Indian River Golf Foundation

08/06/2026

2026 FALL YOUTH GOLF PROGRAMS ARE HERE! ⛳🍂

This fall, the Indian River Golf Foundation has a program for every young golfer, whether they're picking up a club for the first time or preparing for tournament competition.

🏌️ SNAG Elementary Golf
Help us bring golf to your elementary school! Our fun, engaging program introduces students to the game while building confidence, coordination, and character.

⛳ August Games (Ages 7-18)
Have fun on the course with exciting games, challenges, and supervised on course experiences designed to improve skills while having a great time.

🏆 NEW Middle School & High School Club Golf Tournament Series
We're launching an exciting 8 tournament fall series for middle school and high school players. Gather your classmates, build a team, and represent your school while competing at local golf courses throughout Indian River County.

🍊 AJGT Junior Grapefruit Classic
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Vero Beach Country Club

One of the premier junior golf events on the Treasure Coast featuring Individual Stroke Play and Team Scramble competition.

🏌️ Traditional After School Golf
Beginning the week of October 12, our popular 7 week after school program returns with weekly instruction in putting, chipping, full swing, games, competitions, and skill development at Sandridge, Sebastian Golf Course, and Mangrove Sands.

At IRGF, golf is more than a game. Through CAP we develop Character, Achievement, and Purpose, helping young people become better golfers and even better people.

📅 Registration is now open!

🌐 www.IRGF.org
📞 (772) 202-3537

Please Like, Share, and Tag a parent, coach, teacher, or school that should know about these opportunities. Together, we can continue creating opportunities, building futures, and growing the game of golf in Indian River County.

08/06/2026

Thank you, OCP Community Outreach, Inc, for inviting us out to showcase the wide variety of career opportunities that golf has to offer. Also, great to see our friends at Helping Hands Program of South County! Look forward to having another golf instructional program with you.

07/27/2026

IRGF is giving middle school and high school golfers more opportunities to learn, play, compete, and grow this fall. These programs are designed for players with some on-course experience who are ready to build confidence, improve their skills, and spend more time on the golf course.

Our August Tuesday and Thursday Games begin August 4, with scheduled sessions at Mangrove Sands Golf Club, Sebastian Golf Course, and Sandridge Golf Club. Sessions run from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with early player check-in available at 3:30 PM.

The September Fall Tournament Series begins September 8, with events at Mangrove Sands, Sandridge, Oak Harbor, and Sebastian Golf Course. Tee time is 4:00 PM.

Pricing and registration are now available on our website.

👉 Register at IRGF.org/Calendar

Come be part of the IRGF pathway as we create opportunities, build futures, and grow the game together.

07/02/2026

Girls Golf Open House reminder! ⛳️🌴

Come out for Summer Swings with IRGF and the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Treasure Coast Chapter at Mangrove Sands Golf Club.

This is a relaxed, fun afternoon for girls in grades 6–12 to play, practice, meet new friends, and learn more about golf. No experience is needed, and no pressure at all. Whether you already play or you’re just curious about giving golf a try, this is the perfect chance to come out and have fun.

Bring a friend! Equipment will be available, so no clubs are no problem.

Join us on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Arrival and practice: 3:30 PM
Social gathering: 5:30 PM
Mangrove Sands Golf Club
100 Woodland Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32962

Questions? Contact Renie Calkin, PGA at [email protected].

Let’s play, practice, connect, and make it a great day for girls golf! ⛳️

07/02/2026

What a great way to wrap up our first few weeks with the Helping Hands Program of South County at Mangrove Sands Golf Club! ⛳💚

The Indian River Golf Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Helping Hands and introduce these young people to the game of golf in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment. Over the past few weeks, we saw smiles, confidence, curiosity, and growth, which is exactly what youth golf is all about.

A huge thank you to Mangrove Sands Golf Club for opening your doors and making everyone feel at home. Your hospitality, encouragement, and support helped create a special experience for these youths.

Thank you as well to the Helping Hands Program of South County for trusting IRGF with your students and for the incredible work you continue to do in our community.

Golf is more than a game. It is a pathway to confidence, character, friendships, and opportunity.

We are proud to be part of this partnership and look forward to seeing everyone back out on the course soon!

Indian River Golf Foundation
Helping kids grow through golf. ⛳💚

Today wraps up the Helping Hands Program of South County visits with Indian River Golf Foundation. It has been an absolute pleasure having everyone out at Mangrove Sands over the past few weeks.

Thank you to the Foundation for everything you do, and thank you for choosing our course. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you again next season! ⛳💚

06/11/2026

⛳ Summer Swings: Girls Golf Open House ⛳

The Indian River Golf Foundation and LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Treasure Coast Chapter invite girls in grades 7–12 to a fun, welcoming introduction to golf at Mangrove Sands Golf Club.

Whether you’re brand new to golf, returning after playing in elementary school, or already have some experience, this event is designed to be relaxed, social, and beginner-friendly.

No pressure. No experience required. Equipment available. Just come have fun and learn about golf.

Two Special Dates

📅 Monday, June 15, 2026

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026

⏰ 3:30 PM – Arrival & Practice Session

⏰ 5:30 PM – Social Gathering with food, drinks, players, parents, and coaches

📍 Mangrove Sands Golf Club

Bring a friend and experience golf together in a supportive environment where the focus is on play, practice, and connection.

Questions? Contact Renie Calkin, PGA.

