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Lethbridge YMCA teams with Evergreen for new Golf Fit program

Mar 29, 2022 | 11:30 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The YMCA of Lethbridge has partnered with Evergreen Golf Centre for a new program called Golf Fit.

The spring initiative incorporates fitness training and conditioning and gold lessons to improve the overall golf game of participants.

The YMCA will work with those taking part to improve their flexibility, functional movements and strength for two classes per week. On Fridays, participants will get a golf lesson from a pro at the Evergreen Golf Centre in Lethbridge.

Sheila Gruenhage, the YMCA’s Fitness Manager said that “this program will focus on improving core strength, balance, and rotation to improve swings and accuracy.”

Golf Fit will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. from April 18 to May 13, 2022.

Evan Webber, Evergreen Golf Centre’s Head Teaching Professional noted that “golf is targeted to a wide variety of players.”

“We look forward to working alongside the YMCA to improve and expand participants’ golf skills.”

Registration for the program can be done online through the YMCA’s website.