Kids on the Hill

Every kid wants to be the next Tiger Woods. Where will he come from and how will he find his way into golf?

For many of Philadelphia's youth, the answer is, “it's not going to happen”. But, for the kids selected by the Police Athletic League for their interest in golf, the possibility does exist. They had the opportunity to participate in the Kids-on-the-Hill program in which they learned about the game from PGA Golf Professionals in a summer program at various golf facilities in the area
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Not only did the kids learn golf's fundamental skills; they were also introduced to its rules, its etiquette and its history. This skill set translates into values for now and for the future.

The goal of Kids-on-the-Hill is just that: learn about the game and learn about life. We think the program does just that.

The Board of Directors is most grateful to the PGA Professionals and to the Officers of PAL who made those eight weeks an important event in the life of the kids.

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   Locations...

• The program at Island Green Country Club consists of teaching and practicing the basics of putting, chipping, iron play and driving.
• At Spring Mill Country Club the students have the opportunity to exercise what has been learned in iron play.
• Twining Valley Golf and Fitness Club provides a full-length golf course experience .
• All three venues have driving range practice areas.
• Through the hospitality of some local clubs the more advanced students are invited to play their course, at off-hours, during the summer. The kids are accompanied by either a PAL Officer or an Instructor.

   Resources...

• - Police Athletic League
• - Philadelphia PGA
• - Philadelphia Golf Courses
• - Professional Golfers Association