Looking for ways to help your child grow in golf? This list highlights opportunities for all levels — from beginner programs like U.S. Kids Golf to competitive pathways such as Drive, Chip & Putt, AJGA, and the Texas Mexico Cup. With a mix of national and regional options, families can find the right balance of convenience and exposure while using structured tournaments and USGA handicaps to track progress, all while staying engaged through family-focused programs.
| Website | Resource Details |
| Obtain a United States Golf Association (USGA) GHIN Handicap through FMLP — https://membership.txga.org/start/join/?cid=8938 | In golf, we use handicaps to measure our playing ability. This number is calculated from your scores, courses, and tees that you play. It’s standardized worldwide and used at any rated course. This is a free service we offer for FTGH participants 18 and under. (If you’re over 18, there is a $45 fee.) |
| USGA Rules of Golf Free Education — https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/education.html | Explore USGA Rules Education resources and discover why to know the Rules of Golf is to truly enjoy the game. |
| SideLineSwap Golf Clubs — https://sidelineswap.com/shop/golf/clubs/complete-sets/l186 | Affordable pre-owned golf clubs and complete sets for junior golfers, making it easier for families to find the right equipment as your child grows. |
| U.S. Kids Golf Club Fitting — https://www.uskidsgolf.com/pages/products-overview | Fitting guidance so that clubs are sized appropriately for kids (by height/skill instead of just age), which is especially helpful for young or smaller players. |
| Drive, Chip & Putt Competition — https://www.drivechipandputt.com/ | A free national junior skills competition (driving, chipping, putting) for youth ages 7‑15. Great for introducing competitive play in a fun, low-pressure context. |
| U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments — https://tournaments.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments | Info on U.S. Kids Golf tournaments (local tours, state/regional events, World Championship), including how to register, divisions by age, and how to get involved. For youth ages 5-18. |
| Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf — https://www.stpgajuniorgolf.com/ | Regional junior‑golf program for youth ages 6-18 that may offer additional tournaments or junior‑golf community resources. |
| American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) — https://www.ajga.org/ | A major junior‑golf organization offering high‑level tournaments and development opportunities for youth ages 12-19. |
| Texas Mexico Cup — https://www.texasmexicocup.com/ | A regional junior golf event/tournament (or series) that can provide additional competitive opportunities for youth golfers ages 7-18 — including cross‑region exposure. |
| Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) — https://www.hjgt.org/ | One of the largest and most active junior golf circuits in the world, offering competitive tournament opportunities for youth golfers ages 8-18 |
