Scratch Golf helps kids with congenial heart defects (CHD) take a mental-health break from medical issues, while meeting new friends, and learning the game of golf - a heart-safe activity they can play for a lifetime. Scratch Golf is powered by the Congenital Heart Alliance, a non-profit organization resolved to overcoming CHD through funding research, global collaboration, and well-being initiatives like Scratch Golf.
Congenital Heart alliance works with several other heart organizations to help children with CHD live full happy lives.
To bring Scratch Golf to your community or simply ask a question, please fill out out Contact Us form. To register for an event, please click the appropriate link below.
Scratch Golf
Heart Patients ages 6-14 are eligible to be considered for the FREE Scratch Golf camp!
Participants accepted to participate will attend a 3-day instructional golf camp followed by multi-week golf classes hosted by First Tee. Participants must commit to attending both programs.
All new participants will receive a set of junior golf clubs. Returning and new participants will also receive, Scratch Golf logo polo shirt, hat and more!
See below for Scratch Golf programs in your area.
Scratch Golf Events
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Cincinnati
Where it all started in 2016!
Calling kids ages 6-14 living in and around the Greater Cincinnati area.
Scratch Golf Camp 2024
August 1-3 | 10 am-Noon
Reeves Golf Course - 4747 Playfield Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Following the 3 day golf camp, kids will attend the fall session of First Tee which meets once a week for 6 weeks beginning the week of Sept 9th. First Tee - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky has several locations around the city and various class times to allow you to choose a class that works best for you. To view the fall schedule click HERE.
Once you determine which fall class is best for you, click the link below to register for both the camp and the fall classes!
Questions? Contact Jeanne Siegel - Jeanne.siegel@chaoc.org or 513.812.2266
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New Orleans
Since 2022
Calling all kids ages 7-17 living in and around the Greater New Orleans area…
Scratch Golf Camp 2024 sponsored by the Henry Aucoin Foundation and the Congenital Heart Alliance
June 11-13 | 9am-Noon
Audubon Golf Course - 6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA 70118
Following the 3 day golf camp, kids will attend a multi-week session of golf classes at First Tee - Greater New Orleans to continue to learn and develop their golf skills. Locations and times vary to allow you to choose what is convenient for your family. Click HERE to view locations.
After registering for camp, a First Tee representative will be in touch to talk through class and location options for your follow up class.
Questions? Contact info@firstteenola.org
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Minnesota
Stay Tuned…2025
Calling kids ages 6-14 living in and around the Minneapolis area.
Scratch Golf Camp 2025
Highland National Golf Club - 1403 Montreal Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116
Following a 4 day golf camp, kids will attend a multi-week golf class at First Tee - Minnesota to continue to learn and develop their golf skills. Locations and times vary to allow you to choose a time that is convenient for your family. Click HERE to plan ahead and view locations.
Questions? Contact Jeanne Siegel - Jeanne.siegel@chaoc.org or 513.812.2266
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Phoenix
Since 2020
Calling kids ages 7-17 living in and around the Greater Phoenix area.
Stay tuned for more information on future Scratch Golf Camps.
Questions? Contact Jeanne.siegel@chaoc.org
Affiliates + Resources
Our organization works with several other heart organizations to help children with CHD live full happy lives. Here are just a few of our friends you should check out.
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Website here: https://www.chaoc.org/
SCRATCHgolf and the Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati work together regularly.
Their mission is stated as: To inspire heartfelt hope in patients and families impacted by congenital heart defects, as well as the medical practitioners that care for them, through the funding of groundbreaking research, global collaboration, and holistic well-being initiatives.
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Website here: https://firsttee.org/
First Tee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teaches children life skills through purposed golf lessons. By integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee attempts to build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience in participating children. First Tee reaches more than 3.6 million youth annually through programs delivered at chapter program locations, in schools and at youth centers across the country and select international locations.
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Website here: https://www.uskidsgolf.com/
U.S. Kids Golf was started as a family business desiring to stay true to the mission and purpose of bringing kids into the game. The Foundation was formed because providing the right equipment needed to be coupled with improved programs, coaching, and opportunity for competition, like other organized sports.
The vision of families spending time together outdoors and playing golf is our true passion, and many people throughout the golf industry have joined us in our efforts. We are thankful for their role in giving kids the lifelong game of golf.