06/10/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Introducing the IRGF Summer Tournament Series! 🏌️‍♀️

The Indian River Golf Foundation, in partnership with the Atlantic Junior Golf Tour, is excited to launch the 2026 Summer Tournament Series.

Designed for both developing and experienced junior golfers, this series provides fun, affordable, and meaningful competitive opportunities throughout the summer while helping players build confidence, sportsmanship, and on-course experience.

📅 2026 Summer Tournament Schedule

June 16 – Indian River Club

June 20 – Sandridge Golf Club (Lakes)

June 23 – Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club

June 25 – Quail Valley Golf Club (The Covey Par 3)

June 27 – Fairwinds Golf Course

July 7 – Mangrove Sands Golf Club

⛳ 6 & 9 Hole Course Play
⛳ 3:00 PM Tee Times
⛳ Playing formats based on skill level

The series is designed to give junior golfers valuable playing opportunities while creating a pathway for growth through competition, camaraderie, and fun.

💲 Series Entry Fees

$95 for 4 to 6 events
$65 for 1 to 3 events

*Reduced sibling rates available

Registration is now open, and space is limited.

🌐 Register at IRGF.org head over to the calendar

A special thank you to our golf facilities, coaches, volunteers, and community partners who continue to help create opportunities for young golfers throughout Indian River County, South Brevard, and North St. Lucie County.

Golf Today. Golf For Life.

Meet CAP, the newest ambassador of the Indian River Golf Foundation.

CAP stands for:
Character.
Achievement.
Purpose.

Every program should build character.
Every player should achieve growth.
Every golfer should find purpose.

06/10/2026

Today marked the beginning of something special.

The Indian River Golf Foundation is proud to partner with Helping Hands Program of South County launch the first of what we hope will be many youth golf instructional programs together.

Over the next four weeks, these young participants will be introduced to the game of golf in a fun, supportive environment while learning skills that extend far beyond the golf course. Through golf, we teach confidence, respect, perseverance, sportsmanship, and life lessons that can last a lifetime.

This program is made possible through the collaboration and support of Helping Hands Program of South County, Mangrove Sands Golf Club, the Indian River Golf Foundation, and those throughout our community who believe every child deserves access to the opportunities, mentorship, and life lessons that golf can provide. Continued community support helps make programs like this possible and allows us to expand our reach to even more young people throughout the region.

We are excited to welcome these students to the game and look forward to helping them continue their golf journey long after this initial program concludes.

Golf Today. Golf For Life.

Thank you to everyone helping make these opportunities possible. The future is bright, and we're just getting started. A special thank you to Zac Courtenay, PGA, for helping establish this partnership with Helping Hands and for his commitment to creating new opportunities for local youth through the game of golf. His leadership and dedication continue to expand the reach and impact of IRGF programs, introducing more young people to a game that teaches valuable life skills and can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

05/28/2026

☀️⛳ GIRLS GOLF OPEN HOUSE ⛳☀️

Looking for something fun, active, and confidence-building this summer?

Come join us at Mangrove Sands Golf Club for our Summer Swings Girls Golf Open House hosted by the Indian River Golf Foundation and LPGA-USGA Girls Golf - Treasure Coast Chapter!

Whether you already play golf or are just curious about trying it for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to come out, meet new friends, and enjoy the game in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

🏌️‍♀️ OPEN TO GIRLS GRADES 7–12
📍 Mangrove Sands Golf Club
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026

🕞 3:30 PM Arrival & Practice Session
🍔 5:30 PM Social Gathering with food, drinks, players, parents, and coaches

✅ No pressure
✅ No experience required
✅ Equipment available

Played golf in elementary school but went in a different direction? Thinking about giving golf another chance?

Come out and learn more about Club Golf. 💫

Bring a friend and come experience an afternoon of golf, friendship, and fun together!

📩 [email protected]
📞 630-740-0447

05/23/2026

☀️ SUMMER OF GOLF 2026 IS HERE! ☀️

Learn. Play. Compete. Grow. 🏌️

The Indian River Golf Foundation and the Atlantic Junior Golf Tour are teaming up to provide junior golfers of all skill levels, from first-time players to tournament competitors, an unforgettable summer on the course.

⛳ Summer School Traditional Golf Training
📅 June 4 to June 29, 2026
📍 Mondays at Mangrove Sands GC | Thursdays at Sandridge Golf Club
🕒 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Players receive:
✅ PGA professional instruction
✅ Full swing, short game, and on-course training
✅ Equipment provided if needed
✅ Player Cadet assistance
✅ Beginner to intermediate skill levels welcome

💰 Cost: $155 (siblings half price)

🏆 AJGT Showcase #5
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Sandridge Golf Club (Lakes Course)
🕐 1:00 PM Start

Compete in:
• Individual Stroke Play Divisions
• Team Scramble Competition
• Boys & Girls Divisions
• Race for the 2026 Atlantic Junior Cup Points

🥇 Summer Tournament Series
📅 June 16 through July 7, 2026

Play six exciting events at:
• Indian River Club
• Sandridge Golf Club
• Grand Harbor Golf Club
• Quail Valley (Par 3)
• Fairwinds Golf Course (AJGT Summer Slam)
• Mangrove Sands Golf Club

💰 Entry Fees:
• $95 (4 to 6 events)
• $65 (3 or fewer events)
• Reduced sibling rates available

🌟 More than just a game. Build confidence, character, friendships, leadership skills, and a lifelong love for golf.

👉 Register today at www.irgf.org
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for quick registration.