News release

6/13/13 - SNAG® to be introduced to Kearney elementary students 

 Matt Shaner, PGA Professional at the Kearney Country Club, and area golf professionals and golf courses are teaming up to support youth through golf. Starting New At Golf (SNAG®) is a program that teaches golf basics to K-5 elementary students. It instills values while educating students in the game of golf using age-appropriate equipment. The core values of SNAG® are Discipline, Etiquette, Honesty, Integrity, Patience, Respect, Self Control, Persistence, and Teamwork. The Tasha Keiter Memorial Youth Golf Fund was established with the Kearney Area Community Foundation as a way to bring this program to Central Nebraska. The success of the program depends on individual and community support. The curriculum has been approved by Kearney Public Schools for implementation in their Physical Education department. This program will impact over 2600 elementary students. The goal of the group is to implement SNAG® in 2 local elementary schools by the start of the 2013-14 school year, and then fund additional schools as dollars are raised. David Honnens, PGA, Executive Director, and Joe Canny, PGA, NJGT Director & Player Development Coordinator, both of the Nebraska PGA, have endorsed the SNAG® program and will be in attendance at the tournament to support its success in Kearney.

 A Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Kearney Country Club. 11:30 AM Registration, 12:00 PM SNAG® Equipment Demonstration, and 1PM Shotgun start. The general public is welcome to join us and view the SNAG® equipment and learn about the program. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and registrations are welcome. It is the goal of the Tasha Keiter Memorial Youth Golf Fund to sustain this program through an annual golf tournament.

 For more information, call the Kearney Country Club at 308-234-3151. Tasha Keiter Memorial Youth Golf Fund Contact – Matt Shaner, PGA – Kearney Country Club 2800 19th Ave - PO Box 1207 - Kearney, NE 68848 308-234-3151 / 308-234-4141 fax