Watson Links’ momentum continued to build in Q2 with 46 mentoring initiatives connecting junior golfers and mentors across the country. With 1,482 rounds played year-to-date and even more opportunities on the horizon, discover how our growing network of Playing Partners is expanding access to golf, mentorship, and meaningful connections—one round at a time.
The 2026 Watson Links season is off to a strong start, with 12 Q1 initiatives connecting 83 mentors and 110 junior golfers across the country. From community partnerships to school-based programs, each round is building confidence, connection, and opportunity through golf. With 37 initiatives ahead in Q2, momentum is only growing. See how Watson Links is expanding its impact—and how you can get involved.
During the week of the 90th Annual Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Tom Watson sat down with the Golf Channel’s Steve Sands, along with Brad Faxon and Eamon Lynch to reflect on the moments—and mentors—that shaped his journey. In this feature, he shares the inspiration behind Watson Links and why mentorship remains at the heart of growing the game for the next generation.
Watson Links has partnered with Bank of America through its Golf with Us initiative to expand youth golf access and mentoring nationwide. This partnership will grow mentor-led golf experiences that help junior golfers build confidence, develop life skills, and foster a lifelong love of the game.
Watson Links has unveiled its 2026 Playing Partner network, marking significant national growth and a more diverse mix of 51 partners across 23 states. This milestone reflects a new era of momentum for the nonprofit founded by golf legend Tom Watson, further advancing its mission to make on-course golf mentoring more accessible nationwide.
Watson Links proudly announces a new partnership with the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) to expand access to golf mentoring nationwide. Launching during National Mentoring Month this January, together we’re creating more opportunities for junior golfers to learn, play, and grow through meaningful relationships with adult mentors at local courses across the country.
