Raleigh, N.C. – August 1, 2011 – RBC Bank, in partnership with RBC Wealth Management, is celebrating the upcoming PGA championship in Atlanta by inviting local youth for a once-in-lifetime shot for a $10,000 college scholarship. As part of the “Shot for College,” participants will receive golf instruction from PGA pro and Team RBC member Anthony Kim. The “Shot for College” clinic and scholarship competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 12-17 of all skill levels. The event will be held on Monday, August 8, at St. Ives Country Club, in Johns Creek, GA.
The dynamic Kim will share his talents and experience with Atlanta-area kids with sessions covering topics including golf etiquette and tips for short-game play. The event will end in dramatic fashion as each participant gets a chance to shoot for one pin in the “Shot for College” scholarship contest. Ten finalists closest to the hole will get another shot, and the male and female golfer closest to the pin after that will attempt to sink a pressure putt for the exclusive $10,000 college scholarship.
“The PGA Championship is a special event and we wanted to celebrate our involvement by giving back to Atlanta-area youth and providing a unique learning opportunity in the midst of golf’s final major event,” said Jeffrey Scharps, regional president for RBC Bank. “Nothing could be more exciting for a young golfer than combining the chance to meet one of the PGA’s most exciting players while competing for the chance to win a college scholarship.”
In addition to the “Shot for College” scholarship contest, RBC Bank and RBC Wealth Management together will contribute $10,000 to the First Tee of Atlanta youth development program. The organization is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of Atlanta’s young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. More than 40 kids from the program have already signed up to participate in the “Shot for College” clinic event as well.
All “Shot for College” participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, picnic lunch and the chance to take a shot to win the $10,000 college scholarship. For more information, or to sign up for the clinic online, visit www.seeyouthere.com/rbcshotforcollege2011. Registration deadline is August 7, 2011.
For more information on First Tee of Atlanta, visit www.thefirstteeatlanta.org.
About RBC and Golf
RBC is the Official Bank of the PGA of America and Official Banking and Financial Services partner of touring professionals Anthony Kim, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Matt Kuchar, Fred Couples, Luke Donald, Morgan Pressel, Stephen Ames and Mike Weir.