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safest and most comfortable
environment. It is truly a
first-class facility, doing great
work to prepare the students
to lead productive lives.
The First Tee of Lake Erie
piloted a golf training program
last summer for Els for Autism.
The Els Foundation is also
working to implement the
program around the country
in conjunction with existing
First Tee chapters. The
local program was held at
Crosswinds Golf Club in
Perrysburg and was taught by
three local coaches, who had
received training from the staff
at Els Center for Excellence last
June. The program works with
basic golf principles to help
teach and improve social and
motor skills, two of the biggest
challenges with individuals
with autism.
The Els family has taken a
stance to be a driving force
behind treatment and care for
children with autism all over
the country. With the odds
of being born with autism
trending upwards, these types
of services will become more
and more important.
The First Tee of Lake Erie is
honored to partner with Els
for Autism and play a part in
helping children with autism
in Northwest Ohio and
Southeast Michigan. Our staff
and board are passionate
about growing our reach into
the future and continuing
to offer opportunities to all
children in our community.
For more information on
Els for Autism, please
visit or
contact me, AdamReny at:
NWO Golf Links