Building Youth Character
Submitted by liz.flowers on Fri, 10/05/2007 - 02:48.
Harry Chen learns the game, but can't stop smiling after his first par game.
Every Wednesday afternoon, the Alpharetta Police Athletic League Partners (PAL) kids tee off with the Alpharetta High School Raider golf team members and adult volunteer golfers at one of Atlanta’s most pristine golf courses, River Pines.
River Pines Golf Club, located at 4775 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek, is hosting the fall PAL golf program.
Members of the Alpharetta Raiders Golf Team are paired up with Alpharetta PAL kids to mentor, instruct, and encourage them in the dynamics of golf. Both programs benefit greatly from the mentor/mentored
relationship.
The PAL golf program, like other PAL programs, is designed to establish a bond of mutual respect, understanding, and trust between the North Fulton youth and the Alpharetta Police and community leaders.
“Golf gives the PAL kids opportunities to learn patience, honesty, and self-control,” said Alpharetta Fire Lieutenant and golf coach Wesley McCall. “Our golf program is honored to have the students of Alpharetta High School’s golf team to mentor and teach our kids the in's and out's of golf.”
The Alpharetta High School Raiders Golf Team is made up of talented students who compete in a series of golf tournaments year round. The Raiders Golf program success is due to the dedication of the students and support of their world class coaching staff consisting of Steve Sweigart (Varsity Golf), Pete Goggin (JV Golf), and Beth Redden (Girls Golf).
