Congratulations to Phil O’Connor for winning our Pebble Beach Raffle! He won a 3-night stay at the Lodge at Pebble Beach and a foursome to play one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Thank you everyone for entering and supporting our children and veterans.
The Admirals Cove Foundation was founded to improve lives in their surrounding community and to strengthen Admirals Cove through their culture of giving. Through their annual giving campaign, the Foundation’s efforts are focused exclusively in the areas of education, health, and social services.
Darrell Bock, PGA, our Director of Operations, Zack Anderton, Program Director, and Nyla Sims, Program Coordinator attended the Grant Reception to receive the $25,000 grant from the foundation. Our organization sincerely thanks the Admirals Cove Foundation and the members of the club for their continued support of our programs. Their generosity provides a far-reaching impact in Palm Beach County.
Our spring programs are under way. Enroll your children at one of our 14 Broward County Program Locations.
For more information and to register, please visit our website by scanning the QR code.
This year, Isabella Rubio was chosen to represent our Chapter as an ESPN Junior Course Reporter at the tournament. Guided by ESPN’s sports anchor Theo Dorsey, Isabella explored the media side of behind the scenes at the tournament. She learned the intricacies of event reporting. Together, they followed golf star Ricky Fowler. Isabella even had the fun opportunity to film some B-roll for a broadcast later in the day.
Chapter student, Jahsiah Bowie, was honored to serve as a Page for a week in the Florida State Senate.
The Senate Page Program offers participants the opportunity to learn about the legislative process in Florida through a hands-on approach to civic learning. Pages role-play as Senators, develop ideas for new laws, draft legislation, and file bills. The week culminates with a mock session in which bills are debated and voted on by Senate Pages. Additionally, Senate Pages assist members of the Florida Senate by distributing legislative materials and correspondence in the Senate Chamber while observing the Senators as they discuss and debate legislation. Pages also lead the Pledge of Allegiance during session, enjoy guest speakers, and participate in educational tours and activities.
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.
Our Veteran of the Year award was presented to Bolivar “Bogie” Perez at the Spring Season kickoff class at All Golf @ CB Smith Park.
Bolivar “Bogie” Perez, Navy, has been playing golf on and off for the last 30 years and is a first-time participant in our program at The Club at Weston Hills.
When talking about his experience in our program, he said: “I could not be happier with the level of instruction and comradery from the other vets. This has been a real blessing to keep me engaged and focused on improving my golf game and meeting new friends.”
Interested in joining our veterans’ programs? Please visit our website for more information.
Former Director of Operations, Jack Bloomfield, was recognized by United Way Broward and Mission United Broward for his six years of service to the veteran community. The presentation was held at their monthly meeting attended by staff and board members.
Our partnership with Mission United began in 2016 with one class of 20 veterans. Due to the overwhelming response and growth, we grew to 10 annual eight-week programs at four different courses. In that span, we taught over 260 veterans, with many veterans returning for additional classes.
Veterans John Linn, Omar Gonzales, and Wesley Watkins played in the monthly golf outing at the Club at Weston Hills with Veteran Outreach Director, Jack Bloomfield.
Special thanks to Weston Hills’ Director of Golf, Jon Banas, for hosting our nation’s heroes.
Visit our new online store to shop for First Tee – Broward branded merchandise! Tons of items and colors to choose from.
Our Ambassadors had a great night at the sold-out social event at PLA Sports Bar inside the big guitar at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. 30 Ambassadors and guests attended an amazing evening of raising money and awareness for our mission.
The First Tee – Broward Ambassadors Club invites you to join our network of active Broward County based individuals dedicated to the mission of First Tee. The Ambassadors support our Chapter through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and by broadening awareness in the Broward area as ambassadors of our local chapter.
