Category: News

JACIE HAVING A BLAST

Chapter alumna Jacie Goodman is having a great time as an Evans Caddie Scholar at the University of Michigan.  At the Michigan versus UT game she interviewed Rob Stone of Fox Sports and was featured on the big screen! Jacie also has access to the sidelines and press box during football games.  She has an internship with Michigan Sports and is Vice President of Maize Rage, which is the student cheering section for the Michigan basketball teams.  Jacie is a junior in the sports management program with a minor in business.

Check our her interview with Rob Stone.

Sponsor Spotlight: BallenIsles Charities Foundation

The BallenIsles Charities Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of Making a Difference to local nonprofit organizations in areas surrounding our residential community located in Palm Beach Gardens. The launch of the Foundation underscores a commitment to those civic and tax-exempt organizations that make such a difference, not only to our own residents, but to so many of our neighbors in the surrounding cities, towns and communities. Our donors recognized that by working together they could make a significant positive impact providing financial and in-kind support in these areas: Civic, Health & Human Services, Environment, and Education. Over a span of thirteen years, the BallenIsles Charities Foundation has awarded over $8 million to 95 local area organizations.

RUNNERS UP AT CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Our 3rd annual Chapter Championship took place at BallenIsles Country Club, featuring teams of high school students from our three chapters: Broward, Palm Beaches, and Treasure Coast and an Alumni Division.

The Broward chapter almost pulled off their first victory by posting a three under par score of 69. The championship came down to the final hole, with Palm Beaches securing a one-shot victory over Team Broward.  Our chapter players were Audrey Bacic, Elisa Hernandez, Andres Hernandez and David Sandino (pictured above left with Director of Operations Sean Kicker, PGA and Program Director Rob Ferzoco).

In the alumni division, Felipe Obando, Trevor Tarashuk, and Nyla Sims competed, with Trevor Tarashuk, an alumnus of the Treasure Coast Chapter, scoring the win with a round of 77 (pictured above right with Treasure Coast Program Director Steven Andrade).

Giant SHOUT OUT to BallenIsles Country Club for hosting the event and to our generous sponsors.  They each made this event very special for all the high school players.

DAVID AND MELVIN HEAD TO MINNESOTA

Chapter student Melvin Watson and Broward student David Sandino were selected for the First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., presented by Amazon Web Services, Mayo Clinic and Topgolf Callaway Brands, is a five-day learning and empowerment academy. Participants selected to attend participate in important conversations embracing topics of self-awareness, inclusivity, and community building. First Tee invites its partner, RISE, a national leader in the sports community championing social justice, to facilitate engaging and interactive workshops paired with introspective activities and reflections led by our nationally trained First Tee coaches. 

The experience is designed to enlighten, inspire, encourage, and position our teens to be Game Changers in their current and future communities. The academy is the ultimate tribute to Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., a fearless champion of change.

Check out the academy recap video.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WEEK

We held a Youth Development Week at AllGolf @ C.B. Smith Park that brought together a many young golf enthusiasts eager to learn and have fun. The highlight was the end-of-week party, celebrating the kids’ progress and achievements. The party was filled with laughter, games, and prizes. The collaboration among First Tee – Broward, AllGolf @ C.B. Smith Park, and Kemper Sports has proved to be a winning combination. Together, we create an environment that fosters learning, growth, and a love for the game.

SUCCESS AT ALL GOLF

We are delighted to share the success of our recent Veterans Golf Class held at AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park. The class showcased an exciting display of progress and camaraderie.  We are proud to support our nation’s heroes and look forward to continuing this program, enriching lives through the game of golf.

Please visit our website for more information on our veterans’ programs.

100-HOLE CHALLENGE TIME!!

The 2024 100-Hole Challenge is upon us. Our goal is for each player to play a minimum of 100 holes of golf on a single day. Support one of our players by making a per hole pledge! 10 cents per hole is only a $10 donation.

We also offer a chance to win a trip to play and stay Pebble Beach!

Please visit our website for more information and to donate.

Interested in playing?  Please contact [email protected] for more information.

ROYAL PALM YACHT & CC TOURNAMENT

Only a few teams remain. Register now for our Fall Golf Tournament at the newly re-designed Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.

September 9th
12noon registration, lunch and warm-up
1pm shotgun
Dinner and drinks following golf

  • Not a scramble. One best-ball of the foursome, net and gross divisions
  • Limited field for a quick pace of play
  • Member for a Day

For more information and for the tournament information, please click here.

Please visit our website for sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsor Spotlight- CONTI: AN EQUANS COMPANY

Conti: An Equans Company, proudly sponsored our Par 3 Corporate Challenge. Combining the mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering trades under one company allows Conti to reduce overhead and thereby offer lower prices in the form of bundled multi-trade discounts. But more importantly, the benefits continue throughout the project in the form of streamlined coordination, reduced rework & waste, leaner methodologies, less paperwork, faster installations and less risk.

For more information, please visit the Conti website.