Category: News

Annual Report

2023 was our biggest year ever!  Please review our Annual Report to learn more about the thousands of children and veterans we impact each year.

Sponsor Spotlight: Steady Returns

Steady Returns specializes in managing money for retirees and high net worth investors. They use long-term demographic trends, relative currency valuation, and asset class diversification to guide their investment strategy in managing portfolios their clients can depend on.

They look for significant, long-term trends to guide their investment allocations. For example, the aging of the population in the U.S. They believe this one factor will profoundly impact inflation/deflation, the size of the workforce, consumer spending, and the growth of the healthcare sector.

At Steady Returns, clients:

  1. Can talk with their advisor as much as needed.
  2. Are not going to do any paperwork.
  3. Have online access to a comprehensive view of their investments.
  4. Receive frequent communications from the team about pertinent financial topics.

For more information, please contact Christopher Burr, Director of Client Service, at [email protected]

ACE – Game-Planning For The Future

Join our Ace Program!  Ace is an additional capstone program built for teens to help them game-plan what’s next. It integrates the skills and inner strengths they’ve developed at First Tee and points them toward exploring, investing in, and building a clear plan and assets for their next step. In 2024, there will be 7-10 “ACE Days” that will take place during a day off of school where students will gather to complete projects and play golf. This is a program that is a benefit to your eligible students and is in addition to your already existing First Tee program. Students must be 16 years old and an active participant in our program for at least 3 years. Please visit our registration website.

Partnership With Special Olympics

We are continuing our golf programs with Special Olympics at Topgolf Pompano. Special Olympics athletes and families enjoy the program taught by coaches Robert Ferzoco and Greg Mingo.

Two more 4-week Special Olympics programs have been approved and scheduled for the fall at Topgolf Pompano.

Special thanks to the Topgolf Team for donating the hitting bays and welcoming our families and athletes.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Participant Spotlight: Fabiana Galindo

Meet Fabiana Galindo.  Fabiana recently joined our program as a beginner. Over the past few months, Fabiana has shown grit and determination. This dedication has enabled Fabiana to graduate to the Intermediate Class. She continues to grow and improve in our classes. Fabiana is also a key player in our PGA Junior League held at Cooper Colony every Tuesday evening. Keep up the great work!

Monthly Golf Outing

Veterans Tom Kruse, Erik Ducharme, and Bill Leschinsky played in the monthly golf outing at Country Club of Coral Springs with veteran outreach volunteer, Jack Bloomfield.

Special thanks to Country Club of Coral Springs, Corey Henry, for hosting our nation’s heroes.

Support The Rosie Scholarship Fund

In May, Floridian National hosted the inaugural Rosie Pro-Am.  The event will benefit The “Rosie” Scholarship Fund and the students at First Tee – Florida Gold Coast. The “Rosie” scholarship was established in memory of our Honorary Vice Chairman, Tim Rosaforte, by Chapter President Bobby Hendel. 

Please support The Rosie through an online donation or visit our silent auction site featuring world class golf foursomes, trips and instruction and sports memorabilia.

Tim was a legend and enjoyed a long and successful career in golf media. He wrote for the Tampa Times, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest. He also worked in broadcasting with USA Network and Golf Channel. Tim was a rare breed of journalist who successfully worked in both television and print at the same time. He served as the President of the Golf Writers Association of America. 

Sponsor Spotlight: Junior Pro Sound And Lighting

Junior Pro Sound is a dynamic team of audio and lighting professionals dedicated to transforming events into unforgettable experiences. With years of expertise in the industry, we specialize in providing top-notch sound and lighting solutions that elevate the ambiance of any occasion. From weddings to corporate events, our passion lies in ensuring that every moment is accompanied by impeccable sound and mesmerizing lighting.

Please contact Jonathan Chan at 954-235-2327 for more information on Junior Pro Sound and Lighting.

First Tee Spring/Summer Registration In Full Swing

Our summer programs are upcoming! Enroll your children at one of our 9 Palm Beach County Program Locations. 

For more information and to register, please visit our website at firstteepalmbeaches.org or by scanning the QR code.

Register for summer camps at Commons Golf.

Register for summer camps at the Golf Club of Jupiter.

Register for summer camps at Keiser University! 

Register for summer camps at the Finnegan Learning Center in Dyer Park.