Young golfers in the Mason and Deerfield Township area can play a full round at Armco Park Golf Course in Lebanon for $5 or less through Youth on Course, a national nonprofit that makes the sport affordable for kids ages 6 through 18.

Armco Park, the Warren County Park District's 18-hole executive course off Ohio 63, has been part of the Youth on Course network since at least late 2025. The program grew on Wednesday, July 15, when Youth on Course announced six additional Cincinnati city courses joined the Greater Cincinnati network, bringing the regional total to 11 participating courses.

What the expansion means locally

The six new courses are all Cincinnati Recreation Commission facilities managed by Indigo Golf, a Troon company: Avon Fields, California, Glenview, Neumann, Reeves, and Woodland. At those locations, Youth on Course members pay $3 for nine holes or $5 for 18 holes Monday through Friday, and after 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

For Warren County families, Armco Park remains the closest option. The 3,100-yard course is open seasonally through Saturday, October 31, on a drop-in basis with no tee times required. It features a driving range, chipping and putting greens, a pro shop and a snack bar.

Rob Higby, Cincinnati Recreation Commission supervisor of golf, said in the July 15 announcement that the partnership goes beyond discounted green fees and supports long-term affordability and access at city courses.

Youth on Course membership in Southern Ohio grew 6.4% in the first half of 2026, the organization reported.

How to join

A membership costs $60 per year on a rolling 365-day basis. The fee, in effect since Monday, December 1, 2025, includes $5-or-less rounds at more than 2,300 courses across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, plus college scholarships, internship programs, leadership opportunities, and a complimentary GolfPass Video membership valued at $49 until age 19.

Kids can join from age 6 until their 19th birthday. Families needing financial assistance can apply through the Youth on Course website.

Sign up at youthoncourse.org/join, then check course availability at youthoncourse.org/course-directory.

Other Greater Cincinnati participating courses include Potters Park Golf Course, Friendly Meadows Golf Course, Twin Run Golf Club and Meadow Links. The full list is available in the course directory.

Armco Park Golf Course is open daily through October 31 at 1487 Ohio 63, Lebanon. Check warrencountyparks.com for hours.