Tuesday August 10, 2010 was a lucky day for 50 intermediate level golfers, ages 10 to 17. The participants in CityParks Foundation’s free lessons presented by René Lacoste Foundation in parks across the five boroughs, got the chance to receive coaching from LPGA pro Cristie Kerr. This opportunity at CityParks’ Junior Golf Center in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, allowed the young golfers to rotate through Sand Trap, Driving, Putting and Greens stations while receiving tips and techniques on how to improve their game from Ms. Kerr. Ms. Kerr, the 2010 Winner of the LPGA Championship, led the clinic for young people and gave a demonstration of her practice routine.
CityParks Golf presented by René Lacoste Foundation makes it fun and easy for boys and girls to learn to play golf. The free golf lessons and use of equipment, held in public parks and on citywide courses, makes the sport of golf accessible to kids of all skill levels throughout New York City. The goal of the program is not only to teach the basics of the sport, but also to develop self-esteem, discipline and sportsmanship. The program gives kids a chance to improve their skills and ultimately try out for the CityParks Intermediate Program and Junior Golf Academy–specialized programs for dedicated young golfers available at the CityParks Junior Golf Center, a facility in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that also offers programming for youth golfers citywide.
Photos courtesy of Alan Roche.
