WATSON LINKS MENTORS FOUNDATION

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Golf legend Tom Watson believes golf is good for kids. That’s why he started Watson Links five years ago as a way to support junior golf. He attributes his success on and off the course to the mentors in his life, and would like to provide those same advantages for today’s young players. The mission of Watson Links is to lift up young golfers by breaking down the barriers to golf, such as cost, course access, and game knowledge so that more kids play golf with the guidance of a golf mentor and ultimately, become lifelong players.

Started in Tom Watson's home town, Watson Links now supports golf mentoring initiatives in 17 locations across the United States. Kansas City remains our largest market serving more than 100 junior golfers each season.

After completing a background check and safety orientation, adult volunteer golf mentors will be paired with a course-ready junior golfer to play nine holes of golf free of charge at selected courses across the Kansas City metro. Golf mentors are not instructors, but rather positive role models who help junior golfers become more confident on the course and learn to love the game. They celebrate the wins and shake off the losses. Two juniors and two mentors will comprise the tee times.