Located in the heart of California’s Gold Country, Greenhorn Creek Resort, through its new partnership with The First Tee of San Joaquin, is set to kick off its Spring Tour beginning March 21, 2015. As an extension to Greenhorn Creek’s successful youth golf programs, kids participating in The First Tee will be ensured a golden opportunity to discover much more than shiny nuggets in the California’s Sierra Foothills.
During the year’s first multi-week session, young people, ages 7-17, will benefit from educational programs geared to build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
“The First Tee of San Joaquin is excited to bring our program to Greenhorn Creek Resort and introduce golf to young people in the Calaveras area,” says Don Miller, the organization’s Executive Director. “This is our newest location outside of Stockton and Lodi and we’re excited about our partnership with Greenhorn Creek and the many local residents who will volunteer to make it a success.”
All nine weekly sessions will occur each Saturday, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, at the “PGA learning area” located on the opposite end of the driving range near the Caddy Shack. Under the leadership of Chris Borrego, Greenhorn Creek Resort’s Golf Academy PGA Professional, the program’s curriculum will focus on life skills including: how to manage emotions; how to set goals; how to resolve conflicts; and how to communicate with others.
Assisting in the sessions will be PGA Assistant Professional Jim Dillashaw and PGA Head Professional, Allan Ramorini, who caddied for one of his local star students, Mabel Wong, at the 2014 Champions Tour Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, where she had a top-10 finish.
The cost per student to participate in the entire nine-week session is $60. For more information on signing up, contact Chris Borrego at (209) 559-1996.