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LYDIA KO BECOMES FIRST TEE NEW TRUSTEE
Children’s charity The First Tee has announced its new
Ambassador will be golfing sensation Lydia Ko.
The 16-year-old, who is the World No.4, recently took
supreme honours at the Halberg Awards and finished third
equal at the Australian Women’s Open.
Ko will join Phil Tataurangi, who is also an Ambassador
and Deputy Chair of The First Tee New Zealand.
The charity, which began in the USA, aims to teach
children strong personal values such as respect, courtesy
and integrity through the game of golf. Its value
programme, taught in schools and golfing facilities,
provides a powerful tool for all children to develop
strong character.
Since its establishment in NZ in 2005, it has continued to
grow reaching more than 10,000 Kiwi kids.
David Hisco, The First Tee Chairman, said: “Lydia Ko
is one of New Zealand’s best and brightest young
sportspeople and we’re absolutely thrilled to have her on
board as our Ambassador.
“Lydia is a true example of someone living The First Tee
values, not just in how she plays golf but also in how she
lives her life off the course.”
Lydia Ko said she was thrilled to join The First Tee as
an Ambassador.
“The game of golf has taught me a lot,” said the Gulf
Harbour golfer.
“It’s my hope that my involvement with The First Tee will
inspire more children to take up the game and discover
that through perseverance, sticking to their goals, and lots
of practice, that they can achieve their dreams as well.”
Golf Industry Central Autumn 2014
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