The Grass is Always Greener on…the Golf Course

By: Amber Ogden | August 8, 2018
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There is still a lot of summer left in Michigan. So, why not enjoy the remainder of it on the golf course in celebration of National Golf Month? It’s the perfect time for golfers to pack up their clubs and get to their local course. Or, even better get out of town for a vacation at a beautiful golf course resort. National Golf Month also features National Golf Day which was renamed Golf Day back in 1993 by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). The sport promoted family inclusivity along with mentorship. So, pro-golfers can mentor or encourage a new golfer on the green. Metro Detroit offers great events, deals and unique specials to observe the month. Check them out below!

10th Annual Prostate Cancer Survivors Golf Outing
Friday, August 17, 2018
Golfers can join The Center for Urban Youth and Family Development to help bring awareness to prostate cancer through the game of golf. Attendees can expect to golf and afterwards enjoy a dinner banquet, silent auction, door prizes and more.

Ford African Ancestry Network (FAAN) – 13th Annual Golf Outing
Friday, August 17, 2018
Attendees can enjoy a golf workshop and learn the fundamentals along with perfecting their swing. This is also a way for new golfers to network with experienced golfers in a fun environment.  Plus golfers of all levels can enjoy a continental breakfast and get on the practice range.

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Private Lesson
The Fairways at Gateway
Sign up for this groupon for one or Three 60-Minute Private Golf Lessons with Swing Analysis at Willie Pewitt Golf Academy.

Join a Golf League
Georgetown Country Club
Currently they have leagues for youth, men and women. There is also a league for seniors and a mixed league for males and females. Georgetown a public, nine hole executive golf course.  If you are a long ball hitter, no worries as there is enough beautiful green to drive.

Volunteer/Mentor
MAPLE LANE G.C.
This youth development program it is a perfect way to volunteer and mentor young people in life skills through golf. The ages are from 7-17 and scholarships are available.

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