"It's just a very friendly and open educational opportunity for the kids to learn about competitive golf."

ROANOKE, Va. - On the doorstep of the Delta Dental State Open of Virginia at Ballyhack, the tournament once again provides a boost of support to youth development programming in our area. The club is once again the site for this year's championship The Delta Dental State Open donated 17 thousand dollars to the First Tee of the Roanoke Valley. Following the giant check presentation, 75 area youth golfers from the First Tee and its partnership programs got to participate in a clinic with local golf professionals. The professionals included Floyd County and Virginia Tech product Amanda Hollandsworth, fresh off her appearance in the Women's US Open. The up close and personal assistance made for a special morning at Ballyhack.