Clubs Fore Kids - Coach Application 2026

Clubs Fore Kids - Coach Application

Please fill out the form below to apply for sets of golf clubs for your Boys or Girls High School or Middle School Golf Team.
The Northern 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 surveys sent out to all Boys and Girls High School Golf Coaches in the Northern 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. In 2026, applications will once again be accepted from both girls and boys teams but a separate application is needed for each program request.

This is an initiative to provide middle-school and high school-aged juniors (12-18) with the necessary golf equipment and resources needed to compete and experience the game’s most important characteristics. Through the game of golf, each scholar-athlete will be exposed to a unique skill set that will broaden their career options in the future. In addition to acquiring important life and social skills, these scholar-athletes will build self-esteem through daily interactions with their High School Coaches and teammates and empower them to be the leaders of tomorrow.

As our research has shown, High Schools Golf Programs aren’t afforded the proper resources, equipment, or training to succeed at a high level. The vast majority of High School Golf Programs are using substandard equipment and the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation is committed to bridging this gap and providing these scholar-athletes with a level playing field. Through industry partnerships, the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation will partner with golf club companies in providing top-of-the-line equipment and course access in the summer and PGA Professional Instruction and a maximum of eight (8) golf sets per school.

Clubs Fore Kids Recipient Benefits:
- Access to a “brand new” set of golf clubs (Schools will keep but scholars can use in summer)
- Golf Balls, Tees, Headcover
- PGA Professional Instruction
- Eligible to receive Northern Ohio Junior Golf Financial Assistance to help compete in summer events.
- Youth on Course Membership where junior has access to public courses for $5 or less throughout Northern Ohio
- Practice Manual with Tips and Drills from Northern Ohio PGA Professionals
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 2026 Application:
- All applications must be for a middle school or high school (7th grade-12th grade) boys or girls golf teams located in the Northern Ohio PGA jurisdiction.
- Applications must be submitted by a middle school or high school boys' or girls' golf coach.
General Information
School Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Golf Coach Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you applying for a girls or boys team? Reminder that a separate application is needed for boys and girls teams.

Girls TeamBoys Team
What percentage of students in your district are on free and reduced lunch (0-100%)?
Please provide your best estimate or most recent publicly available data.
Approximately what percentage of students in your district identify as members of historically underrepresented racial or ethnic groups?
Please provide your best estimate or most recent publicly available data.
Name of the golf course(s) the team practices and plays at:
On average, how many players participate on the golf team annually?
Current Status of Equipment
How many players do not have their own clubs?
How many players are sharing or borrowing equipment?
Have players have been turned away or discouraged due to lack of equipment?
Describe the approximate age/condition of existing clubs on the team
Future Equipment Needs

(Up to a maximum of 8 total sets per school)
How many sets of new golf clubs (right and/or left-handed) would meet the need for the current golf team and the future? Please briefly explain how you arrived at this number.
What would be the ideal month to receive these clubs if you are chosen?
What would be the ideal month to receive instruction from a PGA Professional?
If we hosted a one-day seminar on a weekday or weekend in May specific to coaches who have received Clubs Fore Kids sets in 2026, would you be interested and able to attend?
Golf Club Specifics

The information below is pertaining to specifics about the golf clubs that your student-athletes would require. Please indicate the number of each set that your school would request (maximum of 8 sets of clubs). Please select the club categories that best fit your student-athletes’ size and strength — not age alone.
Teen Right-Handed
Teen Left-Handed
Ladies Right-Handed
Ladies Left-Handed
Senior Right-Handed
Senior Left-Handed
Men's Right-Handed
Men's Left-Handed
Long-Term Impact on the Team & Golf
What percentage of the players on the golf team actively play outside of the high school golf season?
How are you currently promoting more players to play golf (recruiting efforts, school or community outreach, offseason activities, social media, partnerships, etc.)? Please be as detailed as possible.
If approved for this program, what kind of impact would it have on the players, the school, and the broader community (academic engagement, participation, confidence, long-term interest in golf, etc.)?
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Clubs Fore Kids - Coach Application

General Information

Current Status of Equipment

Future Equipment Needs

Golf Club Specifics

Long-Term Impact on the Team & Golf