Tiger gives back to community and kids
At 16, Harold Villere III has been golfing for seven years, but he's experienced something few golfers ever will. A lesson with Tiger Woods.
"I was nervous at first hitting for Tiger," Harold said. "But he has a way about him that makes you feel calm."
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| Harold Villere III from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. |
The Tiger Woods Foundation held its third TWF Junior Golf Clinic and Exhibition of the year in New Orleans to help provide opportunities for inner-city youth to appreciate and enjoy all the benefits of society.
Nearly 125 area junior golfers had the chance to get golf tips, advice and words of encouragement from Tiger Woods himself.
Giving back is something Tiger Woods has been taught from an early age - and the young golfers appreciated every minute of it.
"It's great to see someone who has achieved what he has to give back to the community," Harold said. "It's hard for them to find time do that."
Jarret Carr, also 16, found Tiger to be a lot a fun, comparing him to a big kid who likes to joke around. But he said he's learned a serious lesson from Tiger and golf.
"In golf when I hit a bad shot I know I have to work on making a better one, I can't dwell on the bad shot," Jarrett said. "Just like in school - if I get a bad grade I don't dwell on it, I just work harder to get good ones."
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| Jarrett Carr from St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. |
After the clinic, Tiger Woods held a press conference and fielded questions.
When asked what was the most gratifying part about being involved with the TWF he said, "After all my accomplishments, the coolest thing is that more kids want to play golf.
"Even if they don't go pro, kids can further their education through scholarships and find job opportunities within the field of golf."
And in the case of Jarrett and Harold, he's right. Both young men have plans to go to college, something that might not have been in their future if it wasn't for golf.
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