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First Tee Of Monmouth And Ocean Counties Announces Program
LAKEWOOD - A new youth development/ golf program is available in Ocean County. Life lessons for young people, along with golf instruction, will be available starting May 21 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood.
The program is the initiative of a new chapter of The First Tee, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting character development in youth.
The eight-week session is open to youths ages 8 to 17 for a nominal fee. "Golf clubs are provided and scholarships are available," said Bob Hodnett, executive director of The First Tee of Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Instruction is provided by certified golf professionals who are assisted by volunteers trained by The First Tee.
Those wishing to register or get more information may contact 732-759-2170 or firsttee@ bytheshore.com. The organization is in need of additional sponsors and corporate and individual donors.
The First Tee uses the game of golf to teach its nine core values, which are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
The group's life skills curriculum engages participants in valuable life lessons in communications, self-management and goal-setting.
The Monmouth-Ocean chapter is constructing a learning center at Colonial Terrace Golf Course in Ocean Township on land provided by the township and also is offering a program at Suneagles Golf Course at Fort Monmouth.
The First Tee, www.thefirsttee.org, is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in St. Augustine, FLat World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has opened over 500 learning facilities and program affiliates in 48 states and four international locations (Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore), and has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.2 million participants and students. Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairman.
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