Kids play free at more than 700 golf courses across Canada this summer.

Starting Tuesday, golfers under the age of 16 swing for free as part of ‘Take a Kid to the Course.’

Nathalie Lavallee with the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada says the initiative is about more than just putting a focus on youth golf.

“Families getting out doing activities together — and it doesn’t need to be a conventional family, it could be grandparents, aunts and uncles taking nieces and nephews out spending some time away from the screen,” she said.

Several Calgary area courses are participating.

Visit kidsplaygolf.ca for a complete list and specific course details.