What is the CN Future Links Program?
CN Future Links is a national junior golf development program spearheaded by the RCGA (Golf Canada) designed to forge a “link” between Canada’s youth and golf to ensure the “Future of the Game” in Canada. Future Links was launched in 1996 with the following objectives:
- Bring MORE kids into the game of golf
- Make golf MORE accessible for Junior Golfers
- Make golf MORE affordable for Junior Golfers
- Provide a MORE systematic and organized approach to Junior Golf
- Generate MORE awareness and interest in Junior Golf
- Foster MORE co-operation between the golf bodies
Future Links is supported and assisted by all of Canada’s provincial amateur golf associations, the CPGA, CLGA and the Canadian Tour. Future Links receives financial support from corporate sponsors; CN, Ford Motor Company, and the Canadian Golf Industry Association. Fully implemented, Future Links consists of:
- 7 Progressive Levels of Instruction and skills testing
- Clinics and Camps for Junior Golfers
- The Golf Buddy Program to encourage the mentoring of Junior Golfers
- Guidebooks and support materials
- Elite Training Camps
- Future Links golf courses and facilities for Junior Golfers
- Future Links Membership Program
- Special promotions to raise interest in Junior Golf
CN Future Links Junior Golf Programs help young golfers develop the technical skills, appropriate attitude and self-confidence to succeed on the course while teaching them positive life lessons to succeed off the course. Through these programs, young girls and boys learn integrity, honesty, sportsmanship and responsibility.
CN Future Links offers a full suite of programs for all golfers age 6 – 18, from first-timers to those with a high level of experience and playing ability.
