Summer for Kids: Free Bucket of Range Balls at Ace Golf Locations

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Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation programs fill up fast, and some children can be left out in the cold. Now in its third year, Ace Golf is seeking to change that by offering a free summer golf practice program.

Through August, children ages 5 to 15 can sign up to receive a free small bucket of range balls to hit on Ace Golf practice ranges.
 
“Our goal with the program is to give parents an extra avenue of enrichment for their children,” said Bill Place, owner of Ace Golf in the Greater Brandon/Riverview community. "The program was a huge success in 2011, we had well over 800 participants."

"A lot of kids programs are being cut as municipal budgets are slashed," he added. "This is a way for us to give to the community, and hopefully develop some new golfers. With over 800 buckets handed out for the program, we definitely got the word out that golf is a fun sport."

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How To Take Advantage of Ace's Free Summer Golf Practice Program for Kids:

• Children may sign up at any of three Ace Golf locations in Brandon, Riverview and at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in New Tampa.

• Each child will receive a brochure detailing the program and effective dates that has a daily stamp card.

• Each time the child redeems their free bucket they will get a stamp on their card noting the redemption.

• No purchase is necessary.

 
Ace Golf Ranges are at 820 South Kings Avenue in Brandon and at 12910 Boyette Road in Riverview. They are open daily until 10 p.m. The facilities feature 18-acre Golf Practice Ranges, Miniature Golf, and Batting Cages.  For more information, call 651-4653 or go to www.ace-golf.com.

The Pebble Creek Golf Club is at 10550 Regents Park Drive in New Tampa and is locally owned with Ace Golf. For program information at Pebble Creek, please call 973-3870 x3 or visit www.pebblecreekclub.com.