The City of Dillon is offering FREE summer golf classes for beginner golfers 6 to 12 years old. The First Tee “DRIVE” is a perfect activity for young people as it Develops Rewarding, Inspiring Values for Everyone. The First Tee DRIVE is a set of 18 golf Activity Plans designed to provide a fund, engaging program which exposes young people to the behaviors associated with The First Tee’s Nine Core Values (respect, courtesy, responsibility, honesty, sportsmanship, confidence, judgement, perseverance, integrity). Participants are exposed to these core value behaviors through games, using sports that young people might already be familiar with, such as baseball, football, bowling, and tennis; however, these games are modified to incorporate the four basic golf shots – putt, chip, pitch, and full swing. These activities are played with modified golf equipment and are designed to offer participants opportunities to apply core value behaviors in other areas of their lives. The end goal is for participants to be exposed to The First Tee Nine Core Value behaviors during activities and for them to apply these behaviors both in and out of class.
Classes are FREE and all equipment is supplied. Classes will be held at the Dillon Municipal Golf Course every Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The start date is June 6th, the end date is August 3rd. Space is limited. Sign up at the Dillon Wellness Center, 1647 Commerce Dr. Information: Ashley Rogers: 843 506-2625
