In May, The Little Club in Gulfstream hosted an LPGA Amateur Golf Association event. The Pink Ball Tournament featured 18 foursomes in a shotgun start. Chapter students Annika Collado, Cienna Collado, and Asha Farrelly were invited to attend and had a fantastic time.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is again sponsoring our upcoming Chapter Championship at BallenIsles.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission attracts sporting events and activities to Palm Beach County to enhance occupancy of hotel room nights; to maximize the positive economic impact of these events and activities on the Palm Beach County economy; to maximize the utilization of County facilities; to utilize events and activities to promote the image of Palm Beach County as a sports tourism destination on a national and international level.
Each year, the events they support are responsible for nearly one million sports visitors to Palm Beach County – sleeping in our hotels, utilizing our facilities, enjoying our attractions and eating in our restaurants.
Registration is open for summer programs! Enroll your children at one of our 9 Broward County Program Locations.
For more information and to register, please visit our website or scan the QR code.
Register your junior golfer at Eagle Trace Golf Club
Register your junior golfer at The Club at Weston Hills
Register your junior golfer at Cooper Colony Golf and Country Club
Register your junior golfer at All Golf @ CB Smith Park
Congratulations to chapter student Isabella Rubio for becoming a First Tee Scholar!
The First Tee College Scholarship Program supports selected alumni throughout their college career. The need and merit-based program provides scholarships up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of college admission. The program also provides professional development workshops, access to internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation. One of the key factors of the program is pairing Scholars with a dedicated adult mentor who will help encourage and guide them throughout the four years.
Check out the video of her scholarship presentation.
Way to go David! David Sandino was selected for the First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr this July in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this event, teens will participate in important conversations embracing topics of self-awareness, inclusivity, and community building.
Boys & Girls Clubs programs have begun at Topgolf Pompano! Five separate locations: the Jim and Jan Moran, JM Teen Center, Rick and Rita Case, Carver Ranches, and S. Robert Levine/Leo Goodwin Teen Center, will shuttle to Topgolf for an hour of fun and life skills curriculum.
Over seventy-five children will attend the field trip to the newly opened Topgolf Pompano.
Special thanks to the staff and management at Topgolf for donating the hitting bays and welcoming our students and team.
Meet the Fernandez sisters, Haley and Riley, a dynamic duo making significant strides at CB Smith Park. Their unwavering courage and fortitude have set them apart during their lessons. These sisters are showcasing their commitment to golf and their personal growth. As key members of our PGA Junior League, Haley and Riley continually impress with their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Our veterans’ golf program began at Topgolf Pompano. This is one of five free golf programs scheduled for the veterans of Broward County. 24 veterans enjoy the program taught by Coach Michele Conte, Coach Robert Ferzoco, and Coach TJ Ziol.
Special thanks to the staff and management of Topgolf for donating the hitting bays and welcoming our nation’s heroes.
Veterans Tom Kruse, Bill Lee, and Bill Mei played in the monthly golf outing at Parkland Golf and Country Club with veteran outreach volunteer, Jack Bloomfield.
Special thanks to Parkland Golf and Country Club Director of Golf, Miles Harris, for hosting our nation’s heroes.
Coral Ridge Country Club generously hosted our annual Par 3 Corporate Challenge. The event drew teams from a variety of organizations and businesses. After an exhilarating afternoon of play, the team from Steady Returns, including Chris Burr, Rich Rogers, Gerry Litrento, and Michael Greenwood, emerged as the champions.
The biggest highlight of the tournament was when one of our students, Audrey Bacic, achieved a remarkable hole-in-one, the first one of her golf career. Check out the video of her ace.
The tournament’s success would not have been possible without the support of participants, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters, all contributing to our mission. As we look to the future, events like the Par 3 Corporate Challenge continue to exemplify our commitment to youth development and community engagement through the game of golf. THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Clubs, companies and players are signing up! Are you in?
Floridian National recently hosted the inaugural Rosie Pro-Am. The event benefitted The “Rosie” Scholarship Fund and ultimately the students of First Tee – Florida Gold Coast. The event netted over $170,000 in its inaugural year and will fund an endowed Evans Caddie Scholarship and impact the lives of many of our students through The “Rosie” Scholarship.
The winning net team of Justin Wood, Kelly Kennerly, Kelly Hagar, and Steve Hagar posted a score of 58 (pictured above left).
The winning gross team of Trevor Dodds, Andrew Hunt, Anthony Coletta, and Carl Mistretta posted a score of 63 (pictured above right with Evans Caddie Scholar and Rosie Scholarship winner Jacie Goodman).
Tim was a legend and enjoyed a long and successful career in golf media. He wrote for the Tampa Times, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest. He also worked in broadcasting with USA Network and Golf Channel. Tim was a rare breed of journalist who successfully worked in both television and print at the same time. He served as the President of the Golf Writers Association of America.
Please support The Rosie through an online donation or visit our silent auction site featuring world class golf foursomes, trips, instruction and sports memorabilia.
