The Puntacana Ecological Foundation is awarding golf scholarships to young people from Veron, the largest working class neighborhood in the Punta Cana and Bavaro area. The scholarships enable young golfers from low-income families to take part in the Youth Golf Program that provides professional training. The scholarships cover the green fees, transportation and equipment. The funds for the program come from the Sun & Fun Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Punta Cana International Airport and Hard Rock Cafe in May 2010.
Jake Kheel, director of the Puntacana Ecological Foundation said that the project seeks to involve local communities with the sport of golf. He said that before the program was created, young people from Veron had few opportunities to learn about golf.
Walter Zemialkowsky, director of operations at the Punta Cana International Airport, is optimistic that the program will develop new talents and provide new job opportunities.
Jeff Neal, director of the La Cana Golf Course said he was honored to receive the donation to support the largest golf academy for young people in the east, the Puntacana Junior Golf Academy.
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