
Episode 1
Affordable, accessible golf for kids
Join us at the 2nd Annual NewClub Charity Classic > https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/charityclassic2024 in partnership with the Chicago District Golf Association Benefitting Youth on Course in the Chicago District. Summary In this episode, host Matt C
The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf · NewClub Golf Society
July 29, 202446m 40s
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Show Notes
Join us at the 2nd Annual NewClub Charity Classic > https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/charityclassic2024 in partnership with the Chicago District Golf Association Benefitting Youth on Course in the Chicago District.
Summary
In this episode, host Matt Considine is joined by Elijah Collins to discuss the importance of Youth on Course, a program providing affordable golf access for kids ages 6-18 across the country. Elijah was one of the first kids in the country to have access to Youth on Course when it got started in his hometown of San Francisco. He shares his experience with Youth on Course and how it helped him get into and develop a passion for the game. They also discuss the non-golf elements of the program, such as the caddy program, internships, and scholarships. The episode concludes with a call to support Youth on Course and participate in the upcoming NewClub charity classic event on Oct 19th at Cog Hill Dubsdread in Chicago. The link to the event is in the bio!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:19 The Importance of Youth on Course
08:08 Elijah's Experience with Youth on Course
17:24 Non-Golf Opportunities with Youth on Course
23:51 Expanding Access: Youth on Course Goes National and International
31:06 Life Lessons on the Golf Course
39:49 Investing in the Future: Supporting Youth on Course
45:17 Elijah's Future Plans
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