WHO:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patients, families and staff
TSRHC patient Ian “Dutch” Holland, age 17 of Wichita Falls, Texas
Allied healthcare and golf professionals

WHAT:
TSRHC patients will participate in a Learn to Golf clinic taught by allied healthcare and golf professionals specially trained to teach children with physical challenges. Junior golfers will learn about golf safety, etiquette, driving, chipping and putting. 

TSRHC’s Learn to Golf program is designed for patients with challenging physical conditions. The Learn to Golf program provides the tools and instruction needed for patients to participate in and reap the rehabilitative benefits of golf.

Support for the Learn to Golf program is provided by funds from TSRHC donors, local businesses and individuals, Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation and a multiyear grant provided by the United States Golf Association to aid in the expansion and enhancement of the program. There is no charge for patients to participate.
 
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Registration
9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Learn to Golf clinic
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch

WHERE:
River Creek Park Golf Course
1605 FM 1177
Burkburnett, Texas 76354
(940) 855-3361

ABOUT DUTCH HOLLAND:
Ian “Dutch” Holland, age 17 of Wichita Falls, Texas, has been a patient at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) since age 1 and wears a prosthesis on his right arm for a condition present at birth. This will be Dutch’s first time to participate in a Learn to Golf clinic. Dutch is looking forward to the clinic and is excited about perfecting his golf skills. In addition to golf, Dutch loves snowboarding, skateboarding, camping and reading.  

ABOUT TSRHC:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.