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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Philadelphia Native Helps Drive Kids to Success Through Golf

October 19, 2015pnadmin and

Many kids around Philadelphia choose to play sports such as football, basketball or soccer. On the other hand, what most consider an adult’s game – golf – is a sport that might not be on

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Fore! Cobbs Creek Set To Launch Foot Golf

April 16, 2015

Golf’s popularity has taken a hit in recent years. Courses around the world have been forced to try and find ways to bring people back and increase sales. Enter foot golf, a blend of soccer

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Organization Works to ‘Impact’ Lives of Veterans, Youths

April 7, 2015

The neighborhood of Kensington is one filled with hope for a better future. While jobs may be few and far between in this section of Philadelphia, its citizens still believe in a better tomorrow. One

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Activities to Stay Fit During the Winter

February 24, 2015

With the winter season in full effect, finding activities in the city to stay in shape might seem a little difficult. For those looking do something other than working out at the gym, here are

Amateur Sports

FORE! … Or Rather FIVE of Philly’s Best Public and Private Golf Courses

October 10, 2014

When you think of things to do in Philadelphia, golfing probably isn’t one of them. But fact is there are multiple public and private courses located within city limits. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: FDR Park Thrives Despite Budget Cuts

July 7, 2014

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park teems with activity during the summer months. A golf course, hiking paths, tennis courts, skatepark, baseball fields and playground all dot the park’s landscape. Despite massive funding cuts to the Department

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: 5 People to Know

February 24, 2014tub10245

Tyler Petrovich A few years ago, Tyler Petrovich discovered his passion for the game of golf. Since living in Philadelphia, Petrovich noticed a huge difference from playing golf at home in Gilbertsville, PA. “I have

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Strawberry Mansion: Health and Happiness Thanks to Golf

November 9, 2010

Ever since he was a caddy for middle- and upper-class white men in 1950s, Roosevelt Wilmore has been in love with the game of golf. “You can call it a drug. Whatever it is, I’m

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