U.S. Bank and PGA Pro Collin Morikawa Expand Access for Youth Golfers

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U.S. Bank and PGA Tour pro Collin Morikawa are expanding access for youth golfers through the Birdie Challenge. For every birdie Morikawa makes during the season, U.S. Bank donates five memberships to Youth on Course, a nonprofit that offers affordable golfing opportunities for young people. So far, Morikawa's 325 birdies have resulted in 1,625 memberships being donated.

U.S. Bank employees are also contributing through the 100 Hole Hike challenge, which has led to 2,700 holes golfed and additional donations. The initiative aims to make golf more accessible and affordable for youth, with Youth on Course offering rounds for as little as $5 at thousands of courses nationwide.

The partnership between U.S. Bank, Morikawa, and Youth on Course is helping to grow the game inclusively and create opportunities for the next generation of golfers.

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• U.S. Bank's partnership with Collin Morikawa and Youth on Course has provided 1,625 golf memberships to youth
• The initiative improves accessibility and affordability of golf for young people
• U.S. Bank employees have contributed to the cause by golfing 2,700 holes in the 100 Hole Hike challenge

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2024 / U.S. Bank:

Through the Birdie Challenge, the golf pro and U.S. Bank are providing more than 1,600 memberships to nonprofit Youth on Course

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

Golf is a tough game to master. It can also be hard for youth golfers to afford. Through U.S. Bank's partnership with PGA Tour pro, Collin Morikawa and nonprofit Youth on Course, more than 1,600 kids nationwide are finding it easier to get out on the course this year.

Through the Birdie Challenge, U.S. Bank donates five memberships to Youth on Course for every birdie Morikawa makes during the season. Morikawa has made 325 birdies so far this season, resulting in 1,625 memberships being donated to the nonprofit.

Youth on Course provides enhanced access to golfing opportunities for young people, including offering rounds of golf for as little as $5 at thousands of courses throughout the country.

"Golf can be difficult to get access to from an affordability perspective," Morikawa said. "Creating better access for these kids is going to open up opportunities for them to not only golf, but also benefit from everything that golf has to offer. We're opening up the future for the next generation of golfers."

U.S. Bank employees have also supported the partnership with Youth on Course throughout the season through the 100 Hole Hike challenge. For playing a round of golf and posting a picture of themselves and their scorecard afterward, U.S. Bank makes a donation to Youth on Course on the employee's behalf. So far, U.S. Bank employees have golfed 2,700 holes and counting this season.

Emily Stauffer, 16, is a Birdie Challenge membership recipient from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who is already taking advantage of the perks offered by Youth on Course.

"I feel very privileged to have an opportunity to golf locally at such an affordable rate," she said. "It helps remove some of the extra burden from my parents, who help fund my participation in golf. I'm excited to use the membership at some new courses outside of my home county."

As Morikawa and U.S. Bank team members continue to hit the course this year, the membership count will continue to grow.

"We're grateful for our partnership with Collin and U.S. Bank," said Adam Heieck, Youth on Course CEO. "It is a gift to have partners whose values align with our own and it helps us to reach so many more youth golfers to continue growing our game in an inclusive way."

For more information on the Birdie Challenge, visit youthoncourse.org/us-bank.

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FAQ

How many youth golf memberships has the U.S. Bank (USB) Birdie Challenge provided so far?

The U.S. Bank Birdie Challenge has provided 1,625 youth golf memberships so far, based on Collin Morikawa's 325 birdies this season.

What is the cost of a round of golf for youth through the Youth on Course program supported by U.S. Bank (USB)?

Through the Youth on Course program supported by U.S. Bank, young people can play rounds of golf for as little as $5 at thousands of courses throughout the country.

How are U.S. Bank (USB) employees contributing to the youth golf initiative?

U.S. Bank employees are contributing to the youth golf initiative through the 100 Hole Hike challenge, where they play golf and post a picture with their scorecard, resulting in a donation to Youth on Course. So far, employees have golfed 2,700 holes this season.

Who is partnering with U.S. Bank (USB) for the Birdie Challenge to support youth golf?

U.S. Bank is partnering with PGA Tour pro Collin Morikawa and the nonprofit Youth on Course for the Birdie Challenge to support youth golf.