FREEDOM GOLF PARTICIPANTS “HIT THE SWEET” SPOT AT THE ENCOMPASS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR CLINIC

Freedom Golf Association (FGA), dedicated to bringing a sense of freedom and joy to individuals with special needs through their inclusion in the world of golf, participated in the Encompass Championship Junior Clinic on June 19 at the North Shore Country Club.

Freedom Golf, with the support of the Encompass Championship and its staff, brought four youth participants from Western DuPage Special Recreation Association to the Junior Clinic. Mike Galeski, Tournament Director for the Encompass Championship, worked with FGA providing admission to the Freedom Golf group, including VIP Parking and accessible shuttles. FGA’s participants watched Pro Am play from the 10^th tee box, and received autographs from Champions Tour pros such as Hale Irwin, Rocco Mediate, Hal Sutton, Craig Stadler and more.

The Encompass Championship Junior Clinic was led by Champions Tour professional Brian Henninger and was held on the tournament’s driving range. The clinic ran 45 minutes, and all participants had an opportunity to take some swings and “Hit the Sweet Spot”^TM with Henninger. Henninger discussed golf fundamentals with the children, covering posture, grip, power and aim.

 

 

 

“To see our children with special needs getting up close to the game, taking swings out on the range, and meeting the pros was truly rewarding. The Encompass Championship and its staff are first class all the way,” said Edmund Q. Sylvester, Chairman and Founder of the Freedom Golf Association. “The children were smiling ear-to-ear and couldn’t wait to share their day of golf with their friends and families. You can’t put a price on that sense of joy, and it’s what Freedom Golf is all about”