More Than 50,000 Young Golfers Join BofA's 'Golf with Us' - Next 25,000 Spots Now Open

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Bank of America's (BAC) 'Golf with Us' program has achieved remarkable success, enrolling over 50,000 young golfers in just 31 days across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Washington, D.C. The program, launched during the 2025 Masters Tournament, provides youth ages 6-18 with access to thousands of golf courses for $5 or less per round through a free one-year Youth on Course membership. Already, 3,400 new members have played over 6,100 rounds. Due to extraordinary demand, BofA is expanding the program to accommodate an additional 25,000 participants. The initiative aligns with the bank's broader commitment to youth empowerment, economic opportunity, and financial education.

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• Strong program adoption with 50,000 enrollments in just 31 days shows successful community engagement
• Program expansion to accommodate additional 25,000 participants demonstrates scalability
• Wide geographical reach across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and D.C. shows national impact
• Early success with 3,400 members already playing 6,100 rounds indicates active participation

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In response to extraordinary demand, bank commits to expanding program to reach even more kids nationwide

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and MONTEREY, Calif., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has surpassed its goal of enrolling more than 50,000 young golfers in Golf with Us, and has opened the program to an additional 25,000 participants who can enroll online now at BofA.com/GolfWithUs.

Launched during the 2025 Masters Tournament last month, Golf with Us offers youth ages 6-18 access to thousands of courses for $5 or less per round through a free one-year membership to Youth on Course. In just 31 days, the program reached families in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Washington, D.C., with more than 3,400 new members having already played more than 6,100 rounds of golf at participating courses.

"We knew there was tremendous interest in golf, though the speed of this response to Golf with Us surpassed even our most ambitious expectations," said David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital & Specialized Consumer Client Solutions, Bank of America. "Golf with Us is about more than the game — it's about access, confidence, and creating opportunities for kids to cultivate skills that will help them thrive on the course, at home, in the classroom and in life. The success of this first phase has inspired us to do even more."

In addition to expanding the program to reach another 25,000 young golfers, Bank of America will continue to evaluate the long-term impact of Golf with Us, exploring ways to support returning players, deepen partnerships in local communities, and further broaden access for young players.

Golf With Us is part of the bank's broader commitment to youth empowerment, economic opportunity, and financial education — and a reflection of how Bank of America partners with iconic brands to drive lasting positive change.

To register or learn more, visit BofA.com/GolfWithUs.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 69 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,700 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BAC).

For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

Youth on Course

Youth on Course, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, Calif., provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 4 million subsidized rounds of golf for $5 or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the AJGA and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U.S. National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, Vintage Cup and Online Auction to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting youthoncourse.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.

Reporters may contact:

Andy Aldridge, Bank of America
Phone: 1.980.387.0514
andrew.aldridge@bofa.com

Daniel Monroe, Youth on Course
Buffalo Groupe
Phone: 843.422.0682
dmonroe@buffalogroupe.com 

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FAQ

What is Bank of America's Golf with Us program and how does it work?

Golf with Us is a BAC program offering youth ages 6-18 access to thousands of golf courses for $5 or less per round through a free one-year Youth on Course membership. Registration is available at BofA.com/GolfWithUs.

How many participants has BAC's Golf with Us program enrolled in 2025?

The program has enrolled over 50,000 young golfers in its first 31 days and is now opening spots for an additional 25,000 participants.

What is the age requirement for Bank of America's Golf with Us program?

The program is open to youth ages 6-18 years old.

How successful has BAC's Golf with Us program been since launch?

The program has been highly successful, reaching over 50,000 enrollments across all 50 states, with 3,400 new members playing more than 6,100 rounds of golf in just 31 days.

How much does it cost to play golf through BAC's Golf with Us program?

Program participants can play rounds of golf for $5 or less at participating courses through a free one-year Youth on Course membership.