Mission To grow access to the game of Golf by providing free golf lessons and supplies to marginalized youth, in addition to providing peer-mentoring and motivational speaking to youth in schools.
Vision To be a positive role model of kindness and excellence.
Values Compassion Community Inclusion Acceptance Integrity Innovation Empowerment Excellence
Founded March 1, 2022, Carter’s Spectrum Golf is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on healthy development of youth, families, and communities through promoting positivity and the development of the game of golf and the core values of golf and the First Tee.
Carter’s Spectrum Golf motivational and golf skill interventions are designed for at-risk, vulnerable, and high need individuals and families, particularly those within minority, marginalized, and oppressed populations. Carter’s Spectrum Golf programming employs entry level golf skills under the coaching supervision of a PGA golf pro and Carter Bonas. Services are provided to participants through grants, induvial and community donations and volunteers.
Since inception, Carter’s Spectrum Golf has developed and maintained partnerships with other community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and faith-based institutions. Accordingly, Carter’s Spectrum Golf has grown and sustained its collaboration, resources, and capacity to positively impact the educational, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal wellness of children, families, and communities. As such, Carter’s Spectrum Golf is becoming a community leader in helping youth and their families take control of their lives and their futures through the promotion of the game of golf, self-determination, empowerment, well-being, resilience, and self-sufficiency.
** Due to an overwhelming response to our junior golf program we currently have a wait list. Any registrations received on or after January 31, 2024 will be added to our wait list in the order they were received. ** If you registered after this date we anticipate you will get a call back in March and your start date for your lesions will be around April 1, 2024.