Gumboot Golf Club tees off to support youth mental health organisation

Gumboot Golf Club is a new charity initiative that represents an exciting partnership between I Am Hope, Golf New Zealand and The Golf Warehouse – merging the joys of golfing anywhere in the country with a commitment to supporting youth mental health in New Zealand.

 
Offering a range of benefits such as official handicaps, access to prestigious courses and exciting tournaments, the Gumboot Golf Club will financially support Gumboot Friday and I Am Hope in their advocacy for Kiwi youth in need of mental health support.
 

Gumboot Golf Club is committing 100 percent of its membership fees to Gumboot Friday, the country’s leading youth mental health service which provides vital free counselling to children and youth grappling with mental health challenges.

 I Am Hope founder Mike King said: “Joining the Gumboot Golf Club means more than just hitting the greens – it's about joining a compassionate community dedicated to both the great sport of golf and also supporting our young people in need.

 

“We are incredibly grateful to Golf New Zealand as the sport's governing body and golf equipment and apparel retailer The Golf Warehouse for coming on board and making this fantastic partnership a reality.''
 

By joining Gumboot Golf Club, members embark on a golfing journey where each swing contributes to this important cause – making mental health assistance more accessible, and reducing the stigma associated with it. 

Golf New Zealand chief executive Jeff Latch said Gumboot Golf Club was the perfect partnership with scientific studies emphasising the mental health benefits inherent in the sport of golf, and citing its ability to alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress.

 

Membership of Gumboot Golf Club not only offers these advantages but also facilitates the introduction of golf to a wider audience – including young people and families. Annual membership is $295 for single adults players or $450 for a family rate of two adults and two children. The club will operate online, similar to other such organisations already operating in New Zealand.

Latch added: “In collaboration with Golf New Zealand, the Gumboot Golf Club aims to transform golf's perception, welcoming new members, and nurturing a healthier community. With affordable membership fees, inclusivity remains at the core – ensuring that everyone can be part of this incredible journey for a brighter future,” says Latch.


Website: www.gumbootgolfclub.com