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PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN AND REINA HARWOOD/SIUSLAW NEWS SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 | 7A Local volunteers helped run the four stations of the Florence Golf Links Junior Golf Camp — putting, chipping, irons and woods. we want to give kids a skill- set that they can use both they can play with a on and off the golf course: team or individually, and professionalism, honor and good etiquette.” Remmer was a four-year varsity golfer at Siuslaw High School in the 1990s and has been disappoint- ed with the state of golf for T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM students since becoming a pro at the golf course. To further his wish to see a more active youth golf program in this area, S IUSLAW N EWS Remmer has started the Florence Golf Links Junior Follow us on Camp. The camp opened Twitter last week and continues this week through Thurs- @S IUSLAW N EWS day. “When I came here in GOLF from page 1A Visit us on the web Your guide to great locally owned restaurants. 2019, there were no kids playing golf, so we decided to hold a two-week camp,” Remmer said. “Kids can sign up for one week or two, and there is no cost to them. We will provide all of the equipment needed, the instruction and a meal while the kids are here.” He started the camp with Jesse Schutte “because it was how we got into golf years ago,” Remmer said. “Jesse now plays golf pro- fessionally and I am a golf professional at Florence Golf Links because of ju- nior camps when we were young right here in Flor- ence.” Remmer has come up with a plan for teaching the youth currently regis- tered in the camp, which includes instruction at so- cially distanced stations on the practice range separat- ed by age groups and club types. The clubs and golf balls used by the campers are provided by the golf course. Remmer hopes those who participate not only It’s Always Buck’s Season! We are open for dine-in, take-out, sidewalk & patio seating Special Events • Weddings Construction and Agriculture Restroom Trailers • Shower Trailers Earth Friendly Practice Family Owned & Operated We are doing everything we can to safely serve our community. We are open: Noon to 8pm every day 2020 VOTED F E BEST O F LO E N C R have a good time, but learn the underlying rules of golf — which stress sportsman- ship, practice and respect for your competition. This is the second week of the camp. The first week introduced the youth to the different types of clubs and the basic techniques of golf. All attendees got to hit as many shots as they would like. Each group is assigned two volunteers, who work with each student indi- vidually and have a daily theme of instruction. Tal- ented golfers are available to answer any questions they may have. Remmer has decided to keep the camp no-cost so all who are interested can participate. In addition, Florence Golf Links worked with Siuslaw School District to provide lunches to camp attendees, with other indi- viduals and organizations offering assistance in pur- chasing additional meals for the participants. “There is no charge for 1285 Bay Street, Old Town Florence (541) 902-8338 ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY 19 . 99 $ /mo. where available Daily Fresh Seafood Specials Steaks • Salads Homemade Desserts Pastas • Vegetarian/Vegan Full Bar All Occasion Catering Private Parties Beautiful Riverview Junior Camp age groups range from 5 to 17, com- prised of both boys and girls. The volunteers help- ing teach the game are of- ten in their 60s and 70s, and many have been play- ing much of their life. “It only takes one solid golf shot to create a future golfer. Who knows, we may have future golf pro- fessionals here this week,” Remmer noted. “If you are a parent or grandparent and play golf, bring your kids with you to the course. We don’t charge for kids to come along with their par- ents while they play. Even if it is just walking along or riding in the cart.” He said people can do- nate old balls and clubs to Junior Golf. “Golf equipment can be expensive, and we use do- nated clubs and balls for juniors that don’t have any so they can play,” he added. This week’s OGA Junior Tournament was held on Tuesday at Florence Golf Links and will be at Ocean Dunes Golf Course today. The tournament was open to the public. For more information about junior golf at Flor- ence Golf Links, visit florencegolflinks.com. Blazing Fast Internet! www.1285Restobar.com Big Fish Café & Dinner House 345 Riverfront Reedsport • 541-361-6331 the camp. Florence Golf Links is donating the driv- ing range and all the help is volunteer based,” Rem- mer said. “We realize that there is a cost to playing golf and we don’t want that to discourage any kids from playing, so we nev- er charge junior golfers to play. As long as they are with an adult, just so they are supervised, we always let them play for free.” There are 46 local kids signed up for the week, separate from the OGA Junior Tournament. The camp ran Aug. 17 to 19 and this week Aug. 24 to 26, with kids in attendance for three hours. “Kids start with a lunch, some basic golf stretching and then break into groups for the day,” Remmer said. “We have four groups of kids separated by age and four stations: putting, chip- ping, irons and woods.” For Remmer, one of the benefits of playing golf is the ability of all ages to participate in the sport. 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