top of page

unlocking
potential

SwingPals changes lives through golf, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.

photo_2024-12-17_22-11-51_edited.png

our mission

​SwingPals' mission is to build a foundation of health and strong character in children facing adversity. SwingPals uses golf as a medium through which students develop mindfulness and self-regulation skills, empowering...

photo_2024-12-17_22-11-51_edited.png

join the team

SwingPals volunteers play a critical role in our program. Opportunities include volunteer coaches, safety coaches, bus drivers, and other functions to help SwingPals deliver on its mission and vision.

photo_2024-12-17_22-11-51_edited.png

why swingpals

At SwingPals, we empower kids to thrive both on and off the golf course. Through mindfulness, mentorship, and golf, students build confidence, emotional resilience, and focus—skills they’ll carry for a lifetime.

THE swingpals' impact

About

Since our inception, SwingPals has impacted over 10,000 Durham Public School students, helping them build confidence, focus, and emotional resilience through mindfulness, mentorship, and golf. With the support of 80,000+ volunteer hours from dedicated coaches, board members, and families, and 200+ partners including donors, sponsors, and champions of our mission, we’re creating opportunities for kids to overcome challenges, set goals, and unlock their full potential. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one swing at a time.

View our most recent impact reports:

A group of young African American boys with their SwingPals Coach

Voices of Impact

Two African-American Youth in the SwingPals Program
SwingPals is not just about golf, it’s also about wellness and social emotional skills. One skill is the Think Box Play Box which can be used anywhere to focus your mind and make your target clear. Another skill is Heart-Focused breathing which can be used when we are struggling with something. If you do a couple of deep breaths, it can really help you control your emotions.”

Rasean, Student

The Latest from SwingPals
Contact Us
Connect with us

SwingPals, Inc.  |  A 501 (c)3 organization  

SwingPals at Hillandale Golf Course:

1600 Hillandale Road

Durham, NC 27705  

  

Mailing address:
SwingPals

P.O. Box 2994

Durham, NC 27715

The SwingPals Logo w/ student and coach

Stay connected with monthly updates

© 2025 SwingPals     |     Designed by Mind Ventures

bottom of page