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On Saturday, approximately 111 kids ages 7 to 17 will descend on the First Tee of Central Arkansas for the second Monk Wade Junior Classic. It's a two-day event that kicks off the junior amateur season, as well as bringing a lot of youths from outside of Little Rock in contact with a truly fabulous golf facility for children and adults. It's my guess that most of the youths, both boys and girls, entered in the tournament probably only know the name of Monk Wade thanks to a classroom at the First Tee of Central Arkansas eing named for him. Here's hoping that over the next few years they get to know a little about the man whose name graces the tournament. read more >

Calling golf a game that demands honesty with yourself and personal responsibility, former President George W. Bush helped The First Tee of Central Arkansas mark its 10th anniversary and dedicate a garden in honor of program benefactors Harriet and Warren Stephens Friday afternoon in Little Rock. read more >

The Alotian, an exclusive, west Pulaski County course is welcoming a dignitary of a different kind. Former President George W. Bush will appear in Little Rock May 27 to hep celebrate the 10th anniversary of the First Tee of Little Rock. Here's more from Arkansas Business on Bush's appearance: read more >

Windstream Arkansas YES! sports expo and summer camps fair, going on from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday (April 30) at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, is a day of family fun where parents can plan their kids' entire summer and youth ages 4-12 can compete in individual sports competitions. Admission is $5 per person and $2 per youth competition. read more >

If you can't be in Augusta, Ga., for the actual Masters festivities going on Thursday, April 7, the First Tee of Central Arkansas offers a great alternative: golf in the day and a Master-themed silent and live auction party that night. Oh, and the Masters telecast will be on the TVs, rest assured. read more >