In the swing with The First Tee

07/26/2007

This summer, CIS Wake students at the SAS Learning Center at Kentwood and the Hurricanes Academy at Walnut Terrace are learning to channel their inner Tiger Woods during daily golf clinics taught by The First Tee of Wake County.

"It's amazing to see [the kids] change so much in just a few short weeks...I personally have been very impressed with their individuality, sharp minds and can do attitude," said Tom Tyndall, director of programming for The First Tee.

The First Tee of Wake County joined with CIS Wake as an activity partner for the Danialle Karmanos WORK IT OUT program of physical fitness and nutrition education that comprised the first hour of every day for students participating in summer programs at the learning centers. This follows the recent successful pilot implementation of the Danialle Karmanos WORK IT OUT program at the Hurricanes Academy at Walnut Terrace during the spring session.

About The First Tee of Wake County:

The First Tee is committed to impacting the lives of area youth by providing affordable and accessible golf programming and facilities primarily to young people not previously exposed to the game and its associated life skills and positive values. More information is available at www.thefirstteewakeco.org