A WELCOME LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

I’d like to extend a personal invitation to join us as we bring “Hook a Kid on Golf” – a nationally acclaimed youth golf program – to the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course.  It will provide our youth the opportu­nity to learn and enjoy the game of golf while learning skills to be successful in life.

I believe that the lessons that golf teaches are capable of providing Schenectady youth with the opportunity to grow into mature, under­standing, and productive adults and communi­ty leaders. Golfers learn to compete by embracing ethics, etiquette, positive thinking, communication, friendship and empathy for fellow competitors. They learn the importance of being prompt, the value of preparation, patience and yes, “the rub of the green” or “life’s hard knocks.” This community-based program teaches what it takes to play golf and along the way they learn what it takes to be successful in life and, we hope, contributing members of our community.

The proceeds from this event will be used to provide scholarships to Schenectady youth so they may attend the “Hook a Kid on Golf” lessons this summer at our municipal golf course – the “Crown Jewel” of Schenectady.

Mayor Brian U Stratton