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First Tee golf outing for PS 119, the Bronx

Third-graders from PS 119 in the Bronx learned the three main golf swings and more during their May 8 outing to The First Tee program at Mosholu Golf Course.
Girl and boy hold golf club over shoulder
In The First Tee Program at Mosholu Golf course, students from PS 119 in the Bronx learn to play golf and, in the process, learn focus, patience and other character-building values.
Jonathan Fickies
Boys and girls hold out golf club while instructor watches
Students learn the correct way to hold the golf club from The First Tee director and golf pro Anthony Rodriguez.
Jonathan Fickies
Girl talks to woman
A student discusses the challenges on the driving range with teacher Elizabeth McGovern.
Jonathan Fickies
Boy hands girl a golf club
Mosholu golf coach Hannah Matte works with a PS 119 student on chipping the ball.
Jonathan Fickies
Boys use wedge on the green
Learning to putt becomes a contest to capture the flags.
Jonathan Fickies
Girls and boy practice using golf clubs
Foam tubes help students stand within the proper boundaries for chipping the ball.
Jonathan Fickies
Ball ball collects balls while girl practice swing
Teacher Anelyn Quezada (far right) monitors student progress on the chipping exercise.
Jonathan Fickies
Boy with golf club over shoulder looks out on the green
A student steps into his swing on the driving range.
Jonathan Fickies
Two women hand out bags
Teachers Elizabeth McGovern (left) and Anelyn Quezada distribute The First Tee bags at the end of the outing.
Jonathan Fickies
Kids look to instructor
Teacher Elizabeth McGovern said the program is a good way to expose girls to outdoor activities.
Jonathan Fickies
Students and staff pose for camera
Teachers Anelyn Quezada (far left) and Elizabeth McGovern (far right) flank students and Mosholu golf coaches at the end of the day’s golf outing.
Jonathan Fickies
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Girl and boy hold golf club over shoulder
In The First Tee Program at Mosholu Golf course, students from PS 119 in the Bronx learn to play golf and, in the process, learn focus, patience and other character-building values.
Jonathan Fickies
Boys and girls hold out golf club while instructor watches
Students learn the correct way to hold the golf club from The First Tee director and golf pro Anthony Rodriguez.
Jonathan Fickies
Girl talks to woman
A student discusses the challenges on the driving range with teacher Elizabeth McGovern.
Jonathan Fickies
Boy hands girl a golf club
Mosholu golf coach Hannah Matte works with a PS 119 student on chipping the ball.
Jonathan Fickies
Boys use wedge on the green
Learning to putt becomes a contest to capture the flags.
Jonathan Fickies
Girls and boy practice using golf clubs
Foam tubes help students stand within the proper boundaries for chipping the ball.
Jonathan Fickies
Ball ball collects balls while girl practice swing
Teacher Anelyn Quezada (far right) monitors student progress on the chipping exercise.
Jonathan Fickies
Boy with golf club over shoulder looks out on the green
A student steps into his swing on the driving range.
Jonathan Fickies
Two women hand out bags
Teachers Elizabeth McGovern (left) and Anelyn Quezada distribute The First Tee bags at the end of the outing.
Jonathan Fickies
Kids look to instructor
Teacher Elizabeth McGovern said the program is a good way to expose girls to outdoor activities.
Jonathan Fickies
Students and staff pose for camera
Teachers Anelyn Quezada (far left) and Elizabeth McGovern (far right) flank students and Mosholu golf coaches at the end of the day’s golf outing.
Jonathan Fickies
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