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GTI Father-Son Invitational

3Days

6–14Kids

TBAWhere

OpenApplications

Three days of golf for dads bringing a kid into the game. You play a full round every day; your kid gets a lesson, a practice round, and a father-son competition to finish. Location and dates to be announced.

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