The Youth Golf Foundation of North Carolina sponsoring

the Junior Golf Program at Mooresville Golf Club

"Impacting the lives of youth through the game of golf and community programs".

Our organizations mission is to serve area youth through the game of golf while building stronger communities.

Our goal is to provide the golf learning facilities and the experience that will enable kids to partake of a game that teaches values for life and which can be played for a life time. Golf, Grades, and Growing is the slogan we promote. Programming will serve to the Lake Norman Region of Mooresville, North Carolina. The program introduces the game of golf to all youth of our community. The objective of the organizers is to use golf as a medium to improve a child's

The Youth Golf Foundation of North Carolina was co-founded by Michael Abate with the support of professionals and the Charlotte area business community. Their common thread was simply to give something back to the youth of the Lake Norman Region and beyond. Focus will be on all youth ages 4 through 17. The Youth Golf Foundation of North Carolina is now sponsoring the youth program at Mooresville Golf Club. 

The Foundation has clear goals, it has highly competent and enthusiastic teachers and volunteers, it helps build student's self-esteem while it rewards good performance and opens golf to a new generation of young people.

Provides opportunities to learn the game of golf for all people in the community. Also brings golf to physically challenged and disadvantaged youth.

Provides facilities and programs that focus on improving the well being of fellow citizens, regardless of age, skill, or economic challenges.

We support the development of learning opportunities, activities, and interpersonal relationships.


Empower Youth - Activity Based - Master Driven - Continuous Learning

Youth Golf Foundation of NC Established December 2009  

 What happened to The First Tee logo?

Starting January 1^st 2012 The Mooresville Golf Course and PGA Professional Mike Abate will operate the junior golf program at Mooresville Golf Course.  The Youth Golf Foundation of North Carolina sponsoring the junior golf program at Mooresville Golf Club, program name TBD.

Over the past 6 years the relationship we all had with The First Tee has been outstanding and the participation and support from the community has always been excellent. The town of Mooresville, Mike Abate, and the Youth Golf Foundation feel by keeping the program internally, it will benefit and serve the Mooresville Golf Course, and Mooresville Lake Norman Region youth while making golf and golf lesson opportunities available to a higher level of learning and fun!

 I have noticed a rate decrease?

Starting January 1^st, 2012 the yearly student registration fee will still only be $60 per student, however the multiple student registration fee will be $75 per household!

 I have noticed a rate increase?

There will be a small increase in some youth programs offered starting 2012. This will be the first price increase in over 4 years for junior golf programs at Mooresville Golf Course. The YGF of NC and Mooresville Golf Course plan keep pricing at a competitive level while offering more added value in their golf programs.

 What is included in our yearly membership fee?

Registered youth from 1/1/12 to 12/31/12 will have the privilege to play Mooresville GC for $5 any time of the year. Membership fees also help offset the cost of student uniform pieces, instruction fees, and lesson supplies.

 Will students still get the same benefits?

Yes, all registered students will receive benefits such as $5 greens fees, golf club usage, and opportunities for other youth related events. By keeping the golf program more internally with the golf course, it will open the door for future incentives and benefits for all the youth.

 Who will be the Coach’s?

The coaching staff will still be lead by PGA Professional Mike Abate and PGA Professionals Jeremy Elliot and Charlie Roberts of Mooresville Golf Club. Assistance will also be provided by LPGA professionals, Volunteers, and Student Coaches.

 What changes are going to be made?

While we are always trying to make things better, and create the best possible learning environment within our resources, The Mooresville Junior Golf Program plans to keep the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters while adding other programs such as, Junior Inter Club Team, Special Needs Classes, Girls only classes, and Play with the Pro Days.

 Why do you feel this program is comparable to The First Tee program?

While The First Tee may be a strong national program, by hosting a youth program on a more local level will allow for more support on a community level. The youth program at Mooresville Golf Course will have more of a “menu” of options for all youth and continue to specialize in a “grass roots” program, and advance classes for High School and Collegiate preparation. Emphasis will still be placed on Golf Fundamentals, Golf Knowledge, Rules, and Etiquette of the game. All of these practices build youth for every day life experiences and skills.

 When will programming be offered?

Programming will continue to be offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters will adding other classes, curriculum, events, play days, and clinics throughout the year.

 Where do I go for information?

Information can be found at Mooresville Golf Course 800 Golf Course Drive 28115 704-663-2539 and www.TheYouthGolfFoundationofNC.org 704-490-0229.

 What will the golf curriculum cover?

The golf curriculum will continue to cover golf skills, golf knowledge, golf rules,  and golf etiquette for youth ages 4 to 17 years of age.

 What ages will be served?

Junior golf instruction will continue to serve those youth ages 4 to 17. Students are placed into classes based on age, level of experience, and availability.

 How big are the classes, and what happens when they are full?

Registration will stop once that particular class is full. Class sizes will depend on the number of Coaches and the type of curriculum offered.

 Can I volunteer for the program?

Volunteers are always needed and can be used in vast majority of ways to help the program. All volunteers go through a background check and placed into their area of strength.

 Can I make donations to the program?

Donations are always accepted and help keep the cost of the program down while giving opportunities to those youth in need.

 What yardage should my child be playing on the golf course?