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The First Tee of Denver, in a partnership with
five
of Denver’s city courses, is proud to help
return the
game to it’s roots while providing a great
experience
for local kids.
Starting April 5th, when you play Willis Case,
Wellshire, Overland, Kennedy, or City Park golf
courses you will be able
to call ahead and reserve a caddie. For the
first time
in many years on a public course in Colorado you
can enjoy a tradition that has helped to make
golf a
wonderful game.
By using this service you can help to offer
local
kids many opportunities that were not open to
them
before. These kids will gain business experience
and
develop a sense of pride that comes from
learning
and applying a diffi cult skill.
“Art said he wanted to get more distance. I
told him
to hit it and run backward.” - Ken Venturiogram
To Golfers: Please
support caddie programs. You
will be surprised at the impact a caddie job can
have
on a kid.
You can use this service by calling
(303) 295-4082 ,
or by sending an email to:
caddies@thefi rstteeofdenver.com ,
48 hours in
advance of your tee time.
Please leave a message with your:
• Name
• Tee time
• Course you are playing
• Number of caddies needed
• Phone number
We will call you back to confirm your
registration.
When you get to the course, the pro shop staff
can
help you locate your caddie. The caddies are
performing
this service on a tip-only basis.
Please be patient, and a good role model on the
course. Help expose these kids to golf and many
of
the strong traditions that make the game great.
You
can make it a fantastic learning experience for
these
hardworking young men and women.
When you use a caddie you get the advantage of
1. Another pair of eyes to fi nd lost balls
2. Someone to seek advice from
3. Someone to carry or pull your bag
4. Someone to ensure proper care of the course
5. You get a smiling face to help pick you up
when
you are not playing your best
6. And much more…..
Some say that if you have never played
golf with a caddie, then you have never
really played the game of golf.
To Caddies: You
must take the responsibility
of caddying seriously and take the time to learn
as
much as possible on and off the course. We can
provide you with links to other resources to
help
you learn as much as you are willing. Please
treat
your caddie opportunity as a privilege that you
can lose if you don’t take it seriously, or
perform
properly.
You can use this caddying opportunity to:
• Make money
• Earn scholarships
• Gain job experience
• Learn how to run your own business
• Meet people that may infl uence your future
career
• Learn more about golf
• Enjoy your time on the golf course
Caddying is hard work. If you take the time and
interest to prepare yourself, you will enjoy
your
experience much more, make more money, and
most importantly gain the respect of the people
you work with.
For more information about being a First Tee
of Denver caddie please contact:
Paul Crossland at
(303) 370-1554
or by email at
paul@thefi rsteeofdenver.com
“Don’t let the bad shots get to you. Don’t
let
yourself become angry. The true scramblers
are thick-skinned. And they always beat
the whiners.” - Paul Runyan
Our
Caddie Program brochure is available here.
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