Pikesville, Md. – The 2025 Youth on Course – Maryland 100 Hole Hike was once again held at The Suburban Club on Monday, September 8. Will Fisher, a member of USGA/Maryland-DC GC, was the lone hiker. This was the fourth consecutive year that Fisher has accepted the 100 Hole Hike challenge.
Fisher began his hike at roughly 6:30 am, and the day could not have been better set up for the challenge. It was clear skies, dry conditions, and cool temperatures for the morning portion of the hike. Fisher was bundled in his sweatpants, a sweatshirt, and a stocking cap. On the very first hole, Fisher sank a long putt for a birdie. The vibes were good right from the beginning.
Justin Moser (left) carries Will Fisher’s (right) bag as they walk the course at The Suburban Club for the 100 Hole Hike
Fisher was joined by many supporters throughout the day. His good friend and business partner, Justin Moser, stopped by for the early morning portion. Moser had caddied for Fisher in his first three 100 Hole Hikes. “I am so blessed to be surrounded by the best friends and family I could ever ask for,” Fisher said. “It truly means the world to have them come out and support and push me to finish.”
Other supporters who came out for Will included his parents, Keith and Diane Fisher; his brother, Jacob Fisher; his girlfriend, Kenzie Leppert; and her cousin, Abbi Bowen, as well as Kenzie’s mother, Jen Leppert, and Jen’s coworker, Jen Sutton.
“I do not know how I got so lucky to have all the wonderful people in my life,” Fisher added. “Even all the people who were texting me, wishing me good luck, and telling me to keep going. It makes it a whole lot better having such amazing people helping me along the way.”
(Left to right): Diane Fisher, Kenzie Leppert, Will Fisher, Keith Fisher. Will Fisher was joined by his parents, Diane and Keith Fisher, and his girlfriend, Kenzie Leppert.
By lunch, around 12:00 pm, conditions had warmed up, but the air was still cool. Fisher had made it just under halfway, but he was starting to feel the effects of golf’s most charitable challenge. “Walking that long is tough,” Fisher said. “It is a mental and physical challenge that pushes you further than you think it is possible to go.”
“Hardest thing to deal with is the chafing,” Fisher said. But, as mentioned before, this was not Will’s first Hike, and he came prepared. “Lots of baby powder,” Fisher exclaimed. He also mentioned that after completing his first 100 Hole Hike in 2021, Fisher felt like he could do just about anything, and he uses that as a reminder to keep going when he starts to feel tired.
He first heard about the 100 Hole Hike from the influencer golf group, No Laying Up. “Neil, one of the members of the group, challenged people to get involved [with the 100 Hole Hike],” Fisher said. ” Everyone thought it was crazy, which pushed me to want to do it more.”
Will Fisher (right) walks alongside his father, Keith Fisher (left), as they approach a putting green during the 100 Hole Hike
Fisher doesn’t just do the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike because he enjoys the challenge and wants to prove the doubters wrong. He does it because it is a way to give back and help others also fall in love with the game, just like he did. “I love playing and I know how much of a barrier the cost of playing can be,” Fisher said. “Helping others fall in love with the game is a huge win.”
The Youth on Course – Maryland program was established in 2018 with just over 500 members and has since grown to over 6,300 at the time of this story’s posting. Youth on Course is a program that offers members affordable rounds of golf at participating golf courses. Youth golfers pay a one-time, annual membership fee to join and then pay no more than $5 per round. To learn more about the Youth on Course program, please visit Youth on Course – Maryland.
“It is a win-win of helping myself and helping others,” Fisher said. “I hope some kids that utilize Youth on Course will fall in love with golf the way I have and use the game to do good things for themselves and others.”
Will Fisher walks to his ball after teeing off on a hole during the 100 Hole Hike
There is still time to donate to Fisher’s 100 Hole Hike campaign. He has raised $1,626 so far, with a goal of raising $2,500. All funds raised through Fisher’s campaign benefit youth golfers in Maryland and D.C. To make a donation to Fisher’s campaign, click here.
Fisher encourages others to get involved in the Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike and says he is already looking forward to completing his fifth 100 Hole Hike next year. “I can’t wait to do it again next year for number five,” Fisher exclaimed. “Come and join me for next year’s hike! You can do it too!”
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