Free Day at the Links set for August 31

Southfield, MI - Nearly a dozen of Southeastern Michigans finest golf clubs have signed on to participate in this years Free Day at the Links, a thank you gesture by radio and television golf show host Jeff Lesson to the golfing community who have supported his Lesson On Golf program for many years.

The second annual free day will benefit the First Tee of Detroit program and the presenting sponsor is Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

"Our first year was such a tremendous success, given the free golf, quality of courses and The First Tee as the beneficiary, it was a no brainer to do it again" said Lesson, a golfing enthusiast who founded the Lesson on Golf program and writes a newspaper column. "The First Tee does so much for these kids we are just thrilled to be a part of this."

Golfers must call the participating course of their choice to register for a tee time. Those who prefer to walk the course will do so free of charge.

Cart riders will pay a minimum donation of $20 that will go to the First Tee program. Some courses may not accept tee times until one week prior to the event.

Lisa Woodcox, executive director of The First Tee of Detroit commended Lesson for coming up with an idea that gives so much back to the community.

"We are so appreciative of Jeff Lesson for creating this day that benefits local golfers, golf courses, and youth participants in the First Tee of Detroit," Woodcox said. "It's wonderful to see the Metro Detroit's golf community support a program that has so positively impacted the lives of thousands of children over the past 12 years through our life and skills programs."

The First Tee of Detroit is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation. It conducts programming at 12 locations across Metro Detroit. Each year, more than 1,000 youth participants have the opportunity to learn to play the game while learning leadership skills, life skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.9 million participants in 49 states.

The courses committed so far to offer a free day include:

Tanglewood, South Lyon. 248 486 3355
Moose Ridge, South Lyon. 248 446 9030
The Majestic at Lake Walden, Howell. 800 762 3280
Lyon Oaks,Wixom . 248 437 1488
The Westwynd, Oakland Twp. 248 608 7820
Whispering Pines, Pinckney 734 878 0009
Springfield Oaks, Davisburg . 248 625 2540
Fox Creek, Livonia, 248 771 3400
Whispering Willows, Livonia. 248 476 4493
Idyl Wyld , Livonia. 734 464 6325
Strategic Fox, Fox Hills, Plymouth 734-453-7272

For more information and courses that may be added later please go to LESSONONGOLF.COM.