For a 10th straight year Hook A Kid On Golf sites from across the United States hit the links at the Traditions of Golf Challenge, a one-of-a-kind competition that stresses the importance of golf’s rules, etiquette and history, along with playing skills.
This year’s competition was held at the Kellogg Golf Course in Peoria, Ill. Aug. 8-10.
Last year’s runner-up, Palm Beach County Police Athletic League (Fla.) managed to capture this year’s title despite valiant efforts from the other 11 teams. The team from Prospects Heights (Ill.) fell short of defending its title, but managed to finish in second place.
Along with Palm Beach County and Prospects Heights, this year’s participants were Cascades Golf Course (Ind.), Positive Swing Inc. (Ind.), Hamburg Recreation Department (N.Y.), South Suburban Home School & Gym Group (Ill.), Brock Social Services (Ill.), DuPage AME Church (Ill.), Housing Authority of Champaign (Ill.), Peoria Park District (Ill.), Saint Philips Lutheran Church (Ill.) and Chicago Inner City Mentor Program (Ill.).
Teams consisted of two coaches and eight youngsters. Each team’s score from their round was combined with their “Traditions of Golf” score to determine the overall champion of the two-day tournament.
“We are happy to report yet another successful Traditions of Golf Challenge,” said Katie Gholson, program director for Hook A Kid On Golf. “Our only regret is that we couldn’t have all of our Hook A Kid On Golf sites participate.”
Cities were selected to participate in the Traditions of Golf Challenge based on their commitment to utilizing the entire Hook A Kid On Golf program to introduce children to golf who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
Hook A Kid On Golf – a National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) program – is an innovative youth golf program that eliminates the obstacles that often prevent many youngsters from enjoying the game.
For more information on the Traditions of Golf Challenge or Hook A Kid On Golf, call (561) 684-1141 ext. 227.
