US Kids Golf

Overview

U.S. Kids Golf is a youth golf organization that manufactures size-specific equipment, organizes tournaments, and provides coach certification for players from 36 to 69 inches tall. It operates both a for-profit LLC and a non-profit Foundation, hosting over 1,900 junior tournaments annually and impacting over a million families worldwide through equipment, events, and education.¹²⁵

History

Founded in 1996 by Dan Van Horn, a former golf professional and engineer, to provide properly fitted golf equipment for his young sons. The company expanded to include tournament organization and coach training, with the first World Championship held in Jekyll Island, GA. In 2001, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation was established as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit to support youth golf development.¹²⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured by U.S. Kids Golf, with the company listed in manufacturing operations based in Georgia, United States. Specific details on in-house versus outsourced production are not specified in available sources.³

Notable Products

• UL Golf Sets - Ultra lightweight sets with flexible shafts for youngest players 36-51 inches tall.
• UV Golf Sets - Versatile sets with steel shafts suited for players 39-57 inches improving skills.
• Tour Series Clubs - High-performance woods, irons, and wedges for competitive juniors up to 69 inches.
• Player Pathway Kits - Complete equipment packages aligned to ten progressive skill levels.

Reputation

U.S. Kids Golf is recognized as the leading provider of junior golf equipment and programs, praised for size-specific clubs that fit growing players and extensive tournament opportunities.² Enthusiasts and coaches value its coach certification across 73 countries and family-focused approach.²⁵ Criticisms are not prominently noted in sources, though scale may limit customization beyond size fittings.³