A girl practices her chip in the backyard as the sun goes down.
Programs + Apply

A real start in golf, without the private-lesson price tag.

Our programs are built around what a kid needs to start: gear that works at home, short practice that feels like a game and a next step when they are ready.

Who we serve

Talent shows up everywhere. Access does not.

Kids First is for families who want golf for their child but find private training out of reach. If cost, gear or a place to practice is what stands in the way, we want to hear from you.

  • Applications come from a parent or guardian.
  • We review every request personally and reply with next steps.
  • Selection details for our first season will be shared with every family on the list.
A boy swings through a chip on the grass next to a sidewalk.
How the habit forms

Practice at home is where the habit forms.

Ten good minutes in the yard after school can do more for a young golfer than a long drive to the range once a month. We work alongside local junior programs and focus on the practice that happens in between.

A young girl in a jersey walks up to her ball with a junior club in a basement game.
What we are building

That is why our programs start with practice you can do anywhere.

Each piece is designed to grow with the kid. Details for our first season will be shared with families on the list.

01

A home practice kit

A chipping game a kid can set up in minutes in a yard, a driveway or a basement.

02

Clinics and coaching connections

Group sessions and introductions to coaches and local junior golf.

03

Simulator practice

Indoor sessions so practice does not stop when Indiana courses close for winter. With Magic Fairway(new site coming soon).

A girl chips toward Wedge Master nets across a wide backyard lawn.
Proven tools

And the tools are already in backyards today.

The Wedge Master chipping game from DDSports is built to set up anywhere, from grass to sand to snow, which makes it a natural fit for practice at home.

See the Wedge Master Pro at DDSports

Apply

Tell us about your golfer, and we will reach out when spots open.

The application takes about a minute. We only ask for what we need: your contact details, your child's age and your city.

A boy sets up over a chip shot on a practice mat at home.
Privacy first

Your family's privacy comes first.

Guardians only

Only a parent or guardian should apply. We never collect a child's last name or school.

Photos only with consent

We only share a child's photo with written guardian consent, and never a last name, school or address.

Your data stays here

We use your details only to reply about Kids First. We never sell or share them.

Apply, refer or volunteer

Ready when your golfer is.

Apply for your child, refer a kid you know or offer your time as a volunteer coach.

Apply or refer a kid

Parents and guardians only, please.

We use your details only to reply about Kids First Golf Foundation. We never sell or share them. See our privacy note.