CHICAGO, IL. (June 4, 2014) – Freedom Golf Association (FGA), an organization founded in 2012 with a primary goal of advancing the delivery of grass roots golf instruction to those with special needs, announces a new program collaboration with The First Tee of Greater Chicago.
“We are thrilled to be expanding golf and learning opportunities for special needs children through their inclusion into The First Tee program of Greater Chicago” says E.Q. Sylvester, Chairman and Founder of FGA. “We’re proud to begin a pilot program that will pave the way to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to many more disabled children by assisting them to learn the nine core values of The First Tee program as they enjoy learning to play golf…it’s a fantastic opportunity for all” continued Sylvester.
The pilot program will begin in July and run through August. A small group of special needs juniors will be integrated into The First Tee program at Cog Hill Golf Course in Lemont, IL. FGA Adaptive Golf Coaches will assist with the golf lesson portion of the program, but otherwise, the kids will be fully engaged in the core activities of The First Tee program. The goal will be to expand participation in numbers and into other locations of the The First Tee of Greater Chicago.
Freedom Golf Association welcomes anyone with a physical or cognitive disability. Golf is anyone’s game. FGA’s Mission is to bring a sense of joy and freedom to those in the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf.
Freedom Golf Association was founded in July 2012 by Edmund Q. Sylvester. He is a Director of the Western Golf Association and a golf enthusiast. Sylvester became a triple amputee in 2011. Soon after leaving the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, he attempted to hit golf balls at a local range. Without assistance, his attempt was not successful and it became the first step towards forming FGA.
For more information about Freedom Golf Association, go to www.fgagolf.org.
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