First Tee – Broward Ambassadors invites you to join our network of active Broward County based individuals dedicated to the mission of First Tee. The Ambassadors supports First Tee of Broward through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and by broadening awareness in the Broward area as ambassadors of our local chapter.
For more information on how to join, visit our website.
The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes change starts by giving back. They are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we live and work. This foundation has not only generously awarded us with a $20,000 grant and donated airline tickets to our event raffles.
Last year we had 63 players and raised $100,000 with over 900 donors to support the thousands of children and veterans in our Broward County programs. Our goal this year is to raise $120,000. We currently stand at $67,000 raised from over 600 donors.
For every $100 donated, donors will be entered to win a 3-night stay at the Lodge at Pebble Beach (includes two Garden View rooms) and a foursome to play one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The prize package also includes $1,500 towards airfare, trip expenses, etc. Certain restrictions apply. Drawing to be held February 27, 2023. Winner will book their trip directly with Pebble Beach Resorts. The winning certificate does not expire, and the golf and room rates are valid for one year. For example: $300 donation = 3 chances to win.
Ready to play? Please visit our website for more information or contact [email protected].
Ready to donate? Please support these folks crazy enough to play 100 holes in one day to support our mission and programs. Please visit our donation page for a secure tax-deductible contribution.
Our annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, October 10th at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. $650 per person, $2,600 per foursome.
The schedule for the day is noon lunch and warm-up with a 1pm shotgun start. Play your own ball, no scramble, with a limited field. One best ball of the foursome in both net and gross divisions. Dinner and drinks after golf. Please visit our website for the registration application.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Alfredo Perez, U.S. Army, started playing golf in 2017. He joined our 8-week program at Weston Hills Country Club.
When talking about his experience at our 8-week program, he said: “First Tee has given me the opportunity to learn how to play golf. I feel confident enough to play at any golf course with the skills I have learned from the First Tee – Broward coaches. I would like to personally thank all the sponsors and donors that have make this program possible to veterans. Without them there would be no program for us to participate in.”
Are you a veteran or know of a veteran interested in registering for one of our free programs? Please contact [email protected].
Our veterans’ programs are generously funded by The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation.
On August 20, three of our Chapter students made it through the sub-regional qualifier for Drive, Chip, and Putt. Sisters, Dariana and Briana Breto (pictured above left) won 1st and 2nd place in the Girls 13-14 Division and Zoe Weschler (pictured above right) won 2nd in the Girls 10-11 Division. Go girls! Next up is the regional qualifier at The Bears Club on October 2nd.
Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country by tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15.
Chapter student Dariana Breto took medalist honors at the Lady Maverick Golf Invitational, hosted by Archbishop McCarthy at Grand Palms Golf & Country Club in Pembroke Pines. Breto, who tied for first with a 68 (-3), won on a scorecard match.
Dariana has been involved with First Tee – Broward with Coach Sean Kicker at Grand Palms since 2018.
For the last 19 years, the PURE Insurance Championship has welcomed teens from First Tee chapters nationwide to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Throughout the week the teens apply the life and leadership skills learned from First Tee programs during an event where they are paired with a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs from the business world.
Chapter student Ryan Shimony had the trip of a lifetime. He was our sixth Chapter student to play in the event. The tournament is a 54-hole golf event, featuring PGA TOUR Champions professionals, First Tee juniors, and amateurs. Ryan was paired with PGA TOUR Champions player Cliff Kresge.
“It was the greatest week of my life,” said Ryan. “The staff and coaches who have been tried to tell me how incredible this trip would be for me and my mom. It was even better. We were treated just like the golf professionals and there were fun events outside of the golf for the students. We played rounds of golf at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill in a televised tournament!”
Enroll your children in our First Tee programs as golf is the sport of business and the sport of a lifetime!
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Willie J. Bell, III, U.S. Navy veteran, has been playing golf for 34 years. He joined our 8-week program at Eagle Trace – Coral Springs.
When talking about his experience in our 8-week program, he said, “I have been very pleased with First Tee Program. It has improved my game tremendously. I enjoy the comradery of the group of veterans with whom I play. It seems as if we have known each other for years. I can truly say that without First Tee, I would not be playing golf today. I thank all the coaches and staff who give of their time and talents to make me a much better golfer and increased my love of the game of golf.”
Are you a veteran or know of a veteran interested in registering for one of our free programs? Please contact [email protected].
Our veterans’ programs are generously funded by The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation.
Our annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, October 20th at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. Sponsorships are now available for the event.
The schedule consists of noon lunch and warm-up with a 1pm shotgun start. The competition will be playing your own ball, no scramble, with a limited field. One best ball of the foursome in both net and gross divisions. Dinner and drinks after golf.
This is your chance to join our current sponsors of Spirit Airlines, PGA TOUR Superstore and Comcast Business. Please visit our sponsor page for more information or contact [email protected].
The SFPGA Junior Prep Tour is no match for 9-year-old Rafael “Rafa” Barreto-Jimenez!
Rafa has won two of his last three tournaments and has climbed his way into 2nd place on the Player of the Year points standings!
In July, he used the Spirit Airlines tickets he won at the First Tee Broward Par-3 Corporate Challenge, to fly to a tournament in Washington, D.C.
His father, Richardo Barreto, said “As a volunteer coach of the First Tee – Broward, and Rafa’s father, I thank Spirit Airlines for the great support given to First Tee year after year.”
