Fore! Children learn to tee-off

Have a ball! CityParks Golf, presented by the Rene Lacoste Foundation, offers golf lessons for children 6 to 16 years old.

Now through Aug. 22 children can learn the basics, including teeing off and sinking that putt. Children can also benefit and develop self-esteem, discipline, and sportsmanship while improving their skills and trying out for the CityParks Intermediate Program and Junior Golf Academy.

CityParks Golf is open from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for children 6 to 8 years old, and from 10:30 am to noon for children 9 to 16 years old. Both locations are free.

Pelham Bay Park, Field 4, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Haffen Park, on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Pelham Bay Park, Field 4 at Bruckner Blvd. and Middleton Road in Pelham Bay.

Haffen Park at Hammersley and Gunther avenues in Norwood.

CityParks Golf (www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/register).