Youth on Course helps junior golfers play affordable rounds at participating courses. 18Birdies helps users find Youth on Course partner courses in the app, then view those options in a course list or on the map.
Youth on Course is a nonprofit that helps junior golfers get on the course for $5 or less at participating locations. The idea is simple: make golf easier to access for young players who want to play more often.
18Birdies fits into the next step. Once a golfer knows about Youth on Course, they still need to find nearby places to play. That is where the 18Birdies app can help.
How 18Birdies Helps With Youth on Course
In the 18Birdies app, the Courses tab helps golfers search nearby courses, browse the map, save favorites, and find a place that fits the round they want to play.
Eligibility is based on age rather than skill level, and registration happens directly through Youth on Course. Join Youth on Course to see regional pricing and requirements, then make sure your membership is active and confirm availability directly with the course before you play. When it is time to find where to play, 18Birdies makes the search simpler.
To look for Youth on Course options, go to Courses, open filters or search, and tap Youth on Course when the filter is available. Matching partner courses can show in the course list, and golfers can tap the map button to see nearby options on the map.
Ready to check nearby Youth on Course options?
Open Courses
Participating courses carry a Youth on Course icon on the course photo and on the course page itself. That icon is the quick way to confirm a course is part of the Youth on Course network before you dig into details.
Once you find a course, open the Course Profile for helpful context before you book or head out.
- Go to the Courses tab in the 18Birdies app.
- Open filters.
- Tap on Youth on Course.
- Scroll the course list, or tap the map button to view options nearby.
Not Sure If Your Course Participates?
Curious whether your home course is part of Youth on Course? Open its Course Profile in 18Birdies and check for the icon. If a course is a Youth on Course partner but the icon is not showing up, message support@18birdies.com and we will get it fixed. You can also check the full Youth on Course directory to confirm a course's status before reaching out.
Find Youth on Course partner courses in 18Birdies.
Discover Youth on Course Options in 18BirdiesWhy We Include It in 18Birdies
Youth on Course is about access. 18Birdies is about helping golfers find where to play next. The more visible affordable golf becomes inside the app, the easier it is for young golfers to get out for another round.
Find places to play faster
Use the Youth on Course filter when available to surface nearby partner courses.
See useful course context
Switch between course results and map view to compare nearby options.
Make access easier to act on
Once golfers can find affordable rounds, it is easier to turn interest into tee times.
Before You Go
18Birdies is great for discovery and planning, but course-specific Youth on Course availability can vary. Before the round, confirm the course participates, check tee time availability, and ask whether anything else, like carts or range balls, costs extra.
Once the golfer is on the course, 18Birdies is there for the round too. But the main job here is simple: make affordable golf easier to find.
Youth on Course membership, eligibility, benefits, pricing, and participating course availability are managed by Youth on Course and its regional partners. 18Birdies can help golfers discover and compare courses, but users should confirm Youth on Course access directly with Youth on Course or the course before playing.
Start with the Courses tab.
The easiest Youth on Course round is the one golfers can actually find. Open 18Birdies, filter for Youth on Course, then compare nearby partner courses in the list or on the map. From there, check the course details, confirm availability, and pick the next place to play.
Find Places to Play in 18BirdiesYouth on Course and 18Birdies FAQs
Can I use 18Birdies to find Youth on Course rounds?
Yes. Use the Courses tab in 18Birdies, open the filter menu, and select Youth on Course where available. Matching Youth on Course partner courses can appear in the course list, and golfers can also switch to map view to see nearby options. Always confirm Youth on Course availability directly with the course before you play.
Who can join Youth on Course?
Youth on Course says membership is available to young golfers from age 6 until their 19th birthday. Official eligibility and regional requirements are handled by Youth on Course.
How do I check if I am eligible for Youth on Course?
Eligibility is handled directly by Youth on Course and its regional partners. Visit Youth on Course, enter your location during registration, and review your local membership requirements before you play.
How much does Youth on Course cost?
Youth on Course membership pricing varies by region. Youth on Course says members can play for $5 or less at participating courses, with membership pricing shown during registration.
What should I check before playing a Youth on Course round?
Check whether the course participates, whether Youth on Course tee times are available, and whether extra costs like carts or range balls are included. Availability and policies can vary by course.
How do I know if a course is a Youth on Course partner in 18Birdies?
Look for the Youth on Course icon on the course photo or Course Profile in 18Birdies. You can also use the Youth on Course filter when available to surface nearby partner courses.
Can I see Youth on Course courses on the map in 18Birdies?
Yes. After filtering or searching for Youth on Course options, tap the map button in 18Birdies to view nearby partner courses on the map.
What if a Youth on Course partner course is missing the icon in 18Birdies?
If a course is listed as a Youth on Course partner but the icon is not showing in 18Birdies, message support@18birdies.com so the team can review it.
