Winter 2025

F ittingly, golf has always been a part of CYC activities. Board members Ruya Chen and Eric Thain initiated and sponsored The CYC Asia Golf Camp in 2025.“The Camp is a natural extension of CYC’s mission to inspire and empower youth,” Chen says. For its inaugural event, four young golfers traveled to the Hillview Golf Resort in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, for sev- eral days of world-class golf and cul- tural immersion. “Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, we aim to expand the initia- tive significantly by increasing the number of youths involved and reaching out to more cities,” Thain says. “Our goal is to introduce more comprehensive programs that include diverse exchanges, access to more cultural experiences, high-level dialogues and, of course, more world- class golf courses.” “This trip is an incredible opportu- nity for the youth to learn, grow and connect with others in a meaningful way,” adds CYC President Pam Neiman. “We believe that experi- ences like this can change lives and inspire the next generation.” 126 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 Photos: Courtesy of Dongguan Hillview Golf Course Avid golfers and CYC Board Members Ruya Chen (lower right) and Eric Thain initiated the golf program in 2025 to enrich young lives and increase understanding of Asian cultures through the universal language of golf. Carmel Youth Center’s Asia Golf Camp Educates, Inspires and Empowers Youth Through Cultural Exchange