CURTIS CUP JUNIOR GOLF DAY AT ST. LOUIS CC On Sunday, May 18, a Junior Golf Day was held at St. Louis CC, which featured drive, pitch and putt events. Staged in conjunction with the South Central CYC golf program, over 150 youngsters and their parents arrived to enjoy the day. On-hand were Curtis Cup Captain Ellen Port and USGA President Tom O’Toole to lend their support for the event. A special guest, PGA professional, entertainer and motivational speaker, Dennis Walters, was on-hand to demonstrate to the assembled group that despite what obstacles one may face, do not give in. His message was simple: Have a dream and don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done. With Walters hitting shots from the swivel seat in his specially designed golf cart - he lost the use of his legs in a 1974 accident - he used everything from a 12” driver to a fishing pole with a head attached, with each shot landing right down the middle! In the end, the youngsters ran to retrieve the golf balls Walters hit - with a photo of his dog on each one.
CURTIS CUP MATCH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 5: 6:00 P.M. Opening Ceremonies & Flag Raising FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - 8:00 A.M. Four-Ball Matches
Dennis Walters hits another shot right down the middle from his specially designed golf cart.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 - 1:30 P.M. Foursomes Matches SATURDAY, JUNE 7 - 8:00 A.M. Foursomes Matches SATURDAY, JUNE 7 - 1:30 P.M. Four-ball Matches Ellen Port addresses the youngsters.
NEXT MAGA EVENTS... East Side Amateur - June 14-15 Lockhaven Golf Club Entry Deadline - June 11 Defending Champion: Bob Hanneken
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SUNDAY, JUNE 8 - 1:13 P.M. Singles Matches - 8 groups SUNDAY, JUNE 8 - 6:30 P.M. Closing Ceremonies Polo Exhibition to immediately follow the Closing Ceremonies.
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