Welcome to KemperHIPE Golf
Empowering Communities Through Golf
A New Era of Golf
KemperHIPE Golf was born out of a shared passion for the growth of the game, storytelling, and connecting with local communities.
Our primary focus is providing underserved communities with not only increased awareness of golf and its many life benefits, but increased access to the game as well. Our mission started in 2022 with programming to support Chicago Public School children and has expanded to communities across the country.
A Legacy of Passion and Commitment
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#MAKEGOLFCOOL
THE OPPORTUNITY TO #MAKEGOLFCOOL FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
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GROWING YOUNG ADULT GOLF
PORTLAND’S GROWING YOUNG ADULT GOLF COMMUNITY: YA! GOLF PDX
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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BRINGING HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TO TWO CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“I FEEL LIKE EVERY TIME WE INTRODUCE A KID TO THE GAME OF GOLF, WE ULTIMATELY HELP THEIR LIFE.”
With the help of the homie Roger Steele, we kicked off the inaugural Youth Golf Week in our own backyard at Harborside International Golf Center (Chicago, IL) and Deerpath Golf Course (Lake Forest, IL) with DiscoverGolf.
Upcoming events
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National Golf Day
May 8th-10th
We’re celebrating the love of the game on National Golf Day! Be sure to check out what's happening at our locations and through our social media channels to join in on the fun.
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Player Development Month
June
June is our annual Player Development Month! Be on the lookout for exciting programming and events to highlight golf player development month.
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Womens Golf Week
We been actively celebrating Women's Golf Week by shining a light on women who have significantly contributed to the sport, highlighting those who own and operate businesses in the golf industry, such as apparel companies, golf schools, and courses.
Making Golf Cool
Golf is evolving, and we are at the forefront of that change. As a community advisor for the #MakeGolfCool initiative, Roger Steele is leading the charge to make golf more accessible, inclusive, and exciting for everyone. In this video, he shares his insights on the importance of community and taking responsibility for making the game of golf a welcoming space.
Join us as we work together to grow the game and ensure that golf isn't just a sport—it’s a community where everyone can find their place. Let’s change the game for the better, one swing at a time.
Who We Are
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KemperHIPE Golf is owned jointly by three Chicago entities -- HIPE Media, Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative and KemperSports. KemperHIPE Golf represents a unique combination of the skills and resources of KemperSports, a Chicago company with over 45 years of golf course management experience, HIPE Media, a social impact organization that utilizes sport and storytelling led by Chicagoan Roger Steele, and Emerald South whose mission is to attract and coordinate community investment and collaborative partnerships in Chicago’s mid-south side.