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]

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

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 💐

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! 😃😃

05/05/2026

SwingPals All-Star team and their families enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Heritage Club in Wake Forest this past weekend.

They may have been defeated by an incredibly strong Heritage team, but they had a great time, and that’s what the day was all about.

Thank you to everyone who came out, played, cheered, and helped make the day so special. Moments like this are what make the SwingPals community so meaningful.

05/01/2026

A day at UNC, and a glimpse of the future.

SwingPals students toured UNC’s historic libraries, heard the stories behind the tradition, and learned what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Standing on the very field where Coach Mary once won a national championship, they didn’t just hear about success, they saw it.

Experiences like this change perspective.

They plant seeds.

Maybe most importantly, they got to picture themselves here.

And they remind every student: you belong in places like this.

04/25/2026

It’s a perfect day for some Saturday golf with some of our HS students! Sometimes it’s hard to believe they’ve been with us since 6th grade 😱🤩

How did you spend your Saturday?

04/22/2026

What’s in your control?

Today’s Mindful Monday activity gave our students a powerful visual reminder: life is a lot like a game controller 🎮

We asked a simple but important question: “What can I control?”

Using this controller exercise, students identified the areas that are truly in their hands:
✨ Their reactions
✨ Their emotions
✨ Their thoughts
✨ Their actions
✨ What they say
✨ Their effort
✨ Their mindset
✨ Their body language
✨ Their movement, skills, and even how they choose to spend their time

Watching students pause, reflect, and realize that even when life feels overwhelming, they still have power.

This is how we build self-awareness and help young people take ownership of their lives.

Small lessons. Big impact. 💭💚

04/17/2026

This was more than just a 6th grade camp 🔥

This week with our Githens 6th graders, we saw confidence grow and focus sharpen IN REAL TIME!

Whether students were resetting after a tough moment, or experimenting with their swing, they leaned into the SwingPals process of the Mental Preshot Routine which challenged them in new and impactful ways.

We had a blast with Githens students and we look forward to continuing a powerful and exciting journey with you! 🙌🏾

04/15/2026

What an incredible opportunity to partner with this weekend for a meaningful tree-planting event! 🌱

Through our SwingPals FORE The Community initiative, our students have the chance to connect with local Durham organizations, reinforcing the importance of giving back and staying actively involved in their community.

In total, we planted 28 trees! 🌳

Not only did our students get their hands in the soil, but they also learned about the rich history of Duke’s Chapel United Methodist Church and worked alongside fellow Durham residents to support a citywide beautification effort.

Moments like these are what community, growth, and impact are all about. 💚

Address

Hillandale Golf Course, 1600 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC
27705

Telephone

+19196995929

Website

http://www.swingpals.org/

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