Notah Begay III gives back to local community with youth golf clinic
Notah Begay III is playing in this week's Galleri Classic in Rancho Mirage, but on Tuesday, the professional golfer was giving back to the local community.
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, Spotlight 29 Casino and Begay III teamed up to put on the 2nd annual youth clinic at Coachella Crossroads.
Can't say enough about the youth clinic today at @29casino with @NotahBegay3 sharing golf and life lessons to local Native American boys and girls. This is what growing the game and making a difference looks like. @KESQ @GalleriClassic pic.twitter.com/LUwNaahtVW
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 26, 2025
The clinic focused on the fundamentals of golf and was open to children under the age of 18 who are a part of a federally recognized Tribe in Southern California.
Begay III is a philanthropist and member of the Navajo/San Felipe & Isleta Pueblo people.
.@NotahBegay3, playing in this week's @GalleriClassic, was at @29casino today giving back to the local community with a youth clinic for Native American boys and girls. He took a look at my swing, too! Great guy and great for him to use his platform in a positive way. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/YIPvj63GVt
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) March 26, 2025
The 52-year-old shared some golf lessons but also offered life advice, encouraging kids to chase their dreams and become positive members of society.
The clinic was made possible with assistance from First Tee Coachella Valley.