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 10th 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”
