The HP Byron Nelson Championship doesn’t officially start until tomorrow at the TPC Four Seasons, but it’s already getting headlines with its announcement of moving to South Dallas in 2019. And then there is the annual concern about the weather — is it going to rain, or be bright and shiny for sunscreen action?
But something seems to be lost in the news and that’s what the tournament’s real goal is. Yes, one mission is to have a winning player decided by Sunday. But more importantly it’s the money that is raised for the Salesmanship Club’s mission.
According to Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers Executive Director Michelle Kinder, “Kids are at the heart of everything we do, and we want Nelson fans to know that we value their support. This championship is not just about golf. It’s about creating brighter futures for struggling kids and families.”
Thanks to the money raised from the tournament
The Club’s two Dallas campuses provide mental health counseling and treatment for more than 5,500 kids and family members
The Salesmanship Club’s Jonsson School and other “urban education programs” involve 1,700 at-risk students.
To get the Club’s message across, they’re providing a collection of activities during Nelson week including:
- Youth Caddies: Jonsson School fifth grade students will caddie for PGA TOUR pros on No. 17 during the pro-am on May 15, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The association between kids and players has been inspirational as students have an opportunity to meet the pros and walk a hole with them, often creating a positive, lasting impression with the players.
- KidsZone: Take a brain break at KidsZone and learn how to “settle your glitter.” Salesmanship Club staff will use a glitter jar project to help children learn about their brain and how it can be calmed during emotional times.
- Sign Your Support on Champions Way: Fans are being invited to sign their names inside a giant version of Salesmanship Club’s heart logo to show support for the year-round services that the tournament makes possible. A paint-splattered canvas painted by Jonsson School students is a true work of art and a fitting backdrop for this interactive project.
- Wear Red on Saturday: We hope everyone will be seeing red on Saturday, as fans show that they are “part of the heart” and support for the Salesmanship Club’s work by wearing red.
You just know that you have something red that’s quite smashing. Why not pull it out of your closet for a Saturday outing and support the Club and the kids?
Robin says
Thanks for sharing. Love the great work the Salesmanship Club does. Most people just know they work the Byron Nelson.