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PGA Professionals Launch the First Tee Program in Henderson
October 6, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
PLEASE CONTACT CINDY HERMAN, (702) 267-2051
Henderson, Nev. – On Monday, Oct. 10, valley youth will be welcomed by PGA professionals, Mayor James B. Gibson and Henderson City Council to the official launch of The First Tee of Southern Nevada program at Henderson’s first municipal golf course, the Wildhorse Golf Club. The First Tee, created by the World Golf Foundation in 1997, is recognized as one of the premier youth character-education programs in the country. Through the game of golf, The First Tee impacts young lives by promoting character development and life-enhancing values, while introducing youth of all backgrounds to the game. The Wildhorse Golf Club, the City of Henderson’s first municipal golf course, is the first golf facility within the Henderson Community to host The First Tee of Southern Nevada.
WHAT:
Official launch of The First Tee of Southern Nevada in Henderson
WHO:
PGA Professionals including Butch Harmon, Craig Barlow, and
Stephanie Louden
Mayor James B. Gibson and Henderson City Council
Youth ages 6 to 17 from throughout southern Nevada
WHEN:
Monday, October 10 at 4:30 p.m.
Wildhorse Golf Course, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson, NV
WHY:
The First Tee of Southern Nevada, the leading youth golf
organization that enriches lives and develops better citizens,
ensures that participants learn the fundamentals of golf and its
inherent values by providing accessible and affordable golf
experiences including the life skills curriculum based “Golf
Fore Kids” development program, the SNJGA Tour competitive
tournament program, and the “Driving the Dream” scholarship
program for higher education. Because The First Tee mission is
broader than simply teaching youth how to play golf, our
curriculum has a strong Life Skills component that includes
community service and mentoring opportunities.
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