The First Tee has announced that world renowned trick shot artist and paraplegic golfer Dennis Walters will represent The First Tee at several PGA Tour tournaments and other scheduled events in 2009.
As part of the partnership, Walters will serve as a spokesman for The First Tee, helping to communicate the mission and values of The First Tee during nearly 100 Dennis Walters Golf Shows throughout 2009, including four PGA Tour tournaments. He will also make special guest appearances at three Chapters of The First Tee.
“Dennis Walters is an extraordinarily inspirational individual,” says Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., c.e.o. of The First Tee. “We are pleased he will be joining us to share with our participants his story of courage, perseverance and determination to overcome obstacles in his life.”
Walters suffered a golf cart accident 34 years ago that left him a paraplegic. Since 1977, he has traveled the country devoting his life to entertaining and inspiring others through his motivational shows. An honorary PGA Member, Walters has performed more than 2,700 shows and has been honored with numerous awards, including the 2008 PGA Distinguished Service Award and the Ben Hogan Award by the Golf Writers Association of America. Walters will be joined in 2009 by his new canine assistant, Bucky.
“My goal is to inspire others to reach for their dreams, strive for excellence, and do something in their life that they never thought they could do,” said Walters.
For more information about Dennis Walters, visit www.denniswalters.com.