Recognized as Hook A Kid On Golf's 2006 Site of the Year
Aiken Junior Sports Association
For the past 24 years, the Aiken Junior Sports Association has sponsored Aiken Hook A Kid On Golf to give boys and girls who are 8-13 years of age in the Aiken area access to quality golf instruction—especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the game. Almost 4,000 kids have participated since the first clinics in 2002. These one-week clinics are held at five golf facilities in the Aiken area. Please visit each of the 2025 clinic links for some pictures from recent clinics. Application Forms for 2026 are available here
2026
Golf Clinics
Golf instruction each morning (Monday-Friday)
8:30-11:00 M, F
8:30-12:30 T – Th
2026 Application Forms can be obtained by clicking on the links below or by emailing betsymark@bellsouth.net. Questions can be addressed to Program President, Mark Mahoney at 803-270-8206
We are very appreciative of the interest and wish we could accept more kids. Make a note on your calendar and go to the website in February 2026 to apply early for the 2026 Clinics
All clinics limited to 35 participants except for the Aiken First Tee clinic which is limited to 30 participants.
Selection of applicants will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics fill up rapidly and the AJSA will do their best to update the Website of clinics that are full.
DEADLINE: All forms and payments must be received by Monday May 4, 2026 (or earlier). Later applicants will be considered if space is available.
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Our clinics tend to fill up quickly each year due to limited spots and high demand. By joining our mailing list, you’ll receive priority email notifications as soon as registration opens—giving you the best chance to secure your child’s spot before sessions reach capacity.
Opportunities for Young Golfers
Further Development of Golf Skills
To continue their golf development, the participants completing our program are encouraged to join the Aiken First Tee Program and/or become involved with junior golf at several local golf courses. Information about the Aiken First Tee will be provided to the participants and parents at each clinic and a link to their website is provided here.
In addition, all our clinic host sites have opportunities for juniors to stay active in golf. These include private lessons, junior tournaments, complimentary use of some facilities, etc. Please reach out to these facilities for what they may have available for your junior golfer.
For the older boys and girls, a discussion is held at each session regarding caddy opportunities at the nearby Old Barnwell Golf Course and about the Evans Scholarship program (a full college scholarship program) which has recently been added at the University of South Carolina.
Getting Involved
Volunteer
The Aiken Hook a Kid On Golf clinics are run entirely by volunteers. Normally, there are 12 – 16 volunteers participating each day to allow the clinic to run smoothly. All types of volunteers are needed!
Absolutely not, though many of our volunteers love the game of golf, we are made up of golfers of all levels and several non-golfers. We have some veteran volunteers and golf professionals to lead the sessions, but additional help is needed with the sessions, lunches, escorting children for water/bathroom breaks, etc.
Absolutely, with summer vacations, we gladly welcome help on whatever days may work for you. Some of our volunteers are even on a “call as needed” basis if it is determined that a clinic will be short-handed.
Clinics typically run from 8:30 – 11:00 on Monday and Friday, and from 8:30 – 12:30 on Tuesday – Thursday.
Yes, we always need extra hands to pick up the food, pour the drinks, clean up afterwards, etc. This would be from around 11:00 – 12:30 on Tuesdays – Thursdays.
Support Our Cause
Program Sponsors and Donations
The Aiken Junior Sports Association was founded to give youth in the Aiken area access to quality golf instruction—especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the game. Thanks to the generous support of local individuals, businesses, the City of Aiken, and community grants, about 50% of the 2026 $330 per-child program cost is covered. Full scholarships are available for any child who cannot afford the registration fee.
All funds are used strictly for participant materials and lunches, as local golf clubs graciously donate their facilities and staff at no cost to the program.
Donations to support this effort may be made to the Aiken Junior Sports Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and mailed to: 120 Colleton Ave. SE, Aiken, SC 29801 or donations may be made online by selecting the Donate button.
2025 Sponsors
The following organizations provided generous support to the program:
- South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
- Heritage Classic Foundation
- Aiken Sertoma Club
- Southern Cross Sertoma Club
- Palmetto Amateur Tournament
- Augusta Rotary Club-Hull Foundation
- Members of Houndslake Country Club
- Members of Palmetto Golf Club
- Members of Woodside Country Club
- Members of Cedar Creek Golf Club
- Cedar Creek Golf Club
- Houndslake Country Club
- Palmetto Golf Club
- Aiken First Tee
- Woodside Country Club
- Generous Citizens of Aiken County
- City of Aiken – Parks, Recreation & Tourism
- Aiken County Sheriff Dept.