Month: October 2020

Rest In Peace Coach George

We are sad to announce that one of our most loved and respected coaches, George Minnich, recently passed away. George started as a volunteer back in 2016 and within one year, became a certified coach working mostly with our outreach groups which included The Crockett Foundation, HANDY and Boys and Girls Clubs. “I will never forget an amazing gesture by George. Upon becoming a certified coach, we sent him a check for $1,100 for a number of classes that he taught and he told me he was giving it back to First Tee – Broward, as a donation for his gratitude in being able to work with us.” said Jack Bloomfield, Director of Operations. “He was a special guy and an amazing coach and the students he worked with absolutely loved him.” As his obituary reads, “While sorely missed by the multitude of those who love George, we will all get solace picturing him happily golfing in heaven. Though he is gone, he will live on forever in our hearts and minds and for all of those who were fortunate enough to know him.” We will miss you Coach George.

Under Armour Junior Tour Coming 2021

Great news! Palm Beach and Martin Counties have been selected as a potential site for The Junior Tour powered by Under Armour beginning in the Spring of 2021. There are two seasons per year, March-April and September-October consisting of 6 events each. The League registration fee covers the following items per player: -Entry into ALL 6 league, 9 hole matches -Under Armour Junior Tour Polo Shirt -Opportunity to earn points from each match to qualify for State & National Tournaments -Opportunity to be the League Champion from each division and earn FREE entry into the National Tournament. For more information, please visit https://www.uagolftour.com/ Interested? Please take a moment to fill out this survey.

Still Time To Support The 100-Hole Challenge

Each year, our chapter partners with the Seminole Region of the CMAA to raise funds to support our mission and programs. Staff and donors play 100 holes in one day and secure per hole pledges to support our chapter students from kindergarten to 12th grade, children with special needs and veterans. All donations stay in Palm Beach County to serve the thousands of children and veterans in our programs. Visit our website to make a secure online donation.

Thank You PGA TOUR Superstore And Trustee Arthur Blank

Arthur M. Blank, Chairman, PGA TOUR Superstore and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and a Trustee of First Tee, has donated $9.5 million to the national organization to impact the lives of thousands of students across the country. “We are grateful for leaders like Arthur Blank and his family of businesses who understand the power of investing in young people and their communities through First Tee,” said Jay Monahan, Commissioner, PGA TOUR and Chairman, Board of Governors, First Tee. The new grant will help First Tee reach more children across the U.S. and strengthen First Tee’s curriculum for teenage participants. Pictured above: Joe Gorman, Manager of the PGA TOUR Superstore on PGA Boulevard presented a $15,000 check from the Blank Family Foundation to Chapter students- the entire Turner family! PGA TOUR Superstore and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation have supported First Tee for more than a decade, helping First Tee grow from reaching 260,000 students in PGA TOUR Superstore markets in 2011 to more than 1.5 million young people in 2019. This new grant will help First Tee focus on the critical teenage years, where in the U.S. one in five public school children drop out before they finish high school.

Chapter Alumna One Step Closer To Career In Golf

Amber Steele is one step closer to a career in golf thanks to a full-tuition scholarship offered by Keiser University and First Tee – Palm Beaches. After becoming fascinated with the sport and the camaraderie it offered from watching her father play as a child, the Loxahatchee, Florida resident joined First Tee she was in eighth grade. She later competed on her Seminole Ridge Community High School Golf Team. But it was the summers spent volunteering at our Chapter that made her realize she wanted a career in golf. “After being introduced to First Tee – Palm Beaches by my dad I was taken back by how the organization transformed the lives of so many,” said Steele who began serving as the Lead Coach of First Tee’s ‘Little Chippers’ class of two-three year-olds. “The experience made me realize that I wanted to pursue a career in golf management or instruction, so I was excited to learn about the scholarship opportunity and Keiser University’s College of Golf.” Keiser’s Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Golf Management prepare students for a wide variety of positions in the golf industry. The programs provide students the educational background and training to provide golf instruction, manage golf course operations, ensure proper maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, as well as how to incorporate the play of golf into the broader hospitality and recreation domain.

Spots Available For Timbertech Championship Pro-Ams

Want to support our chapter and play with the Pros on a course the Pros play? The TimberTech Championship has limited Pro-Am spots and foursomes available. Dates: Play on either Wednesday, October 28th Or Thursday, October 29th • Access to play on the tournament course – The Old Course at Broken Sound • Each group is comprised of four (4) amateurs and one (1) PGATOUR Champions Player • Premier Gift Package • Invitation for each participant to the Virtual Draw Party (Tues night) • Food and beverages provided during the Pro-Am event Pro-am benefits include: • Enhance Client Relationships: Showcase client appreciation and build more • productive relationships with current clients. • Business Development: Perfect opportunity to network, diversify and create new • business relationships. • Employee Recognition: Great incentive or thank you gift for employees. Please review the Pro-Am flier and entry form for more information or contact Anthony Greco at [email protected] or 561.241.4653

Golf Is A Social Distancing Sport – Register Now!

First Tee registration is open at multiple program locations in Palm Beach County. Please visit our website to learn more about class days and times at the following locations: Dyer Park- Finnegan Learning Center John Prince Golf Learning Center Madison Green Country Club Riverbend Country Club Royal Palm Beach Commons Seagate Country Club Wellington National Golf Club