricing and enrollment details on the Join the Community section of the Youth on Course website.
Answer: Since launching at the Masters Tournament in April 2025, Golf with Us members have played 240,000 rounds of golf and counting for five dollars or less.
Answer: Bank of America is funding the expansion of municipal courses within Youth on Course’s network. This investment ensures kids in more communities – including those that have historically had limited access – have safe, affordable places to play close to home. To date, more than 160 courses have been added.
Answer: Youth on Course is a nonprofit organization that has provided young people access to golf for five dollars or less since 2006, with a network of more than 2,400 courses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Celebrating its 20th year, Youth on Course shares Bank of America's commitment to removing financial barriers to the game and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in communities nationwide.
Answer: Golf with Us is available across all 97 Bank of America markets, spanning all 50 states, Washington, D C and Puerto Rico. Through Youth on Course's network of more than 2,400 partner courses nationwide, families can find affordable, accessible places to play close to home.
Answer: Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. Watson Links promotes golf mentoring, pairing junior golfers with adult golf mentors for nine-hole rounds designed to drive fun, teach golf etiquette, and develop important social and life-readiness skills. In 2026, Watson Links brought mentor-led golf experiences to Golf with Us, helping junior players build confidence, knowledge of the game and life-readiness skills alongside caring, vetted adult golfers.
Bank of America serves as a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament and has partnered with the Augusta National Women's Amateur since 2019. Bank of America is also the presenting partner of the More Than Golf Invitational for female amateur golfers in partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation and has partnered since 2002 with the Latin America Amateur Championship and Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships.
Beyond its growing golf partnership portfolio, Bank of America also partners with some of the most iconic sports brands that share a vision for excellence and achievement. Through these partnerships, the bank is working to deepen client relationships, inspire and showcase teammates, create lasting economic impact in communities, and drive growth, globally and locally, through the power of sport. To learn more, visit our Bank of America Sports webpage and our Golf media page.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 A T Ms (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (F D I C), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (N Y S E: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Youth on Course, a 5 0 1 c 3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, California, provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 6 million subsidized rounds of golf for five dollars or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the A J G A and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U S National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities, including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives, including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, the Vintage Cup, and the Online Auction, to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting our website or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded in 2021 by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. The organization builds community and personal growth through golf mentoring. Watson Links supports local partners to create or strengthen programs that pair junior golfers ages 10 to 18 with vetted adult mentors. These on-course experiences build confidence, teach golf etiquette, and develop important life-readiness skills while helping remove barriers to the game. In 2026, Watson Links programs expanded to 45 markets nationwide, engaging golfers of all ages and skill levels in a growing mentoring movement through golf.
Andy Aldridge, Bank of America
Phone: 1 9 8 0 3 8 7 0 5 1 4
andrew.aldridge@bofa.com
Olivia Prentice, Youth on Course
Buffalo Groupe
Phone: 2 1 0 7 3 9 3 7 8 4
oprentice@buffalogroupe.com
To learn more about our golf partnerships and download files for editorial use, visit our Golf page.
September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern
Bank of America's Golf with Us Sees Record Participation with Nearly 200,000 Kids Signed Up
Young Golfers Log More Than 240,000 Rounds for $5 or Less Through Youth on Course
Enrollment Surges by 20% as BofA and Youth on Course Partner to Grow the Game
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina and MONTEREY, California – Bank of America and Youth on Course today announced record participation in Golf with Us, an initiative that expands affordable access to golf for kids by unlocking tee times for five dollars or less at courses nationwide.
“Golf with Us demonstrates that when you remove financial barriers to the sport, kids and families respond in record numbers,” said David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital and Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America. “We’re excited to continue growing the sport among younger generations and creating impact in our communities in partnership with Youth on Course.”
“The participation we’ve seen through Golf with Us over the past two years is inspiring,” said Adam Heieck, Chief Executive Officer of Youth on Course. “Together with Bank of America, we are not only opening doors to play but expanding the footprint of affordable golf access by adding hundreds of municipal courses nationwide. Seeing nearly 200,000 kids take advantage of this initiative and connect with their communities through golf reinforces the true impact of what we're building.”
Bank of America has hosted more than 3,000 kids at 50 free Golf with Us clinics across the country, blending golf fundamentals with life skills.
Bank of America expanded its partnership with World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson and Watson Links, pairing youth one-on-one with adult mentors during special Days of Play designed to build confidence, reinforce skills like golf etiquette, communication and sportsmanship, and foster meaningful connections through play. Four Days of Play in Austin, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Denver welcomed nearly 150 participants.
