We finished the last round of the 100-Hole Challenge! The last day was held on Wednesday, October 12th at Coral Ridge Country Club on the Rees Jones Par 3 Course.
9-players participated, including 3 members of the Cooper City high school golf team and several First Tee – Broward Ambassadors. You can still donate to fund our programs for thousands of children and veterans and to show your support for our 100-Holers!
Connor Jones, U.S.C.G, has been playing golf for the last 3 years. He has been a participant in our veterans’ programs since last summer.
When talking about his experience in our 8-week programs he said: “The coaches and golfers involved offer a great environment for beginner golfers. I have enjoyed learning and playing with fellow veterans who share the same love for the game. I look forward to being involved with First Tee and Mission United for years to come.”
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.
Over the past summer, we conducted programming at three locations with the Boys and
Girls Clubs and impacted over 100 participants. Every week Coach Chris Cupp, PGA would set up different activities to keep it fun and challenging for the students. We conducted clinics to teach the different aspects of golf, from the full swing to putting. We ended every class with a friendly competition which helped demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect for other participants.
Our fall golf programs with the Crockett Foundation are underway. Both Sommerset Middle School and Pompano Beach Middle School are participating in 9 sessions of classes to learn about golf and our life skills curriculum. Eighteen students from the Pompano Beach Middle School attend class at the Pompano Beach Golf Course. Week one was taught by First Tee Coaches Robert Ferzoco and Jim Rondeau.
Three of our students played in the PGA Champions TOUR TimberTech Ladies Pro-Am at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA accompanied students Olivia St. Antoine, Isabella Cecere, and Natalie Sosa. The group had an amazing time playing and watching a clinic put on by Annika Sorenstam. The group, led by Pro Trevor Dodd, PGA placed 9th in the tournament.
“It was an unbelievable day,” said Natalie Sosa. “I am very thankful to First Tee for selecting me to play. We met Annika, learned a lot from Trevor, and they gave us so much SWAG!”
Fall is here and the weather is cooling off. Enroll your children in our Broward county programs.
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
Please enter our raffle to win a trip to Pebble Beach! For every $100 donated, you 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.
Kevin Sutton, U.S. Army, has been playing golf for 15 years. He has been a participant in our veterans’ programs for the last three years.
When talking about his experience in our 8-week programs he said: “After returning from Vietnam and joining the NYPD, for many years I had never set foot on a golf course. I have enjoyed playing now that I am retired, and my association with First Tee has been fantastic. The instruction the coaches give us is top notch. The program is both physically and mentally rewarding.”
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.
The founders of ORCA Golf recently donated a one-of-a-kind tour bag to the cause of beloved philanthropic legends Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Erica Bennett, one of the Founders, is a Chapter Director.
The PGA of America commissioned the custom ORCA Golf bag to be featured in a five-year, $100-million fund-raising drive to benefit thousands of hospitalized children.
For the next three years, the special ORCA Golf bag will bear the name of the winning team in an ambitious Play Yellow initiative to raise $100 million through grassroots fund-raising and marquee golf tournaments. The specially designed ORCA Golf bag will be on display at the Nicklaus’ home course, The Bear’s Club, in Jupiter, Florida.
Jack Nicklaus, seeing the bag for the first time commented, “Wow, this a beautiful bag!”
ORCA Golf, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the country’s only women-owned golf equipment company.
Jason Taylor is our newest active member of our Chapter coaching team. Jason attended our First Tee Level 1 Coach Training in April and is leading a program for the 12 and older participants at Davie Golf Club. His program is offered on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am each week until December 10.
Jason is also a certified member of the Titliest Performance Institute. TPI coaches teach a holistic approach and the foundational concepts behind the Body-Swing Connection. A single handicap golfer, one of Jason’s goals is to be a member of the PGA program and will soon attend the PGA Playing Abilities Test.
We have recently begun a new program with the YMCA Family Center – Pembroke Pines. Classes are every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm. Chapter coach Chris Cupp works with two awesome groups of kids each week.
Fall is here and the weather is cooling off. Enroll your children in our Broward County programs.
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
