Ace Kids Golf
Join Ace Kids Golf and Build Life Skills Through the Game You’ll Love!
Who We Are
"We use golf to help young people develop life skills, build confidence, and create opportunities for their future."
At Ace Kids Golf, we are developing the next generation of leaders through focused programming that gets their bodies moving, minds working, and dreams realized.
For many, golf is a gift. To us, it’s a gateway.
A gateway to recreational, educational, and professional opportunities that can inspire our youth and our communities to reach even higher.
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OUR SERVICES
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Social Emotional Learning Positive social emotional learning through junior golf fosters essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship by encouraging young players to collaborate, face challenges, and respect each other on and off the course.
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Golf Development Junior golf development enhances players' skills and competitive edge, often leading to college scholarship opportunities that support their academic and athletic growth.
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Health and Wellness Golf offers significant health and wellness benefits by encouraging outdoor play and mental relaxation, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being.
Why GOLF Matters?
At Ace Kids Golf, we believe in making golf an inclusive sport that provides diverse youth with equal opportunities to grow and thrive. Golf offers more than just a game—it’s a platform for developing valuable life skills, building confidence, and reaping the physical and mental benefits of the sport.
Our junior golf development program prioritizes diversity by offering underrepresented youth access to golf, fostering inclusivity, and broadening participation. Through our program, young participants not only develop their golfing skills but also gain life skills, self-assurance, and pathways to future educational and career opportunities.
We are committed to empowering the next generation, creating a lasting impact that goes beyond the golf course.
ABOUT GOLF
Golf is a centuries-old sport, originating in Scotland and now enjoyed worldwide for its strategy, tradition, and appeal. With a global industry valued at over $100 billion, golf encompasses everything from equipment sales to tourism and course operations.
For junior golfers, the sport offers valuable scholarship opportunities. Talented players can attract college recruiters and earn athletic scholarships, providing pathways to higher education.
Myths and Realities
Myth 1: Golf is only for the wealthy
Reality: Golf can be enjoyed by all, with affordable courses and community programs available.
Myth 2: Golf isn’t a real sport
Reality: Golf requires physical endurance, strength, and skill, challenging both the body and mind.
Myth 3: Golf is boring and slow
Reality: Golf’s strategic nature and competitive spirit make it exciting and engaging for players and spectators alike.
Myth 4: Only older people play golf
Reality: Golf is enjoyed by all ages, with many youth programs encouraging early participation.
2024-25 Program Year Goals
Our goal for the 2024-25 program year is to reach over 850 youth through our year-round junior golf academies, PGA Jr League expansion, girls love golf clinics, and Bringing Golf to our Community Outreach using our Mobile Golf Simulator Powered by Primetime Golf, Dryvebox and Toyota Walnut Creek.
We will start in new programs in Richmond, CA 2nd quarter of 2025. Contact Richmond Parks and Recreation Department at (510) 620-6793 for more information
Join Ace Kids Golf and Build Life Skills Through the Game You’ll Love!
THANK YOU!
We'd like to thank our generous donors and partners:
Stephen Curry - EAT. LEARN. PLAY. Foundation - Logicalgolf - Curry Brand
Lee Elder Foundation - Summit Bank and Kinder's - Touchstone Golf
Barretto - Co. - Diablo Black Men's Group - Oaklandish - Cal Bears Golf
Troon Golf - Olympic Club Foundation - Sticks For Kids - Lowell Berry Foundation - Northern California Golf Association - Youth on Course - Googie and Friends - Camp Sweeney - Rotary Club of Oakland - Srixon - Algorhythm - Monterey Peninsula Foundation - Pure Seed - The Pinkney Foundation - Dryvebox - QUEST Foundation - The Barrios Trust Foundation
University of San Francisco Golf Team - Oakland Unified School District
Youth Sports Nation - Sequoyah Country Club - 2K Foundations
Toyota Walnut Creek - Henry Loubet - Tom Williams - PGA Superstore