{"id":2710,"date":"2017-05-16T21:26:26","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T21:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2017-05-16T21:26:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-16T21:26:26","slug":"kids-donate-halloween-candy-u-s-troops-veterans-get-free-golf-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pechanga.com\/newsroom\/kids-donate-halloween-candy-u-s-troops-veterans-get-free-golf-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"KIDS WHO DONATE HALLOWEEN CANDY FOR U.S. TROOPS & VETERANS GET FREE GOLF LESSONS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>TEMECULA, Calif. \u2013 (May 16, 2017) \u2013 <\/strong>Journey at Pechanga<\/a> will be hosting the second annual Candy for Golf campaign this October and November. Candy for Golf encourages a healthy lifestyle as well as teaches Southern California youth the importance of Veteran\u2019s Day this November 11. PGA Golf Professional and Journey Instructor Randy Chang<\/a> will provide free group lessons to any child\/teen up to 18 years old who brings in one full bag of Halloween candy on November 1 \u2013 11. Lessons may be applied on the spot if available or will be scheduled for a later date that month. Candy may be dropped off between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. every day at the Journey at Pechanga Pro Shop front desk.<\/p>\n

Last year, 10 children participated and brought in 45 pounds of candy for our troops. Veterans from Veterans Supplemental Support Service Network (VSSN<\/a>) were also in attendance to accept some of the candy and to play some golf with the little ones.<\/p>\n

All Halloween candy donations will be sent to U.S. military members through Operation Gratitude<\/a>, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of those serving in active duty and veterans. A large part of their mission is to send items and care packages to troops stationed overseas as well as veterans groups.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe looks on the kids\u2019 faces last year when they met our veterans were those of awe and inspiration. They were truly proud of giving up their hard-earned candy. Being able to teach a child why Veteran\u2019s Day is so important while also teaching them the sport I love takes the passion for my career to a whole new level,\u201d said PGA Golf Professional and Journey Instructor Randy Chang. \u201cAfter last year\u2019s success, Journey at Pechanga is trying again to help mold our future generations to be appreciative, understanding and healthy beings, and I\u2019m ecstatic to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Randy has had a passion for golf since he was a teen and played for his college team on a scholarship for three years. He has more than 35 years of professional golf experience and has been recognized by the PGA and golf industry with several prestigious awards. He is the founder of the Aloha Academy of Golf in Hawaii and Randy Chang Golf Schools in southern California as well as an instructor for all ages at Journey at Pechanga.<\/p>\n

Journey at Pechanga<\/a>\u2019s championship golf course is consistently rated among the top public courses in California and services approximately 36,500 rounds of golf each year. The par-72, 18-hole golf course winds across 7,219 yards. A challenging and rewarding course, it presents a range of topography \u2013 canyons, ravines, open fairways and even a tee shot with a 175-foot drop and is nestled on preserved and sacred tribal grounds.<\/p>\n

Halloween candy can be dropped off at Journey at Pechanga\u2019s Pro Shop (45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592) starting Wednesday, November 1 \u2013 Sunday, November 11, from 7 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to donate items to U.S. veterans or troops overseas, visit OperationGratitude.com\/WishList<\/a> to view a list of items in need. Operation Gratitude regularly sends care packages with these items, including knit hats, scarves, new DVDs, CDs, video games, lip balm, roll-on deodorant, individually packaged razors, pens, shaving cream, travel-sized board games, Halloween candy, t-shirts, baseball hats, and more.<\/p>\n

For lessons, packages and to schedule a round of golf at Journey at Pechanga, call 866.991.PARR (7277) to book your tee time.
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