Pro Golfers Inspire Young Athletes at Golf With Us Clinic in Evans, Georgia
Pro golfers, ANWA players inspire a love for the game in CSRA students during Golf With Us Clinic
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On March 30, 2023, around 70 students from the Boys and Girls Club and local high school teams participated in the Golf With Us Clinic at Jones Creek Golf Course in Evans, Georgia. They received instruction from professional golfers, including Annika Sorenstam and Suzy Whaley, fostering a love for golf among youth who may lack access to the sport.
- 01Around 70 students participated in the Golf With Us Clinic at Jones Creek Golf Course.
- 02Professional golfers Annika Sorenstam and Suzy Whaley provided hands-on instruction.
- 03The initiative aims to make golf accessible to underprivileged youth.
- 04Participants included notable young women competing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur.
- 05Bank of America offers free memberships to Youth on Course for affordable access to golf.
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On March 30, 2023, the Golf With Us Clinic took place at Jones Creek Golf Course in Evans, Georgia, engaging approximately 70 students from the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta, the First Tee of Augusta, and local high school girls' teams. The clinic provided an opportunity for young athletes to learn golf fundamentals from renowned professionals, including World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam and former PGA of America president Suzy Whaley. The event aimed to extend golf access to youth who may not typically have such opportunities. Marissa Smith, Bank of America's Augusta-Aiken Market Executive, emphasized the importance of exposing young kids to golf, stating, "There's so many young kids now that don't have access to golf." The clinic also featured six young women competing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur, who assisted in teaching the participants. One student, Lloyd Watson, expressed excitement about learning from accomplished golfers, highlighting the unique experience of the clinic. Through initiatives like this, Bank of America is promoting youth engagement in golf by offering free memberships to Youth on Course, allowing kids aged 6-18 to play at thousands of courses nationwide for $5 or less.
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The clinic provides local youth with the opportunity to learn golf from professionals, potentially inspiring a lifelong interest in the sport.
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