Affordable, accessible golf for kids
Join us at the 2nd Annual NewClub Charity Classic > https://www.golfgenius.com/ggid/charityclassic2024 in partnership with the Chicago District Golf Association Benefitting Youth on Course in the Chicago District.
Summary
In this episode, host Matt Considine is joined by Elijah Collins to discuss the importance of Youth on Course, a program providing affordable golf access for kids ages 6-18 across the country. Elijah was one of the first kids in the country to have access to Youth on Course when it got started in his hometown of San Francisco. He shares his experience with Youth on Course and how it helped him get into and develop a passion for the game. They also discuss the non-golf elements of the program, such as the caddy program, internships, and scholarships. The episode concludes with a call to support Youth on Course and participate in the upcoming NewClub charity classic event on Oct 19th at Cog Hill Dubsdread in Chicago. The link to the event is in the bio!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:19 The Importance of Youth on Course
08:08 Elijah's Experience with Youth on Course
17:24 Non-Golf Opportunities with Youth on Course
23:51 Expanding Access: Youth on Course Goes National and International
31:06 Life Lessons on the Golf Course
39:49 Investing in the Future: Supporting Youth on Course
45:17 Elijah's Future Plans
Creators and Guests
Host
Matt Considine
Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.
Host
The Professor
NewClub's Chief Ambassador and every golf sicko's favorite educator. Kevin is a thoughtful and deeply curious host. His studied, constructivist approach adds intellectual enrichment and balance to the show. As a professor of Math Education at the University of Georgia, Kevin's background in applied mathematics and cognitive psychology uniquely informs his insights on golf strategy and performance. Originally from Ohio, Kevin was a Division I collegiate golfer at the University of Akron, where his passion for understanding mathematical thinking began. After earning his doctorate from Arizona State University, he combined his analytical expertise with his love for golf by co-founding Golf Blueprint, an organization aimed at helping golfers optimize their games through data-driven strategies. Kevin enjoys balancing deep philosophical discussions with simple pleasures, such as indulging his sweet tooth, cheering on college football, and spending relaxed evenings with his friends, his wife, and their beloved dog, Nole.