Coming Full Circle | The Cameron Kids Program
June 3rd, 2011
We’d like to give a tip o’ the cap to The Cameron Kids Program, a Cameron Collector (TCC) initiative that continues to inspire with its members’ generosity, goodwill and giving spirit.
What started out as a group of Cameron Collectors wanting to plant a seed of optimism and provide choices in a “pay it forward” kind of way to a young man at the crossroads of teenage decisions has turned into a magical program affectionately known as The Cameron Kids Program.
Through a TCC member-run nomination process, the program has gifted Scotty Cameron putters to 17 kids to date. We, at the Putter Studio, have provided Custom Shop services to give these putters the personal touch that will make them that much more special to the recipients.
This brings us to the Harley putter. We originally published a bit of Harley’s story in May 2007 on the Blog.
What has transpired in his life, due in part to the collective group of well-wishing Cameron Collectors, is truly an amazing tale that continues to unfold before our very eyes. When we met him, he was an 11-year-old boy who was hanging out at the golf course where his grandfather ran the pro-shop and his dad was holding down the only job he could find, that of a golf cart mechanic.
Harley attached himself to Cameron Collector Stephen Scott as his role model, shadowing him until the youngster was allowed to putt with Stephen’s Scotty Cameron putter. Stephen reached out to TCC, and Harley became the very first recipient of a Scotty Cameron putter through The Cameron Kids Program.
He has now matured into a young man of 15. He has gravitated to the game of golf and has become an active participant on his high school’s athletic teams (football & golf). He has become a model citizen in the classroom, carrying a 3.4 GPA. He understands the signifigance of being the very first Cameron Kid and the responsibility attached to that honor.
In the four years since, Harley’s grown quite a bit, and his putter needed some love, as well. So, Scotty had it sent back to the Custom Shop for full restoration, new paintfill, shaft and grip. Click on the image below to see Harley’s reaction to receiving the putter back after its tune-up.
Entry Filed under: The Putter Studio
Way to go guys! Thanks Scotty!
Scotty and TCC— incredible program, great kid….and a thread/story that will continue for a long time! Thanks for the support Scotty!!!
Greg (lrpattie,TCC)
Scotty,
Thank you from TCC as you are a vital part of The Cameron Kids Program. Having seen one of these beauties personally, I can attest to the excitement surrounding this. We appreciate everything you do and I just wanted to say thanks again.
Danny C.
TCC (BogieCiru)
We are so very proud of and happy for Harley to have found, and stayed friends with TCC member Stephen Scott! This example of human interaction has enabled our entire membership to become involved in having a hand in the “gift of giving”!
A very special program indeed!
Many THANKS to Scotty, JC &The Putter Crew
The Cameron Kids Committee
Very Cool!!
Fantastic! Kudos to all who support the Cameron Kids program, Scotty & the Studio team and the CK committee!
Kris!
What a great story about Harley and how he’s progressed! And Stephen, thanks for taking him under your wing several years ago. This is a perfect example of what Cameron putter collecting should be.
Bill Vogeney