Editor:

Wouldn’t it be great to think about Longwood University also serving the community’s youth, especially those from homes with very little means in just keeping up with necessary living costs?

Even if there were not enough funds for the national golfing program, there are enough sources in Farmville, and especially Longwood, that could support in helping children to develop a life skill. 

There are over 36 million children in the United States who have or are participating in The First Tee program. 

Recently, CBS Morning News described the program as “life and the future.” Kids from 7-15 learn to play golf, and furthermore, this organization is built upon instilling behaviors of integrity, perseverance, respect, honesty, responsibility, judgment, etc. We already know that a caring teacher of children can make the difference in a young person’s life and Longwood already has this gift in the palm of its hands. 

This university has always been one of the prime examples for turning out excellent teachers and was founded upon this purpose.

Longwood can give The First Tee program a chance in Farmville. The Longwood course is the most suitable to conduct such an endeavor. 

The Manor is for business to stay on their feet and the Farmville golf course is definitely out of the way.

Keeping the entire Longwood Golf Course open and establishing The First Tee program is another remarkable opportunity for Longwood to further support the community.

We challenge the administration to seriously consider this along with keeping this historical and most unique course open to the public.

Nancy Andrews

Longwood Golf Course

Preservation Committee

Farmville