Opelousas, LA – Generations Sports, in collaboration with The City of Opelousas and the Rotary
Club of Opelousas Sunrise – Love Project, will be hosting “Golf In The Park” at North City Park in
Opelousas, LA on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm-2pm.
It will feature an introduction to golf as well as mentorship from special guests Chris Arceneaux (Head
Golf Professional – Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course), Johnny Hector (Former NFL Player – New York
Jets), Tim Sensley (Former NFL Player – New York Giants), and Darryl “DC” Charles (Former USL
Basketball Standout) as well as other volunteers and mentors.
This program is the brainchild of Professional Golfer Chris Arceneaux, who previously hosted “Golf In
The Park” while in New York. The initiative of this program is to bring the game of golf to
underprivileged kids as it can be difficult for some to learn about the game due to transportation and
other challenges they may face.
Chris hopes that he along with the roster of other special guests and volunteers in attendance can
empower and inspire all who attend to achieve their dreams as well as inform them about the benefits
the game of golf can provide. Chris also believes that “Golf In The Park” can be the catalyst to
bringing golf programs and golf teams back into local schools in communities throughout Acadiana.
The Benefits Of Teaching Kids To Golf!
When you teach your children to golf, you’ll also be teaching them lessons about life. Not only will
they learn patience and good manners, but they’ll also need to learn about concentration and
discipline if they wish to improve. By teaching your kids to golf, you’re introducing them to a sport they
may be able to play for the rest of their lives. A great benefit of teaching your child to golf is the
opportunity to do something fun.
About Head Golf Professional Chris Arceneaux
Chris is the Head Golf Professional at Jay & Lionel Hebert Golf Course. He has over two decades of
experience in the golf industry and established a tenured career as well as a name for himself locally
and around the nation. Arceneaux was Assistant Golf Professional at Cherry Valley Club in Garden
City, New York, Assistant Golf Professional at Quail Valley Club in Vero Beach, Florida, an
Ambassador of Mercedes-Benz in New York, and has played in several amateur and pro golf tours.
He was born and raised in Lafayette and resided across the street from Jay & Hebert Golf Course
and says that is where his passion for golf first started. Chris is a graduate of Northside High School,
where he played on the golf team, lettered and went to the golf state championship each year as the
team captain. He later attended Southern University in Baton Rouge and USL in Lafayette before
deciding to enter the PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program.
Age Group
Youth ages 12 & up are encouraged to come enjoy the fellowship and learn about the game of golf.
All are invited to come out and join us. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Rotary Member Yvonne Normand (337-308-3474) or Don Dejean,
Owner of Don’s Car Care & Tire Center (337-948-6949).
