Lesson on Golf.com Announces “Free Day at the Links” on August 11th

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 24, 2009 -- West Bloomfield, Mich. (July 24, 2009) – Founder of Lesson On Golf.com, Jeff Lesson, believes that its time to give back to the community that has supported him for many years.

Lesson, a golf talk show host, columnist and enthusiast has assembled some of the area’s finest golf courses in Southeastern Michigan to host a “Free Day at the Links,” in support of The First Tee of Detroit on Tuesday, August 11th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Lesson on Golf.com Announces “Free Day at the Links” on August 11th

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The First Tee of Detroit impacts the lives of young people of Michigan by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

Participating Lesson on Golf.com’s “Free Day at the Links” courses, include:
• Tanglewood, 53503 W Ten Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
• Moose Ridge,11801 Doane Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
• The Majestic at Lake Walden, 9600 Crouse Rd, Howell, MI 48855
• Lyon Oaks, 52251 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393
• Springfield Oaks, 12450 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, MI 48350
• Lakes of Taylor, 25505 Northline Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
• Taylor Meadows, 25360 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

• Whispering Pines, 2500 Whispering Pines Dr., Pinckney, MI 48169
• Highland Hills Golf Club, 2075 Oakland, Highland, MI 48356


In addition, Bob Krause, Founder of the Bob Krause Golf Academy, will be offering free lessons from 1 -4 p.m. at Fieldstone Golf Club, located at 1984 Taylor Rd. in Auburn Hills. Please call 248-887-4334 x224 to arrange a lesson.

Please visit, www.lessonongolf.com to view all of the participating courses. To register, please call the selected course and mention “Lesson On Golf’s Free Day at the Links” and secure your tee time. Walking the course is free and for a minimum $20 donation to First Tee, a cart will be included.

NOTE: Some of the participating courses may only accept a reservation, beginning one week prior to the event.

“A free day at the links seems like the right thing to do given the state of our economy,” said Lesson. “Not only will golfers be able to experience some of the best courses that this area has to offer, but more importantly, they will be able to support such a great organization, The First Tee of Detroit.”

“We are so appreciative to Jeff Lesson for his creation and development of a free day at the links that will benefit the local golfers, golf courses and the youth participants in The First Tee of Detroit,” said Lisa Woodcox, Executive Director of The First Tee of Detroit. “It's so wonderful to see the metro Detroit golf community support a program that has been positively impacting the lives of thousands of children over the past 11 years through our golf and life skills programs."
For more information about Lesson on Golf.com’s “Free Day at the Links”, please visit, www.lessonongolf.com.


About Jeff Lesson and Lesson on Golf

Jeff Lesson is a radio and television sportscaster, newspaper columnist and host of the award winning show "Lesson On Golf" featuring the best in places to play, pro pointers, equipment, travel, fitness and half-off golf at www.lessonongolf.com

Lesson on Golf first hit the airwaves in 1997, and currently airs every Saturday and Sunday morning 7-8am on 97.1 FM "The Ticket". Jeff also writes a Thursday "Lesson On Golf" column in The Detroit News.

To contact Jeff Lesson, please e-mail him at Jeff@Lessonongolf.com.

About The First Tee of Detroit

The First Tee of Detroit is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation. The organization conducts programming at 12 locations across metro Detroit. Each year, over 1000 youth participants have the opportunity to learn to play the game of golf as well as learning leadership skills, life skills and interpersonal communication skills. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.9 million participants in 49 states, over 2,800 elementary schools and five international locations - Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore. For more information, please visit, www.thefirstteedetroit.org.

More information can be found online at http://www.lessonongolf.com