Kennedi Rowe is having fun after her Mexico career.

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The two-time state-qualifying golfer led her second straight youth golfing camp at Arthur Hills Golf Course on Friday, holding two morning sessions for kids ages five to 10 years old. 

“I like helping teach other kids how to play golf because I started at a young age,” Rowe said. “It’s a pretty difficult sport when it wants to be, but it’s fun teaching littles how to play golf and enjoy it.”

Rowe said she has always liked how golf is a sport that can seemingly play forever. Since she started at five years old, Rowe “grew up on the course” and said she recalls even playing through injury during her sophomore year. 

Through this lifelong commitment, Rowe said she has been able to meet many people through the sport and continues to meet people as she teaches kids the basics. She admitted her first shot at leading a camp last year was “a little overwhelming at first” due to the amount of kids. 

“I get to be outside, and I get to spend time with people because you can really play golf with anybody,” Rowe said. “I wanted to do it again because it’s just really fun.”

Her life post high school took her to Moberly Area Community College. Rowe said she is studying to become an occupational therapy assistant with a specialty in pediatrics because she loves working with kids. She also works at Arthur Hills.

Rowe hopes the kids she teaches will stick with the sport as golf does require a lot of practice to improve. Through some struggles, there is also a lot of fun to be had.

“My 70-year-old grandpa is still out here playing,” Rowe said. “He plays with all of his buddies who have been playing for years. It’s a sport that helps you retain focus and your ability to pick up consistency. It’s just a well-rounded, awesome sport to play.”