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SwingPals SwingPals uses golf to teach Durham public school students mindfulness, resilience, and focus, helping them thrive. Beginners welcome.

Our mission is to build character, confidence, and brighter futures for kids facing adversity. Offering men and women the opportunity to mentor an at-risk child while enjoying free PGA golf lessons. http://www.swingpals.org or email, [email protected]

Wow—what a night for Durham students! ⛳️💚Together, we raised more than $70,000 at our 3rd Annual Topgolf Fundraiser! We ...
09/03/2026

Wow—what a night for Durham students! ⛳️💚

Together, we raised more than $70,000 at our 3rd Annual Topgolf Fundraiser! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who played, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and helped make the evening such a success.

We also celebrated the $100,000 Sports Matter grant presented as part of DICK’S Sporting Goods’ three-year, $175,000 commitment to SwingPals.

And we’re just getting started! Our next milestone is to raise $250,000 by December 31.

Thanks to the generosity of the SwingPals Leadership Circle, $100,000 in matching funds remains available through January 31, 2027. Gifts from new donors—and the increased portion of gifts from current donors—will be matched, helping your support go twice as far and bring SwingPals to more Durham students.

Thank you for believing in what’s possible for Durham’s young people!

Learn more and give at swingpals.org

Big thanks to our Signature Partners and Sponsors that made this event possible:

PGA TOUR Superstore The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation CT Wilson Construction Company, Inc Trust Company of the South

We’ll gladly handle the golfing if you keep investing in Durham’s young people! ⛳️💚We’re incredibly grateful to The DICK...
09/03/2026

We’ll gladly handle the golfing if you keep investing in Durham’s young people! ⛳️💚

We’re incredibly grateful to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation for believing in our students and helping create brighter futures through the power of sports. We’re proud to be a partner!

SwingPals made the news! ⛳CBS 17 recently visited Hillandale Golf Course to highlight its new driving range and practice...
08/03/2026

SwingPals made the news! ⛳

CBS 17 recently visited Hillandale Golf Course to highlight its new driving range and practice facilities, and the opportunities they will create for SwingPals students.

A special shoutout to Kamere, who represented SwingPals on TV! We are so proud of him.

Thank you to Hillandale Golf Course Director Karl Kimball and the City of Durham, NC Government for their continued support.

Watch the story:
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/positive-impact-durham-opens-new-driving-range-practice-facilities-at-citys-oldest-golf-course/amp/

Want to help SwingPals grow at Hillandale? Join our Topgolf Fundraiser on August 19. Proceeds will help build our new home, and only five team spots remain!

Registration closes August 14: http://www.swingpals.org/topgolf-2026

It’s always a pleasant surprise to be visited in the office by our students! 😆
07/10/2026

It’s always a pleasant surprise to be visited in the office by our students! 😆

Wow! More than $32,000 raised in honor of Ron Harman!Yesterday’s Ron Harman Invitational brought together teams, sponsor...
06/19/2026

Wow! More than $32,000 raised in honor of Ron Harman!

Yesterday’s Ron Harman Invitational brought together teams, sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters for a special day celebrating Ron’s legacy and supporting SwingPals’ work with Durham students.

Proceeds will help grow our after-school program, provide more transportation, and begin building the Ron Harman Workforce Development Program.

Congratulations to Fore Right! on taking home the trophy, and thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this event possible.

Together, we are carrying Ron’s legacy forward!

Tomorrow is tournament day!We are so grateful for the incredible support behind the first-ever Ron Harman Invitational. ...
06/17/2026

Tomorrow is tournament day!

We are so grateful for the incredible support behind the first-ever Ron Harman Invitational. From tee sponsors to prize donors to food donors, this community has shown up in a big way to help make the event possible.

Events like this make a difference. Your support helps expand SwingPals programs, reach more students, and unlock the full potential of Durham’s youth.

Thank you to every volunteer, business, partner, and supporter who helped bring this tournament to life.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Ari, right, and Avi, center, two Durham Academy students from the Class of 2028, presented Doug Hodges, Executive Direct...
06/04/2026

Ari, right, and Avi, center, two Durham Academy students from the Class of 2028, presented Doug Hodges, Executive Director of SwingPals, with a $250 check from their golf ball collection project.

Together, Ari and Avi have collected more than 1,000 high-quality golf balls. After washing and packaging them, the balls are ready to be shared with golfers in exchange for donations to SwingPals.

Ari and Avi are yet another example of young people stepping up to the tee and showing what future leadership looks like.

Way to go, Ari and Avi!

Cary Academy students are stepping up for the Durham community!Zofia, CA Class of 2029, and Audrey, CA Class of 2030, re...
05/11/2026

Cary Academy students are stepping up for the Durham community!

Zofia, CA Class of 2029, and Audrey, CA Class of 2030, recently met with Coach Hodges to donate golf clubs for his SwingPals students.

Coach Hodges shared, “Zofia and Audrey are two more examples of today’s youth stepping up as leaders in our community.”

They are already looking for more ways to secure much-needed junior clubs and find new, creative ways to support Coach Hodges’ work in Durham.

To join them in supporting SwingPals, please visit www.swingpals.org/donate

Happy Mother’s Day, from SwingPals! Grateful to all mothers in every shape and form. We wouldn’t be here without you. Ho...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day, from SwingPals! Grateful to all mothers in every shape and form. We wouldn’t be here without you.

Hoping today feels extra special…you’re more than deserving 💐

Coaches and students posing for a quick flick! Even With all the hard work, you can always find lots of smiles around he...
05/07/2026

Coaches and students posing for a quick flick! Even With all the hard work, you can always find lots of smiles around here! 😃😃

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Hillandale Golf Course, 1600 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC
27705

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+19196995929

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