Golf for Good — Our Charity Mission

100% of net funds from The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand stay in New Zealand, supporting youth development and inclusion programmes.

The Duke of Edinburgh Cup is more than a golf tournament—it's a global movement using the power of sport to create meaningful change for young people. In New Zealand, every dollar raised through The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand will be disbursed to charities right here in New Zealand.

Young Enterprise students collaborating on a business project, demonstrating the hands-on entrepreneurship education supported by the Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand

Young Enterprise — Empowering Young Innovators

Young Enterprise (YES) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading provider of youth entrepreneurship education. For 45 years, YES has equipped rangatahi with the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to turn ideas into action.

Each year, YES supports over 5,000 young people from more than 200 secondary schools, spanning Northland to Southland, to develop entrepreneurial capability, financial literacy, and future focused skills that prepare them for work, further study, and life.

Through the Duke of Edinburgh Cup NZ, your participation directly supports:

  • Hands on enterprise programmes where students, create, launch and run real businesses

  • Financial capability education embedded across our programmes, reaching thousands of young people annually

  • Mentorship and ecosystem connections, linking students with business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts

  • Equitable regional access, ensuring young people in both urban and regional communities can participate and thrive

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Golf New Zealand youth development programme participants at a community event, showcasing inclusive golf initiatives supported by the Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand

Golf New Zealand — Growing the Game for All

Golf New Zealand is committed to making golf accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for everyone. Proceeds from The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand will support Golf NZ's vital community programmes.

Your participation helps fund:

  • Youth development programmes introducing golf to the next generation

  • Women & girls initiatives breaking down barriers to participation

  • Disability programmes ensuring golf is truly a sport for all abilities

  • Community golf initiatives bringing the sport to underserved regions

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Your Impact

When you register for The Duke of Edinburgh Cup New Zealand, you're not just entering a prestigious golf tournament—you're investing in New Zealand's future. 100% of net funds remain here in New Zealand, directly benefiting young New Zealanders.

Join a global community of golfers who believe in the power of sport to create positive change. Play with purpose. Golf for good.

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