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First Tee Greater Kansas City – Day For Kids Golf Tournament

For 25 years, Tom Watson’s Day For Kids Golf Tournament has raised funds to ensure that young people have the opportunity to learn to play – and love – golf. On August 28th, First Tee Greater Kansas City hosted the event, which was held at Loch Lloyd Country Club. A VIP breakfast, Tom Watson Clinic, four-person scramble, and Watson Tribute Dinner were among the highlights of the festivities. Participants were delighted to have the experience of playing one hole with Tom and receiving an autographed team photo. 

(Front row) Bob Fischgrund, Laura Carter, Brian Kawamoto, Josh Fink, and Ann Spivak, First Tee (back row) Scott Carrithers, Drew McCart and Frank Emert

 

The Tom Watson Clinic

 

Tom Watson with First Tee participant Braygan Jones after she spoke at the tribute dinner.

 

Tom Quick was congratulated by Tom Watson after his hole-in-one shot.

 

Justin Miller, Lloyd Kissick, Tom Watson, David Kissick, and Tom Quick

 

Laura Clark, Deb Richard, Tom Watson, Sarah Morris, and Leslie Kostner

 

Paul Kempinski with Tom Watson and Charlie Sunderland at the VIP Breakfast.

 

PGA Pro Golfer Robert Streb and Tom Watson

Featured in the September 16, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: AME Photography KC 

 

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