Start earlier.
Bring welcoming introductions to golf into schools and community settings. Provide equipment, welcoming instruction and an accessible first connection to the sport.
Memphis Golf InitiativeOur first HUB.
Our first HUB.
A city's next
generation.
Memphis is the initial HUB of The GOLF Foundation: a connected home for youth development, college and HBCU pathways, and professional player support.
Through the Memphis Golf Initiative, we introduce children in urban communities to golf earlier, develop their skills on and off the course, and advance their access to education, competition and opportunity.
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Why MemphisMemphis children deserve
Memphis children deserve
an earlier start.
Memphis children deserve the opportunity to discover golf early, close to home and with the support to keep growing. The city deserves an investment in its young people that connects a first swing with confidence, education and a wider world of possibilities.
Memphis brings public golf courses, schools, an HBCU, a major university and community leadership into one city. Our HUB connects these resources through partnerships with the City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, Memphis Parks and Memphis-Shelby County Schools, alongside higher education and the golf community.
That is why Memphis is our starting point. We make early access part of a continuous pathway: introduce, develop and advance young people through golf. Families have a clear purpose to connect with, and our partners share the work of bringing opportunity closer to the children who deserve it.
Build the player.
Build the person.
Pair recurring instruction and practice with mentorship, leadership, STEAM learning and healthy habits. Help young people grow in confidence, discipline and teamwork.
Create the next step.
Connect developing golfers with competition suited to each player’s age and development, college exposure, HBCU opportunities and careers in golf. For those pursuing higher levels, build connections to continued training and professional pathways.
Community Engagement & Social ImpactDevelop the player.
Develop the player.
Strengthen the community.
The Memphis Golf Initiative is an investment in youth development and community development. Golf brings young people, families, educators, mentors and local institutions together. These shared experiences connect early access to the game with relationships and opportunities that extend beyond the course.
Community engagement is part of how our HUB works. We connect schools and neighborhoods with public golf facilities, invite families into the pathway and create ways for local organizations, businesses and volunteers to contribute. Participation and family feedback help shape experiences that reflect the people and communities we serve.
Our social impact centers access, connection and advancement: helping young people build confidence and leadership, connecting them with college and HBCU pathways, and making the resources around golf more accessible. We track participation, continued engagement and educational experiences so our partners can see how the work progresses.
Bring people together.
Connect families, schools, mentors and local partners around recurring golf experiences. Give community members a role in supporting young people and shaping the pathway.
Connect local resources.
Link public golf facilities, education and community expertise so children have a clearer route into instruction, mentorship and continued participation.
Open more possibilities.
Connect access to golf with personal growth, educational exposure and opportunities to advance. Measure the experience through participation, family feedback and the next steps young people can access.
The pathway comes
to life through play.
One HUB.
Shared investment.
The Memphis Golf Initiative connects city and county leadership, public education, higher education and the golf community around a shared purpose: earlier access, sustained development and meaningful pathways for Memphis youth.
Explore a PartnershipCity of Memphis
Our partnership with the City of Memphis connects youth golf with the city's commitment to its children and communities. Together, we align the initiative with local youth development priorities and connect families with opportunities to participate.
Shelby County Government
Our partnership with Shelby County Government connects the initiative with the broader needs of children and families across the county. County collaboration strengthens community connections and a shared commitment to accessible youth development.
Memphis Parks
Memphis Parks manages the city’s public golf courses and is a key partner in connecting young people with the game. Its role brings public golf facilities and community recreation into the pathway, linking early introductions with places to practice, learn and play.
Memphis-Shelby
County Schools
Our work with Memphis-Shelby County Schools brings education and early golf exposure into the same pathway. Connections through schools and programs after school link the game with STEAM learning, leadership and student engagement, while helping families connect with continued development.
LeMoyne-Owen College
LeMoyne-Owen College connects the initiative with Memphis's HBCU community. This relationship centers college awareness, mentorship, academic and career exploration, and the value of an HBCU experience in a young person's next steps.
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis connects higher education with youth development and college readiness. Collaboration centers campus exposure, student engagement, mentorship and the academic and career possibilities connected to the game.
Local Golf Courses
& Golf Professionals
Local golf courses, ranges, clubs and teaching professionals connect an introduction to the places and people that help a player develop. Their role centers instruction, practice, equipment support and accessible opportunities to experience the game on the course.
Start focused.
Build continuity.
The Memphis Golf Initiative centers a manageable, connected pathway across schools, community settings and golf facilities. Partners coordinate program scope, instructional leadership, course access, staffing and funding so that an introduction leads to continued participation.
Align the Partners
Coordinate participating schools, available facilities, instructional leadership and the resources needed for equipment, transportation and program delivery.
Deliver the Pathway
Introduce students to the game, invite families into the process and provide a consistent progression into clinics, practice, mentorship and experiences on the course.
Measure & Expand
Review participation, retention, skill development and family feedback. Use these insights to improve the experience and guide responsible growth into more communities.
More than a first swing.
We measure the HUB by whether young people keep participating, develop their skills and see a next step. Shared goals and partner feedback guide our work. We track golf development alongside the education, relationships and broader opportunities the initiative creates.
- Students introduced to golf and returning for continued participation.
- Consistent access to instruction, equipment, practice and course time.
- Engagement in mentorship, leadership and STEAM experiences.
- College and HBCU exposure, career exploration and competitive readiness.
- Family and community engagement, volunteer involvement and partner collaboration.
- Partner participation, family feedback and sustainable program delivery.
Build the pathway.
Begin here.
The City of Memphis, Shelby County Government, schools, Memphis Parks and our education and golf partners share a purpose: introduce, develop and advance young people through the sport of golf. The Memphis HUB gives that purpose a local home.
Join the work through funding, charitable support, school and community collaboration, course access or mentorship. Every contribution strengthens a pathway that starts earlier and gives young people more room to grow.
Help Build the Memphis HUBGet InvolvedYour role.
Your role.
Our shared future.
Be part of the Memphis Golf Initiative. Tell us how you want to contribute, and request more information about our HUB and the opportunities to get involved.
Schools, colleges, golf facilities, funders, brands and community collaborators each have a role to play.
Get Involved in Memphis
Share your contact details, ask a question or tell us how you want to support the initiative through our Google Form.