TEE-OFF IS MASTERS VIEWING PARTY

This spring, hundreds of elementary school kids will learn to play golf now that “The First Tee” school program allows PE teachers to teach the game and program’s nine core values.

Students in Albany, Guilderland, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Troy, Voorheesville and Newburgh will learn the game along with all the other games taught in school including baseball, soccer, lacrosse and basketball.

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Kids learn the game at Capital Hills @ Albany and Hook A Kid On Golf

ALBANY BEGINS PROGRAM, TROY ADVANCES

Editor’s Note: Jim Hefti ran the first “Hook A Kid On Golf” program at Capital Hills @ Albany this summer. The following is his recollections with teaching kids during the first year of operation, helping 67 kids from places like the AME Israel Church summer youth program.

It was a challenging and yet rewarding experience. Of the 67 kids, 65 had never held a golf club previous to this activity. In addition, the students were introduced to the history of the game, the business of golf, golf course maintenance, how golf may become an avenue in the future for an career choice through PGA/PGM program or Turfgrass programs at SUNY campuses as well as nationwide.

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CAPITAL CITY HOLDS CAPITAL EVENT

ALBANY – Mayor Jerry Jennings and the Capital City of New York welcomes the newest New York chapter of the national program “Hook A Kid On Golf” when youth clinics begin Monday, July 11th.

“Hook A Kid On Golf” is a nationally-known program teaching kids who might not otherwise be exposed to the game, how to play golf. Kids from ages 8-15 will be taught the game by PGA Professionals.

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