6-Year-Old Reporter Interviews Corey Kluber at Cleveland Youth Golf Clinic
- Cleveland13 Staff
- May 29
- 2 min read
Published: May 29, 2026 - 3:43 p.m.
CLEVELAND, OHIO — The Washington Learning Center Golf Course on the city's south side served as a classroom for more than 50 students from Open Doors Academy this week. They were not there for traditional academics, but for a mentorship clinic hosted by Bank of America called Golf With Us. The event paired the young participants with local golf professionals and a very familiar face to Cleveland sports fans: former Guardians ace Corey Kluber. The two-time Cy Young Award winner spent his afternoon demonstrating the finer points of chipping and putting, though the day's curriculum focused as much on patience as it did on a proper golf grip. Karmella Brown, the youngest reporter for Cleveland 13, sat down with Kluber to talk about his own beginnings in professional sports. Kluber told her he first picked up a baseball at age 6, which happens to be the same age Karmella is now. It is a detail that highlights how early the seeds of a professional career are often planted. Their conversation took a lighter turn when the topic of the Guardians' famous Hot Dog Derby came up. While Kluber admitted he is a supporter of Team Ketchup, Karmella made it clear she is strictly a member of Team Mustard. The two also compared notes on the local culinary scene. Kluber mentioned that Strip Steakhouse, located in the restored 1850s Eversull barn in Avon, is one of his go-to spots. Karmella countered with a preference for the hibachi tables at Shinto. Beyond the food and the mascot races, the clinic served as an introduction to a sport that is often seen as inaccessible to city youth. Jennifer Hurd, the senior vice president and market executive for Bank of America, told Karmella that the program's goal is to create more opportunities for young people to build confidence and discipline. The Golf With Us initiative provides a tangible way for these kids to keep playing once the clinic ends. Through a partnership with the PGA of America REACH Foundation, children between the ages of 6 and 18 can sign up for a free one-year membership to Youth on Course. According to program details provided by the organizers, this membership allows them to play rounds at participating facilities for $5 or less. It is an effort to break down the financial barriers that usually keep the game out of reach for many families. PGA professional Jimmy Beers was also on hand to offer instruction and ensure the children left with a better understanding of sportsmanship. Bank of America is aiming to reach 250,000 total signups across the country for this initiative. Families interested in enrolling their children can find more information on the Golf With Us digital portal. Free enrollment remains available through June 15. -------------------- At Cleveland 13 News, we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and reliable reporting. If you spot an error, omission, or have information that may need updating, please email us at tips@cleveland13news.com. As a community-driven news network, we appreciate the help of our readers in ensuring the integrity of our reporting.
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