Monterey, Calif. – Youth on Course – the nonprofit organization providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf, and Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and a leading designer and manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, announced that Youth on Course Board Member Brandon Ebert will embark on a first-of-its-kind fundraiser golfing across Kansas to help remove financial barriers and expand golf access for youth nationwide.
Beginning July 24, Brandon Ebert will drive E-Z-GO Liberty vehicles 400+ miles from East to West across Kansas along Route 36, designated as the start of “The Pony Express Highway”, connecting 12 golf courses and playing 117 holes along the route. Ebert will engage golf facilities, junior golfers and local communities along the route to raise awareness and a fundraising goal of $25,000 for Youth on Course.
A Kansas native, entrepreneur and lifelong golfer, Ebert joined the Youth on Course Board of Directors in 2025 as a passionate advocate for growing the game. Ebert is the Managing Partner of Be Wealth, a self-founded financial services firm managing more than $850 million in assets, and co-founder of ParPoints Golf, an innovative scoring platform now played in all 50 states. As a father of two boys, Ebert believes every kid should have the opportunity to experience the lessons, friendships, mentorship and pathways to future success golf can provide.
"Sports have shaped so much of my life, and every young person deserves the opportunity to experience everything the game of golf can teach,” said Brandon Ebert, Board Member of Youth on Course. “Golfing across my home state with E-Z-GO cars is a fun way to get people talking about what Youth on Course makes possible, one round of golf at a time."
Every dollar raised will help Youth on Course continue to provide rounds of golf for $5 or less, while supporting college scholarships, internships, and career opportunities that empower young people both on and off the course. Today, the organization serves more than 430,000 members and has helped youth play more than 5 million subsidized rounds of golf. Through partnerships with more than 2,300 golf courses, the organization is building a more accessible and inclusive future for the game while using golf as a platform to help young people develop skills that last a lifetime.
"Brandon has been an incredible advocate for Youth on Course since joining our Board, and his commitment to the mission is reflected in his fundraising journey across Kansas," said Adam Heieck, CEO of Youth on Course. "We are grateful to E-Z-GO for helping make this ambitious fundraiser possible and to the golf courses in Kansas that will welcome Brandon along the way. Brandon is bringing communities together around a shared belief that every young person deserves the chance to play and grow through golf, regardless of financial circumstances."
Starting in White Cloud near the Missouri/Kansas border and concluding in St. Francis near the Colorado border, Ebert's route will include the following golf courses:
● Hiawatha Country Club - Hiawatha
● Spring Creek Golf Course - Seneca
● Marysville Country Club - Marysville
● Cedar Hills Golf Course - Washington
● Belleville Country Club - Belleville
● Mankato Golf Course - Mankato
● Smith Center Municipal Golf Course - Smith Center
● Phillipsburg Golf Club - Phillipsburg
● Prairie Dog Golf Course - Norton
● Oberlin Country Club - Oberlin
● Atwood Country Club - Atwood
● Riverside Recreation Golf Course - St. Francis
Supporting the journey is E-Z-GO, whose golf cars have helped connect golfers with the game for decades.
“E-Z-GO is dedicated to growing the sport of golf, particularly among kids, for whom the sport provides lifelong lessons in sportsmanship, ethics, leadership, etiquette, and teamwork,” said Adam Harris, Senior Vice President and General Manager, E-Z-GO. “We are excited to support Brandon and Youth on Course in its mission to leverage golf to provide valuable opportunities to kids on and off the course.”
Brandon’s effort (visit to support: https://www.100holehike.org/yocnational2026/BrandonEbert2026) of fundraising from golf communities across Kansas will directly support Youth on Course's mission of removing financial barriers, expanding reach and reimagining access to golf for the next generation.
For more information about Youth on Course, visit youthoncourse.org.
About Youth on Course
Youth on Course, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Monterey, Calif., provides youth 18 and under access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Since its inception in 2006, Youth on Course members have played more than 5 million subsidized rounds of golf for $5 or less at thousands of partner courses throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia. Its members include the top juniors in the sport, competing on the AJGA and Underrated Tours, the inaugural United States Golf Association U.S. National Development Team, and all collegiate levels. The organization forges new pathways for youth to grow in the game via opportunities, including the DRIVE Club, Careers on Course, Leadership Council, and its annual College Scholarship awards. The Youth on Course Alumni Network extends membership to those 19 and older, offering opportunities for young adults to connect at complementary events, access exclusive deals, and network with the top employers in the golf industry. Supporters can participate in various initiatives, including the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike, the Vintage Cup, and the Online Auction, to help fund golf access for youth. More information about Youth on Course can be found by visiting youthoncourse.org or Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.
About E-Z-GO
Founded in Augusta, Ga. in 1954, E-Z-GO is a globally renowned leader in the design and manufacture of golf cars and personal transport vehicles, known for its use of innovative sustainable electric-vehicle and powertrain technology. E-Z-GO models include RXV® fleet and personal golf cars; E-Z-GO Express™ personal transportation vehicles, and the Liberty™, the industry's first vehicle to offer four forward-facing seats in a compact, golf-car-sized footprint. E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) in 1960, and today Textron E-Z-GO LLC operates as part of the Textron Specialized Vehicles business of Textron Inc. For more information, visit ezgo.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Olivia Prentice
Buffalo Groupe
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210.739.3784
E-Z-GO
Brandon Haddock
bhaddock@textron.com
706.772.5931