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Amazon Web Services, First Tee, and the PGA TOUR are partnering to empower kids and teens to build inner-strength, self-confidence, and resilience through the game of golf.

Amazon Web Services joined First Tee as a Trustee in 2021. Their investment supports First Tee’s initiatives on teen retention and recruitment, alongside furthering First Tee’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. AWS is committed to the success of First Tee Chapters by inviting Amazonians to volunteer with programs in their local communities.

Martin County Parks and Recreation GAAP made a guest appearance at the indoor hitting bays at Sailfish Sands. With over 60 kids in attendance, this event was a giant success. Kids had the opportunity to learn all about golf and programs that will help them succeed on and off the course. After a quick tour of this awesome facility, the kids were able to have some fun and hit some golf balls. The students were beaming with smiles as they were introduced to golf. 

Mia “Cheetah” Baeze and Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA, attended the local Drive, Chip & Putt qualifier at PGA Golf Village where Mia won big! With a total score of 93, Mia was the big winner of the day, and she will advance onto the subregional qualifiers on August 19th at BallenIsles Country Club.

Mia started off the competition with three drives that were picturesque. She hit 2 of her 3 drives 140+ yards! This gave her a high score going into the next round. At the chipping stage, she persevered after her first shot, and she scored a total of 12 points! Finally, at putting, Mia put on a show for the crowd. Her short putt barely lipped out of the hole. Then keeping a level head, she moved onto the medium putt, where she just barely missed again, but stayed within the circle to score 20 points. Then, finally on her last shot of the competition, the long putt, Mia the Cheetah sunk it! 25 points for her grand total of 93 points. 

Every Monday, Coach Ben Miller, PGA, meets with ARC at the Westside Learning Center. The kids are learning how to follow directions and how to hit the ball in the air. One student, Riley, is always eager to hit, especially if she is in the red tee box with a red club. There was a new student, Trevor, who was totally hooked and did not want to leave even after the rest of the class was finished.

Summer is in full swing, and so are our campers at Westside Boys & Girls Club. This was their introduction to golf. The first two weeks were composed of a SNAG driving range set up to learn the basics of the golf swing. Next, Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA, and Coach Ben Miller, PGA, set up a 5-hole course using hula hoops and cones to help teach the fundamentals of the game and what it means to make a par. Every session ends with group discussions about why it is important to respect our peers and to overcome difficult challenges. 

Last call for summer camps!

For more information and to register at one of our 8 program locations, please visit our website.

We are pleased to announce our newest program partner: PGA Golf Club in Port Saint Lucie!   Coach Alex Iguchi, PGA looks forward to meeting your children at an upcoming summer camp.  Financial aid is available.

Please visit our website for more information on the PGA Golf Club programs and to register.