For Immediate Release
* * * MEDIA ALERT * * *
“LITTLES” GET A “BIG” LESSON ABOUT THE LINKS
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston teams up with First Tee
to teach children character through golf

WHAT: “Little Links,” a golf workshop put on by Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Greater Houston (BBBS) and First Tee of Houston, a World Golf Foundation
Initiative

WHO: Approximately 70 children who are “Littles” in the Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Greater Houston program.

WHEN: Sunday, November 12, 2006

Workshop: Noon – 3:30 p.m.

Awards ceremony: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cypresswood Golf Club, 21602 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77373

VISUALS: Approximately 70 children learning the basics of golf on the
driving range and putting greens. Also, children will get an up-close look at
the world of racing thanks to an appearance by The Grand Prix of Houston’s
show car.

BACKGROUND: This is the 4th year BBBS has teamed up with First Tee of Houston to bring the game of golf to our Littles. “Little Links” teaches the basics of golf to children who may not have ever had the chance to play. First Tee also uses golf to teach children the value of character traits such as honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.

“Little Links” kicks off The Swing for Kids’ Sake Golf Tournament, one of BBBS’ biggest fundraisers. Swing for Kids’ Sake is co-chaired by Jim Metcalf, a BBBS board member and the 2006 Texas Big Brother of the Year. The tournament will be held at Cypresswood Golf Club on Monday, November 13. Little Links is sponsored by Linda Murray, the Newfield Foundation, and TurboChem.

For more information, contact:
Rob Walter
Marketing and Communications Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston
Direct: (713) 860-8216
Cell: (713) 894-9043
rwalter@bbbshouston.org

ABOUT BBBS: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is the largest
one-to-one mentoring organization in the Houston area. Its goal is to create
successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them,
resulting in better schools, brighter futures, and stronger communities for
all. BBBS has been the premiere mentoring organization in the Houston
area for more than 50 years. It is proud to be a United Way Agency. You can
get more information from www.bbbshouston.org.

ABOUT FIRST TEE: The First Tee is a World Golf Foundation initiative
dedicated to providing young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to
develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as
honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. The intent is to offer opportunities for
improvement in the quality of life and create a platform where children can
increase their potential for success. www.thefirstttee.org