Chapter student Hudson McDuff started playing golf a little over a year ago. He joined our program at AllGolf at C.B. Smith Park. Ever since Hudson has been bitten by the golf bug! He practices all the time, created a self-made practice facility at home, and maintains his own Instagram handle that showcases his progress (@hudsongoesgolfing).
Hudson has exceeded expectations by selflessly volunteering his time every Sunday at AllGolf. He is a prime example of what can happen when goals are set and plans are executed. Keep up the great work!
Introducing Annya Holston, as our new Development Director.
Annya, a Miami native, has extensive experience in Business Management and Administration, supporting executives and boards in various industries such as travel, hospitality, human resources, and Latin American business development. She graduated from the University of Miami with a specialization in Project Management, after attending Miami Dade College with a focus on Business Management.
With 12 years of experience in Latin American Government and Operations at Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Annya has also managed the administration of several public companies and most recently led a revamp of Pilot and Flight Attendant hiring at Spirit Airlines.
As a first-generation American with Cuban roots, Annya is fluent in Spanish and is dedicated to improving corporate efficiencies and fostering strong relationships. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family – she is married with two teen daughters who are passionate travelers. Annya also finds joy in cooking and gardening, particularly using fresh vegetables from her own garden.
Veterans Bolivar Perez, Tom Kruse, and Dail Revish played in the monthly golf outing at Woodmont Country Club with veteran outreach volunteer, Jack Bloomfield.
Special thanks to Woodmont Country Club director of golf, Lee Shapes, for hosting our nation’s heroes.
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.
EMBRACING our Guiding Light Founded by industry professionals with many years of experience in 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has continued to evolve and lead the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective, never losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. At NorthStar, passion creates meaningful action. We understand the gravity of loss. We respect the emotions that families face, and we sensitively guide them to a place of comfort and relief. As an organization, we strive to put ourselves into the shoes of our client families. As such, we demonstrate our duty to care for the departed, comfort the living and help families plan for the future.
Thank you, NorthStar Memorial Group, for your continued support of our Chapter.
Elleson Mccumber, a student at The Benjamin School, hosted a Day of Service at Dyer Park. Elleson recruited students from the school and visited our facility to assist with programs. The group assisted the junior classes, special needs participants, learned about teaching kids how to play golf, and helped maintain the facility by filling divots and picking up stray balls, broken tees, and trash off of the driving range.
Preston McGhan, Coach Glen’s youngest golfer, is beginning to throw his hat into the competitive golf arena. He started playing the Links Tour for fun and will be starting private lessons soon. He has a long and bright future ahead of him.
While it is great to medal, sometimes it is better to compete and learn more about your game. Danny Tadeo and Mateo Muñiz were disappointed in the outcome of their rounds, but we are glad to hear of their constructive feedback about their gameplay. Neither had excuses, instead, each of them walked away with an improvement plan.
We have another student joining the world of competitive golf. Congratulations Kaden Shabaj!! You have a lot of talent, and you can go very far.
DeMarco Satterfield set a goal to start playing tournaments this year. While his first tournament did not go as well as he hoped, we are very proud of DeMarco for competing in his first tournament.
We captured a candid moment! Judah Lang carded his first Birdie in tournament play this month.
Elise Mucklow had to miss some golf classes because she was preparing to compete in Robotics tournaments. On March 22nd, she was asked to sing the National Anthem at the FIRST Robotics competition at UCF. She is a young woman of many talents.
Please visit our website to register for Coach Glen’s classes at Commons Golf.
During the week of Spring Break, PBSO PAL offered a Go Golf Day at Dyer Park. PAL gathered 70 kids from their programs for a day of golf and fun. All the kids played golf games and worked on their putting, chipping, and full swing. The group then had a well-deserved lunch and ended the day with frozen treats from Kona Ice.
In March, for the second time this season, Wylie posted a 2nd place showing in an FSGA Florida Junior Tour event at the Sandridge Exempt Only tournament in Vero Beach with rounds of 76 and the lowest round of the tournament of any player with a 68.
Wylie continued his strong play in April at the FJT Highlands Ridge tournament in Avon Park with a T4th place finish after rounds of 75 and one under 71. The course played at over 7,000 yards.
“He just turned 16 and is competing with the older players for a victory in the 16-18-year-old division,” said Carl Mistretta, Chapter Executive Director. “He is working very hard and knows he can win at this level. It is only a matter of time. His goal of playing DI golf is right on schedule. Like anything in life, work really hard and it pays off.”
