MARINER SANDS HOSTS CLUB DRIVE

The members of Mariner Sands Country Club recently held a Club Drive to benefit our chapter.  The members collected roughly 30 bags and 600 clubs to support our golf programs. Special thanks to Leigh Schmalz for coordinating this generous contribution.  Without the tremendous support of our local golf clubs our Chapter could not continue to grow and serve the Treasure Coast community.

WINE PAIRING AT CORNERSTONE BISTRO 2

Chapter Director, Chef Mark Zollo, owner of the Cornerstone Bistro, hosted a very special evening at his restaurant to benefit our Chapter. Chef Zollo hosted over 125 guests, sold over 180 raffle tickets and raffled off 22 outstanding items.  The evening featured “Stag’s Leap” wine and a mouthwatering three course meal by Chef Zollo. Veterans Mary Anderson and Buck Ancell shared their experience in our Veterans programming, and participants Brook Pimpo and Kameron Povio (pictured below) also shared their experiences as a result of enrolling in our chapter programs.

GREAT FUN AT SPRING INVITATIONAL AT FLORIDIAN

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Jim Crane, a Trustee of The First Tee, and the members and staff of Floridian National Golf Club for recently hosting our annual spring golf tournament. “Our sponsors and supporters had a fantastic time at the premier golf club in South Florida,” said Andrew Hunt, Chapter President. “Floridian is very special. We are very thankful to Jim Crane and Mark Zollo for the delicious lunch and dinner provided by the Cornerstone Bistro.” The winners of our 2017 event with a net score of 51 were – Brent Waugh, Buzz Holland, Tooraj Nowzamani, and George Lepine (pictured left).  Winners of the gross division with a score of 66 Lenny Loyd – Chapter Director, Mark Ensio, Joe McCart, and John DiSalvatore.

Thank you sponsors!

 

GOLF AND SUMMER ALWAYS GO TOGETHER

Looking for something the children can do this summer that is both fun AND educational? Our chapter offers summer camps and programs at multiple locations for youth ages six to 18. CLICK HERE for Summer Camp locations near you! In addition to learning fundamentals of the golf swing and the game, your child will be introduced to our character education and life skills programs that help young people prepare for success at school, home and in the community. Lessons are offered, in a fun, activity-based, group setting with trained coaches.  Children are grouped together by age and ability.

PBCJGA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED – REGISTRATION OPEN

Through years of support from volunteers, committee members and board members the Palm Beach County Junior Golf Association has been helping grow junior golf in Palm Beach County for over 45 years.  The PBCJGA continues to offer college scholarships to its members graduating high school. The PBCJGA has published its summer 2017 schedule and registration is now open.  Nine 1-day events are scheduled beginning Monday, June 5th. For more information and to register, please visit www.pbcjga.org

TOSKI JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT

Registration is now open for the Toski Junior Golf Tournament to be held at Saint Andrews Country Club on Friday, July 21. 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start for 18-hole tournament and approximately 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start for 9-hole tournament. To sign up visit www.toskijuniorgolf.com Please click on “Tournament Information” for full details. Limited to the first 75 players.  For questions, please contact: Donna Serino [email protected]

SUPPORT JUNIOR GOLF – PURCHASE YOUR FJGC LICENSE PLATE

The mission of the Florida Junior Golf Council is to improve the lives of Florida’s youth by introducing them to the great game of golf and the tremendous values embodied in the game. Proceeds from the purchase of the Florida Golf License Plate provide funding for thousands of junior golf programs across the state, including our local chapter. Your contribution will help fund programs that seek to enrich the lives of our youth that include:
  • In school and afterschool golf instruction and summer camp programs
  • Inclusive programs for low income and children with disabilities
  • Municipal and community-based recreation programs
  • Golf course access and equipment
  • Academic coaching and after school tutoring
  • Core life skills instruction and health and wellness curriculum
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR LICENSE PLATE

ADMIRALS COVE FOUNDATION CONTINUES GENEROUS SUPPORT

The Admirals Cove Foundation was established in 2004.  The non-profit organization is committed to the philosophy of giving back to the community. The Foundation is dedicated to providing aid to worthy civic, cultural, education, social, and health-related non-profit institutions within Palm Beach County. “My fellow members at Admirals Cove demonstrate tremendous generosity to many local charities each year,” said Steve Rockoff, Chairman of the Children’s Golf Foundation.  “Their support helped us launch our chapter of The First Tee in 2009 and the members support us with individual giving.  There is always an abundance of foursomes from Admirals Cove playing in our golf tournaments.” Pictured: Dick Sheehan – CGF Chairman Emeritus, Steve Rockoff – CGF Chairman and Jack Barrett – Chapter Development Director accepting this year’s donation with Nate Fanberg at a recent reception at the club.

HIGH RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB SUPPORTS OUR CHAPTER

Recently the members at High Ridge Country Club held their season ending tournament and choose our organization as the benefitting charity.  A few participants from our Chapter, participated by hitting shots and greeting the members on the course during play.  High Ridge also conducted a Club Drive to benefit our organization. “The generosity showed by the members of High Ridge is truly inspirational,” said Dr. Edward Slotnick, Chapter Director and Club Drive Chairman.  “We asked them to conduct a first time Club Drive and they raised over $14,000 to support our programs serving local children and Veterans.” Special thanks to Harvey Karofsky for coordinating this generous contribution.  Without the tremendous support of our local golf clubs, we simply would not be able to fulfill our mission and deliver our programs. Pictured:  High Ridge CC, Head Professional – Marshall Carpenter, Chapter Director – Dr. Edward Slotnick, and High Ridge CC Assistant Professional – Jason DePietro. 

INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSIST US WITH GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

7 days a week, 365 days a year, every day! our maintenance staff, led by Superintendent Ryan Kelly, has to maintain our 13-acre practice facility and clubhouse grounds.  Three industry leaders in turf maintenance stepped up to help us with our needs. “Syngenta generously donated a variety of products to assist us with weed, fungus and insect control and Bayer generously donated product for insect control that was applied by Southern Soils,” said Mark Reid, chapter Director and Facilities Chairman and Director of Golf & Grounds Maintenance at the Breakers.  “We are very grateful for the support of Kevin Wasilewski from Syngenta, Brian MacCurrach from Bayer and Tom Seeber from Southern Soils.”

Pictured: Tractor and staff from Southern Soils applying donated insect control product from Bayer.

CHAPTER STUDENT ATTENDS JUNIOR INVITATIONAL

Recognized by GolfWeek as the #1 junior event in golf, the Junior Invitational welcomes the very best junior golfers from around the world to Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville, South Carolina. Past participants have succeeded at every level having already played in the Ryder Cup, Masters, U.S. Open and The Open Championship. Chapter participant, Brandon Doner, was invited to attend the opening dinner and play in the tournament ProAm.  He was joined by his father, Adam, who also played in the ProAm. “What an incredible event and golf course,” said Brandon.  “Through our local chapter, I played in the The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach and now I have played Sage Valley.  It does not get any better than that!” The invitation was made possible by an exchange program between our chapter and The First Tee of Aiken.  Students from Aiken attended this year’s The Honda Classic and played in our Monday after tournament. Congratulations to Adrien Pendaries, the grandson of Chapter Director, Dr. Edward Slotnick.  Adrien played in the Junior Invitational and finished tied for 11th place at three under par.