Boynton Beach's Edward Smith

Boynton Beach's Edward Smith, 28, hits the fairways for regular play once a week and watches the Golf Channel to pick up tips.

He found the putting clinic helpful since that's the one part of his game that needs improvement.

"This [clinic] is very beneficial," Smith said. "This is the only thing that is holding me back. I am in the low 80s, so if I can shave off a few strokes by being a better putter, that would be great."

Lake Worth's Vince Elliott, 53, was testing his skills in the county's putting challenge for the second time.

"I just want to come out here and have some fun," said Elliott, who comes to the links once a week for a casual round of golf. "I will also come out and work on my putting once a week."

Palm Beach Gardens' Eric Strand, 46, brought his 8-year-old son, Zachary, to the event. He liked the friendly competition and said his son was going to start in a kids' program at the center.

There were six divisions and trophies and prizes awarded in each. All proceeds benefited the Junior Golf Foundation of America.