The Golf Tee and
Genesee Valley Parent Magazine
Team Up to Help Kids Help Others
      Saturday, September 15 is The Great Mini Golf Challenge at The Golf Tee Family Fun-tastic in Webster. Co-sponsored by The Golf Tee and Genesee Valley Parent Magazine, the mini golf tournament benefits Camp Open Arms, a program of Cancer Action, Inc.

     Reservations for up to 72 golfers per age group are being taken now. Children ages 5-7 tee off in a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Ages 8-9 begin at noon, and ages 10-12 at 2 p.m.

     The tournament will follow traditional golf rules, and be supervised by The Golf Tee's President Rick Woodson and golf instruction coordinator Roger Sawyer.

     "Children just naturally like to help others," said Genesee Valley Parent Publisher Robert Melnyk. "This tournament lets them have fun while benefiting other kids."

     The $10 registration fee provides 18 holes of miniature golf, a hot dog from Mr. V's Street Style Vending, soft drinks from Coca Cola, ice cream from Bruster's Old Fashioned Ice Cream, a tournament T-shirt, valuable coupons and prizes.

     In addition to the mini golf tournament, golfers and their families may enjoy day-long activities at reduced prices, including batting cages, golf driving range, introductory golf lessons for junior golfers, and games.

     "Proceeds from all activities benefit Camp Open Arms, a summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings," CancerAction Director Mary Ellen Dundon said. "At Camp Open Arms, our kids are able to experience many of the summertime activities that other kids routinely enjoy. In fact, a favorite field trip for our campers is the one they take to The Golf Tee, so this is a perfect fit for us."

     In addition to The Golf Tee and Genesee Valley Parent Magazine, the tournament is supported by Mr. V's Street Style Vending, Webster Eyecare Asssociates, Gerard P. Smith Agency, Inc., Coca Cola Bottling Co., Loews Theatres, Empire Lanes , Kittelberger Florist, Webster Police Department, Webster Automotive, Neal R. Levitt, DDS and Frederick H. Suter, DDS, Wegmans Holt Road, David N. Eckler - Weekend Printer, and Hegedorns Supermarket

For more information, call The Golf Tee at (716) 872-1390. Click on the Genesee Valley Parent Magazine and Open Arms logos above for more information.

TALENTED YOUNG MINI GOLFERS HAVE FUN
WHILE HELPING OTHERS

      Dozens of young mini golfers crowded the miniature golf course at The Golf Tee Family Fun-tastic Saturday, September 15, to compete in the Great Mini Golf Challenge to benefit Camp Open Arms. Camp Opens Arms is a summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, a program of Cancer Action, Inc.

     Winners in three age groups were awarded prizes by tournament co-sponsors The Golf Tee and Genesee Valley Parent Magazine. Adding to the festivities were Mr. V's Street Style Vending, which donated refreshments to the participants, and Officer Mark Sotir of the Webster Police Department who provided a D.A.R.E. exhibit and police car tours.

     The 5 to 7 age group was the largest and most enthusiastic, complete with a gallery of several dozen parents and grandparents. Winning with a score of 55 in the par 57 course was Teddy Corcoran of Brighton. Second place went to Connor Lamy of Fairport. Eric Seeger of Penfield placed third.

     Jared Mousely of Rochester was winner in the 8 to 9 age group with 54. Christopher Hayden of East Rochester was second with 57, and Kody Mousely third with 57.

     Competition in the 10 to 12 age group was intense. Joe Catallo of Webster took first place with a score of 46. Alex Seitz of Ontario, Wayne County was second with 50 and Kyle Nicoletta of Rochester was third with 55.