"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Kids Free Summer Golf Program

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma – The Native Tee Junior Program returns for its third season with six free sessions and free play every Monday for Cherokee juniors at Cherokee Trails Golf Course. This successful program provides Cherokee juniors the opportunity to learn the basic principles and techniques of the game from qualified golf instructors.

“The Native Tee Program is great for our Cherokee youth,” said David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Enterprises, which operates the golf courses, Cherokee Casinos and multiple other retail businesses. “Our instructors have done an exceptional job with this program, teaching young golfers the basics of the game while promoting healthy activities during the summer months.”

Cherokee juniors ages 6-17 are encouraged to enroll now, for space is limited. All sessions will focus on core golf principles, basic rules and proper golf etiquette.

Cherokee Trails will provide six, one-hour instructional sessions free of charge to Cherokee juniors on June 10, 17 and 24, and then again on July 15, 22 and 29. Sessions will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. each day. Matt Harris, head golf professional at Cherokee Hills Golf Club in Tulsa, will lead the program and be assisted by Isidoro Sierra, Cherokee Trails golf shop supervisor.

Cherokee Trails will also provide Cherokee juniors free play on Mondays in the months of June, July and August. An adult must accompany juniors 12 years old and younger during the free play days.

To participate, youths must provide proof of Cherokee citizenship at the time of registration for each session. Golf clubs can be provided to participants not owning a set but must be reserved at the time of registration.

To reserve time for the Native Tee Junior Program at Cherokee Trails Golf Course or for the junior free play days, call the pro shop, phone: 918-458-4294.

For more information about Cherokee Trails Golf Course, visit the web site.