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Although Dr. Martin does not
play golf, he values the time and
energy that Johnson and his coach
ing staff have invested into the
youth of the community. Martin
appealed to the young people
. about the lessons they have learned
from their golf lessons that will
carry over into the classroom come
fall. Raising their hands and
shouting about their acquired
skills, they noted they learned
teamwork, sportsmanship, how to
take turns, how to concentrate and
focus, how to be patient and hojv
to keep their eyes on the ball.
"1 want you to keep your eye on
the ball in the fall by applying
patience and concentration on
. your studies," Martin said.
According to Martin, a tennis
enthusiast, it is important to instill
in youth the need to use their
leisure time wisely.
"We may have the next Tiger
Woods among us," he said. "If you
never get the chance to swing a golf
club, you will never know what you
can do. This kind of activity makes
life more enriching. Golf is good
exercise, and these committed
coaches have provided some struc
ture for these students' non-school
Johnson also recognizes that
there is a great deal of scholarship
money available for youth who
excel in golf. This is another grand
incentive for the coaches as well as
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They themselves will be doing this
same thing one day. They should
pass it down to their other fellows,
and also encourage more females
to participate," Conrad said.
Coaches Pilson, Johnson and Fra
zier agree that their love of the
game enables them to pass on the
skill to the youth of the communi
ty. "We want to give something
back to our community. We have
to take care of our children," John
son said.
The children ranged in age
from 6-18, male and female, black
and white. John Las sett regularly
brought his two sons Justin and
Sean to the clinic. John has played
golf for many years, but now his
son can join him on the course.
Although they were two of few
white participants, they felt wel
come to learn and participate.
"Race and color has nothing to do
with it," Lassett said. "I was thor
oughly impressed with the pro
gram. If anyone wants to play
golf, these gentlemen will help
them."
Sean, a fifth grader at Mount
Olive Elementary School, plans to
pursue a golf scholarship in high
school. He loves Tiger Woods
because of his golf skill and finds
great inspiration from observing
Woods' commitment.
Although June 25 ended the
second year of the golf program,
Johnson believes that their interest
has been piqued for a non-tradi
tional sport that holds great
promise for the future of all who I
participate. He encourages parents
to start their children young in the
exploration of their talent for all
sports and cultural activities.
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golf ball, tying down tha fairway.
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time, and Victor Johrison is an
excellent role model for kids."
Martin invited the children to give
Johnson a round of applause for
the time and effort he has put forth
on their behalf.
Victor Johnson has sponsored
the golf clinic for the past two
years with the help of the Winston
; Salem Urban League and Nations
Bank, who provided the t-shirts.
'? Golf Pro Greg Woods of the
; Reynolds Park Golf Course
donated golf manuals from the
Professional Golfers' Association
called First Swing for the students
who attended. Johnson enjoys see
ing youth of the community
explore their abilities in non-tradi
tional sports. He credits Tiger
Woods with stirring up the interest
of youth in golf around the nation.
Jim Conrad concurs with Johnson
on this matter. "Tiger Woods has
brought in a dream we have all had
for thirty years. It took a young
person to give the youngsters the
drive to try," Conrad said.
tne students. ror inis reason, Con
rad believes that other golf pros
should get involved with the young
people in their communities in this
fashion. "This camp could filter
into the other cities where the
Urban League is," Conrad said.
"It should also be implemented in
schools. There is a lot of money to
be offered, and it is about time
some of our kids got some of it/1
Conrad said.
Many of the kids in the camp
are taking hold of their philoso
phy. Theo Moser, a sixth grader at
North Hills Traditional Academy,
will play in the Fortyth Jr. Golf
Tour in July. He and his friends
Lawrence Linton, Brian Murrill,
Jonathan Linton and Brian
O'Neal have developed a sincere
love for the game. Even after prac
tice is over, they continue to propel
golf balls squarely into the center
of the fairway with precision and
grace. Conrad praised these young
golferg for their dedication.
"These young men are devoted.
This is the future of black golfers.
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