The First Tee of South Los Angeles Partners with Area Colleges for Special Event This Saturday

Los Angeles, Calif. (January 28, 2013) – Participants of The First Tee of South Los Angeles (TFTSLA) will have the opportunity to meet and learn from student-athletes and coaches from Southern California, UCLA and Loyola Marymount golf teams on Saturday, February 2 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon during a special event at the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course, home of The First Tee of South Los Angeles.  TFTSLA and Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) have teamed up to organize the event.

The event will give TFTSLA participants the opportunity to learn from collegiate players and coaches in the areas of golf instruction and wellness, as well as the importance of high school graduation, preparation for college and college golf opportunities.

The event will give The First Tee of South Los Angeles participants the opportunity to learn from collegiate players and coaches in the areas of golf instruction and wellness, as well as the importance of high school graduation, preparation for college and college golf opportunities.

For more information on the event, please call 323-755-6290.

About The First Tee of South Los Angeles

The First Tee of South Los Angeles (www.thefirstteesouthlosangeles.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The mission of The First Tee of South Los Angeles is to impact the lives of youth by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

About GCAA

The golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional association of men’s golf coaches.  Established in 1958, this non-profit organization is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing its members who participate in men’s golf at all levels.  Through its established events and programs, the GCAA maintains a goal of increasing awareness and the status of men’s golf.