The First Tee of the Triangle Hosts LPGA – USGA Girls Golf Program at Hillandale Golf Course
Six-Week Program Teaches the Game at All Levels of Play
Raleigh, NC, October 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The First Tee of the Triangle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf, has announced it has partnered with Hillandale Golf Course to host the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Program this fall. The six-week golf instruction program, designed for girls ages 5 to 17 years old, runs every Saturday through Nov. 16.
The program features four levels of instruction, each with an hour-long weekly session. This includes LPGA Level I New and Level I Beginner, designed for girls who have little to no exposure to the game of golf; Level II Beginner to Intermediate for girls who can play a golf hole from 125 yards to the tee; and Level III Intermediate to Advanced for girls who can score at least 65 or better on nine holes of regulation play. The program costs $25 per student via an annual LPGA registration fee or $10 per event. Girls must register for each event individually.
A kickoff event held Sept. 29 drew 68 girls and featured Duke University’s head women’s golf coach Dan Brooks, who served among the program’s volunteer coaches.
Registration is open on a per-event basis. For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/19Nft7C.
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“This is a terrific partnership for us and Hillandale Golf Course, and bringing the core values and healthy habits into Durham is one of our goals,” said Brandon Baker, interim director of The First Tee of the Triangle. “We are excited to have girls from the community come together to further their golf game during the program.”
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About The First Tee of the Triangle:
Established in 2004, The First Tee of the Triangle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in the area by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Offering programs specifically designed for young people ages 5 to 18 in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina, the organization has worked with more than 10,000 young people in the area. With nine partnering facilities in the area, The First Tee of the Triangle works to offer golf instruction and facility access to young players who might not otherwise be exposed to the game. For more information, visit The First Tee of The Triangle’s website.
The program features four levels of instruction, each with an hour-long weekly session. This includes LPGA Level I New and Level I Beginner, designed for girls who have little to no exposure to the game of golf; Level II Beginner to Intermediate for girls who can play a golf hole from 125 yards to the tee; and Level III Intermediate to Advanced for girls who can score at least 65 or better on nine holes of regulation play. The program costs $25 per student via an annual LPGA registration fee or $10 per event. Girls must register for each event individually.
A kickoff event held Sept. 29 drew 68 girls and featured Duke University’s head women’s golf coach Dan Brooks, who served among the program’s volunteer coaches.
Registration is open on a per-event basis. For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/19Nft7C.
Quotes:
“This is a terrific partnership for us and Hillandale Golf Course, and bringing the core values and healthy habits into Durham is one of our goals,” said Brandon Baker, interim director of The First Tee of the Triangle. “We are excited to have girls from the community come together to further their golf game during the program.”
New Media Content:
The First Tee of the Triangle Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-First-Tee-of-the-Triangle/109352649093151
The First Tee of the Triangle Twitter
https://twitter.com/TFTTriangle
About The First Tee of the Triangle:
Established in 2004, The First Tee of the Triangle is a nonprofit organization dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in the area by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Offering programs specifically designed for young people ages 5 to 18 in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina, the organization has worked with more than 10,000 young people in the area. With nine partnering facilities in the area, The First Tee of the Triangle works to offer golf instruction and facility access to young players who might not otherwise be exposed to the game. For more information, visit The First Tee of The Triangle’s website.
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Robert Buhler
919-233-6600
Robert Buhler
919-233-6600
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