Kids Corner
Catch the Spirit
The Catch the Spirit initiative was created in 1991 in an effort to attract more youth and families to the game of golf and to USGA championships. With this program, a new generation can gain exposure to the game’s rich history, life-long lessons and admirable heroes. Catch the Spirit is an ongoing initiative, although the main focus is a week-long educational program that takes place at every U.S. Women's Open.
Kids Get in Free and Get a Front-Row Seat
Kids ages 17 years and younger receive complimentary admission to the championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Additionally, all kids get front-row seating in every grandstand, including on the 18th green.
Junior Tent
Juniors can access an exclusive tented area located next to the 15th hole of the championship course. Upon entering the tent, they will receive a complimentary Catch the Spirit hat, lunch coupon and Rules of Golf book. A custom-built putting green outside the tent will allow juniors to practice their strokes. During the practice round days, they can also participate in a scavenger hunt and an etiquette tour on the golf course.
Clinics
Instructional and entertaining clinics will be held during the practice rounds of championship week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. More information regarding the individuals hosting the clinics, as well as the specific dates and times, will be posted prior to the championship. Please continue to check the Web site for updates.
These clinics are popular and the demand for seats is high. We encourage you to get to the championship early on these days to ensure a good view!
Adopt-A-Player℠
Poster Contest
In conjunction with Adopt-A-Player, participating students are invited to submit drawings for the 2009 U.S. Women's Open Poster Contest. A winning design will be selected from the 3rd and 4th grades along with an overall winning design that will be displayed as a poster and will be featured in the Women's Open Merchandise Pavilion during championship week. Drawings should incorporate the respective adopted player and U.S. Women's Open themes. For more information, or to register to participate, please contact Morgan Lang at 610-814-6104. Registration will close February 9, 2009.