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Enroll your children at one of our 11 Martin and St. Lucie Counties Program Locations that include:

• 24/7 Indoor Golf
• Crane Watch Club
• The Champions Club
• Fairwinds Golf Course
• The Florida Club
• Jensen Beach Golf Club
• Martin Downs Golf Club
• PGA Golf Club
• Sailfish Sands Golf Course
• Sandpiper Bay Golf Club
• The Shores of North River Golf Club

Coach Ben Miller, PGA and participant Malachi Davis played in the SFPGA Pro-Junior at The Park in West Palm Beach.  They posted a one over par score of 72 in the split best-ball/scramble competition.

“Malachi is developing into a fantastic player,” said Coach Ben.  “His skill level is amazing for someone that has only been playing for a short time.”

Every Thursday, the North River Shores Golf Course transforms into a vibrant hub of activity as our Coaches team up with the Helping People Succeed organization to work with special needs participants. This wonderful collaboration creates an inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the game of golf while developing their skills and confidence.

Helping People Succeed is a comprehensive organization that has recognized that many populations within our society need strength-based services that lead to self-sufficiency, personal responsibility, and the ability to lead an everyday life. The goal of Helping People Succeed is to help each person to reach their potential so they may have a successful future, enjoying their life fully and participating as productive taxpaying citizens. Helping People Succeed also helps improve the community’s economic viability and diversity through programs that assist children to become ready for school and adults to find and maintain employment.

This month, we are thrilled to shine our spotlight on an exceptional participant who has truly made her mark: Cheetah! Known for her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, Cheetah has consistently stood out this year, and her recent achievement on the golf course has only added to her impressive story.

Cheetah recently celebrated a milestone that many golfers dream of achieving—her very first hole in one! This incredible feat not only showcased her skill and determination but also her passion for the game. On a beautiful afternoon, with her father at Champions Club, Cheetah took her shot and sent the ball soaring into the air, landing perfectly in the hole.

Throughout the year, Cheetah has been a standout participant in our program. Her commitment to improvement, combined with her natural talent, has made her a role model for her peers. Whether it’s hitting the driving range or participating in Coach Gabbie’s LPGA Girls Golf practices, Cheetah approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm and a smile.

Program Director Gabbie Budd, LPGA recently completed the Level 3 First Tee Coach Training in Coachella Valley alongside Palm Beaches Program Coordinator Nyla Sims. This experience provided them with valuable opportunities to enhance coaching practices, connect with industry professionals, and explore strategies for seamless coach delivery. This opportunity deepened Coach Gabbie’s understanding of the First Tee program and reinforced her commitment to empowering our young golfers. Coach Gabbie’s completion of training ensures she will continue to create game changers on and off the course!

Enroll your children at one of our 11 Broward Program Locations. 

• All Golf at CB Smith Park
• The Bridges at Springtree
• The Club at Weston Hills
• Cooper Colony
• Country Club of Coral Springs
• Davie Golf Club
• Eagle Trace GC
• Palm-Aire CC
• Pompano Beach GC
• TOPGOLF- Pompano
• 4 Majors Indoor Golf

The ultimate volunteer experience is waiting for you at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches!  Quiet the crowds from inside the ropes, help out fans at the first aid tent, be hands on with projects around the course, and more! There is something for everyone.

Please visit their volunteer website to register.

Valentina Marie Guertin was our ninth chapter student to play in the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.  She was paired with PGA Champions Tour player KJ Choi.  Valentina played two rounds at Pebble Beach and at Spyglass Hill in a best-ball format teamed with KJ.  They carded a three-round score of 18 under par to finish in third place– our highest finish as a chapter in this event!

“This trip is a bucket list experience!  Playing Pebble Beach has been a dream since I started playing golf.  I am thrilled it became a reality at the Pure Insurance Championship! Both golf courses were just breathtaking.  The grounds and maintenance were impeccable, and the staff were incredibly kind.  One of my favorite parts of the week was the amazing people and meaningful connections I made both on and off the course. Starting with all the juniors from First Tee chapters across the country and making long-lasting friendships and so many shared memories. Then add in the influential people who revolve around the sport who shared valuable knowledge and experiences that I will use to help shape my future career path. Lastly, I was fortunate to be paired with KJ Choi and his caddie Angel, who are just amazing human beings! I had a blast playing with them.  I am so grateful for all the learnings, techniques, and strategic thinking they taught me that I will apply to my game.  Hopefully, I can one day compete at their level. But more importantly, I will never forget how they made me feel.  They inspired and empowered me in ways they will never know.  I think that this week will have to go down as the best birthday week ever! Thank you First Tee for the privilege to represent our local chapter and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime!”  –Valentina Marie Guertin

For more information, please visit https://www.pureinsurancechampionship.com/

Our 8-week fall programming at AllGolf at CB Smith Park has kicked off with over 50 game changers eager to learn and grow both. This season, participants will engage in skill-building activities that focus on the fundamentals of golf, as well as important life skills such as growing through challenge, collaborating with others, and using good judgement. We are excited to see this new group of players develop their game and character!

We recently conducted a golf clinic at Shell Bay Club for Love Our Nation. The 90-minute golf clinic was run by nationally renowned golf instructor and Director of Golf Michael Hunt, PGA and his staff.

Love Our Nation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) established in Dania Beach in 2013 with a mission to educate and empower the youth with life skills that will enable them to be healthy and productive contributors in creating a more prosperous and loving community.

SHOUT OUT to the General Manager of Shell Bay Club David Armitage, PGA, Director of Operations Sean Kicker, PGA, and Director of Love Our Nation Ovrill Dwyer for organizing this incredible program.

Twelve teens from the Boys and Girls Club of Broward Rick and Rita Case JM Teen Center attended a golf clinic at Topgolf Pompano.

The golf clinic was taught by Coach Robert Ferzoco. SHOUTOUT to Boys and Girls Club of Broward Lead Councilor Natasha DeJesus for transporting and chaperoning the students.

Over seventy-five (75) Boys and Girls Club children are expected to attend field trips to the newly built Topgolf Pompano.

Thank you Topgolf Pompano for donating the hitting bays and welcoming our kids, teens and Coaches.

Programs are available at Palm-Aire Country Club @ Conte’s Golf Academy each Thursday 4:30-5:30pm. The program is held on the Palm-Aire Country Club Cypress/Oaks Golf Course’s practice area and driving range.

Coach Robert Ferzoco leads the golf activities. Special thank you to Director of Golf Rody Gomez, Michele Conte, LPGA, and Stephen Conte PGA for their tremendous support.

Please visit our website for more information and to register.