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hat do squirt guns have to do
with golf? Well, the two don't
usually go together, but when
the kids participating in the
PGA Family Cup at Indian Wells Golf Resort
got a chance to douse their parents and older
siblings, it added an activity that made the
festivities fun for everyone involved.
The May 8 event on the back nine of the
Celebrity Course was part of a new initiative
by the PGA of America to get kids, parents
and even grandparents playing golf together,
and it brought out 45 participants from 11
families for a light-hearted outing that created
great lasting memories.
Participants, who ranged in age from 6 to
76, competed in a nine-hole scramble. The em-
phasis, however, was on enjoying the game
and time spent with family.
"One of the best memories I have is of me
and my PGA assistant David Curtis going
around to all the participants with water,
snacks and water guns," said PGA Lead
Teaching Professional Eric Solander, who ran
the event. "We would load up the water and
then have the kids squirt their parents or sib-
lings. It was hilarious and a lot of fun. Our
goal is to make golf cool! I feel that if we had
more events like this, all of the desert golf pro-
grams would be packed."
The PGA Family Cup went so well that
Solander expects to host a similar event this
fall. He and his team at Indian Wells Golf Re-
sort were recognized for the success of their
event in an e-blast to all members of the PGA
of America.
"It means a lot to our staff," he said. "It
shows that if you go for your dreams any-
thing is possible. I'm very grateful to be a part
of the PGA of America, and to receive any
recognition is due to my mentors who have
helped me along the way."
FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Indian Wells Golf Resort brings kids and parents together on the course
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