“I am so proud of the work our organization, Watson Links, is doing in partnership with Bank of America and Golf with Us,” said Watson. “Making golf more accessible and affordable has been a priority of mine for many decades. Together, we are helping more kids learn the sport alongside trusted adult mentors, and those powerful experiences can shape a young person’s life both on and off the course.”
In 2026, Youth on Course members enjoyed enhanced benefits designed to lower barriers to entry and make the game more accessible:
“The early success of Bank of America’s Golf with Us is helping bring a new generation to the game,” added World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sörenstam. “We’re seeing more kids and first-time golfers pick up clubs, get on the course and begin journeys that will hopefully last a lifetime. Golf with Us is opening doors for young players everywhere, and the momentum we’re building together is just the beginning.”
Answer: Bank of America's Golf with Us expands affordable access to golf nationwide for young people by offering kids ages six to eighteen a free one-year Youth on Course membership and tee times for five dollars or less at more than 2,400 participating courses.
Answer: Young people ages six to eighteen were eligible for a free one-year Youth on Course membership through Golf with Us during the enrollment period (April 8-June 15, 2026). Golf with Us welcomes all young people to the game, regardless of experience level. Many first-time golfers and over 50,000 girls enrolled, reflecting the program’s commitment to making golf a sport where every kid feels they belong.
Answer: Free enrollment for the second year of Golf with Us closed on June 15, 2026. More than 100,000 young people enrolled in 2026, bringing the two-year total to nearly 200,000 participants since the April 2025 launch.
Answer: While free enrollment for Bank of America's Golf with Us initiative is now closed for 2026, participants may still register for Youth on Course. The enrollment cost varies by region, but interested parents can review pricing and enrollment details on the Join the Community section of the Youth on Course website.
Answer: Since launching at the Masters Tournament in April 2025, Golf with Us members have played 240,000 rounds of golf and counting for five dollars or less.
Answer: Bank of America is funding the expansion of municipal courses within Youth on Course’s network. This investment ensures kids in more communities – including those that have historically had limited access – have safe, affordable places to play close to home. To date, more than 160 courses have been added.
Answer: Youth on Course is a nonprofit organization that has provided young people access to golf for five dollars or less since 2006, with a network of more than 2,400 courses across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Celebrating its 20th year, Youth on Course shares Bank of America's commitment to removing financial barriers to the game and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in communities nationwide.
Answer: Golf with Us is available across all 97 Bank of America markets, spanning all 50 states, Washington, D C and Puerto Rico. Through Youth on Course's network of more than 2,400 partner courses nationwide, families can find affordable, accessible places to play close to home.
Answer: Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. Watson Links promotes golf mentoring, pairing junior golfers with adult golf mentors for nine-hole rounds designed to drive fun, teach golf etiquette, and develop important social and life-readiness skills. In 2026, Watson Links brought mentor-led golf experiences to Golf with Us, helping junior players build confidence, knowledge of the game and life-readiness skills alongside caring, vetted adult golfers.
Bank of America serves as a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament and has partnered with the Augusta National Women's Amateur since 2019. Bank of America is also the presenting partner of the More Than Golf Invitational for female amateur golfers in partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation and has partnered since 2002 with the Latin America Amateur Championship and Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships.
Beyond its growing golf partnership portfolio, Bank of America also partners with some of the most iconic sports brands that share a vision for excellence and achievement. Through these partnerships, the bank is working to deepen client relationships, inspire and showcase teammates, create lasting economic impact in communities, and drive growth, globally and locally, through the power of sport. To learn more, visit our Bank of America Sports webpage and our Golf media page.
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 A T Ms (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (F D I C), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (N Y S E: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Youth on Course, a 5 0 1 c 3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, California, provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 6 million subsidized rounds of golf for five dollars or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the A J G A and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U S National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities, including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives, including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, the Vintage Cup, and the Online Auction, to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting our website or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
Watson Links is a nonprofit youth golf mentoring organization founded in 2021 by eight-time major champion Tom Watson. The organization builds community and personal growth through golf mentoring. Watson Links supports local partners to create or strengthen programs that pair junior golfers ages 10 to 18 with vetted adult mentors. These on-course experiences build confidence, teach golf etiquette, and develop important life-readiness skills while helping remove barriers to the game. In 2026, Watson Links programs expanded to 45 markets nationwide, engaging golfers of all ages and skill levels in a growing mentoring movement through golf.
Andy Aldridge, Bank of America
Phone: 1 9 8 0 3 8 7 0 5 1 4
andrew.aldridge@bofa.com
Olivia Prentice, Youth on Course
Buffalo Groupe
Phone: 2 1 0 7 3 9 3 7 8 4
oprentice@buffalogroupe.com
To learn more about our golf partnerships and download files for editorial use, visit our Golf page.
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