Sunday is a special day at the Boise Open as a champion gets crowned, but it’s special for another reason as children 15-and-under get in free for a day geared around golf on Junior Day.
The children received all kinds of swag, including hats, candy, and a free lunch. They also get a chance to practice some golf, and for some of these kids, it is their introduction to the sport.
“You actually get to hold a club and swing it,” said Zel, who was really impressed with the up-and-coming golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour. “They are good, they are really good.”
First Tee is a statewide non-profit that uses the game of golf to positively impact young kids. First Tee set up a big activity area where kids could drive, chip, and put. They even had a game of golf tic-tac-toe toe, which was a big hit for two cousins who developed a rivalry…