Visually Impaired Pasadena Unified Students Learn to Play Golf

The First Tee of Greater Pasadena, in partnership with the Pasadena Host Lions Club, is currently conducting its first introductory golf program for the students with visual impairments in the Pasadena Unified School District. Located at Wilson Middle School, these courses have been running since April 1st and will continue until May 29th.

On May 29th, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., the students from the Golf Program for Students with Visual Impairments will participate in the grand finale at the Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena. This event will take place in Brookside’s practice area, to the left of the main driving range.

The First Tee of Greater Pasadena utilizes introductory golf equipment called SNAG that is durable and safe for indoor and outdoor use. The equipment is modified, developmentally appropriate and consists of colorful oversized clubs, tennis-style balls and a variety of targets. Both right-handed and left-handed clubs are available, and the equipment includes enough clubs, targets and balls for up to 30 participants per session.” DRIVE is the program that the students will utilize, which stands for Develops Rewarding, Inspiring Values for Everyone.

Below is information regarding the grand finale event with the First Tee of Greater Pasadena, the Pasadena Host Lions Club and the Pasadena Unified School District:

The Grand Finale Event will be held on Friday, May 29th, 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Brookside Golf Course (Just left of the main driving range – 1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena).

For More Information, contact Angel M. Martinez, First Tee of Greater Pasadena Outreach Coordinator at (626)833-0639 or stuff4angel@verizon.net.

About The First Tee of Greater Pasadena

The First Tee of Greater Pasadena is a Chapter of The First Tee and operates from the Brookside Golf Club, a 36-hole municipal golf facility located adjacent to the world-famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Additional facilities are located at the Alhambra Golf Course, Altadena Golf Course, Arroyo Seco Golf Course, Eaton Canyon Golf Course and Glen Oaks Golf and Learning Center, Glendora Country Club and Marshall Canyon Golf Course. The chapter holds golf programs directed towards youth ages 5 to 17, and aims at impacting young people’s lives by employing the game of golf while providing educational programs on: 1) character building, 2) instilling life-enhancing values, and 3) promoting healthy choices. For more details, please visit thefirstteepasadena.org, or contact Mark Fritz at mark@mfritzthefirstteepasadena.com.