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Kids Play golf for free.


Parents can really drive home the sport of golf with their families this year with the program "Kids Play Free at America's Courses" supported by The PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used.

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. The program would allow kids to play free of charge at municipal facilities. The pilot program will begin in Cincinnati, Ohio “Cincinnati” redirects here. For other uses, see Cincinnati (disambiguation).
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The PGA and NRPA are working together to encourage greater participation at municipal facilities through a number of programs like this one, which will give families an affordable option to play golf together.

Other programs include a Family Open House program to welcome new, former and occasional golfers and Family Play Days, which are tee times set aside by facilities that feature scrambles Scrambles is a game often played in British schools. Someone shouts "Scrambles!" and throws something (like sweets or money) into a crowd. The first person to retrieve the item wins it. , three, six and nine holes of golf with family friendly tees.

NRPA National Partnerships Director Kathy Spangler said, "Through our partnership with The PGA of America, the National Recreation and Park Association believes that we can increase participation in the game of golf through public park and recreation resources. With The PGA's Play Golf America campaign, and more specifically Kids Play Free at America's Public Parks, we have the opportunity to reach professionals and consumers alike with the message that golf participation is a family affair, and likewise a means to a healthier lifestyle."

For more information about "Kids Play Free at America's Courses," go to www.playgolfamerica.com.
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Title Annotation:NRPA in Action; Kids Play Free at America's Courses
Publication:Parks & Recreation
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Sep 1, 2004
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