Category: News

Enter Our Pebble Beach Raffle

Please enter our raffle to win a trip to Pebble Beach!  For every $100 donated, you will be entered to win a 3-night stay at the Lodge at Pebble Beach (includes two Garden View rooms) and a foursome to play one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The prize package also includes $1,500 towards airfare, trip expenses, etc. 

Certain restrictions apply. Drawing to be held February 27, 2023. Winner will book their trip directly with Pebble Beach Resorts. The winning certificate does not expire, and the golf and room rates are valid for one year.

For example: $300 donation = 3 chances to win.  

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 VETERAN SPOTLIGHT – Kevin Sutton

Kevin Sutton, U.S. Army, has been playing golf for 15 years. He has been a participant in our veterans’ programs for the last three years.

When talking about his experience in our 8-week programs he said: “After returning from Vietnam and joining the NYPD, for many years I had never set foot on a golf course. I have enjoyed playing now that I am retired, and my association with First Tee has been fantastic. The instruction the coaches give us is top notch.  The program is both physically and mentally rewarding.”

Are you a veteran or know of a veteran interested in registering for one of our free programs? Please contact [email protected].

Our veterans’ programs are generously funded by The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation.

 A Special Gift For Jack & Barbara

The founders of ORCA Golf recently donated a one-of-a-kind tour bag to the cause of beloved philanthropic legends Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Erica Bennett, one of the Founders, is a Chapter Director.

The PGA of America commissioned the custom ORCA Golf bag to be featured in a five-year, $100-million fund-raising drive to benefit thousands of hospitalized children.

For the next three years, the special ORCA Golf bag will bear the name of the winning team in an ambitious Play Yellow initiative to raise $100 million through grassroots fund-raising and marquee golf tournaments. The specially designed ORCA Golf bag will be on display at the Nicklaus’ home course, The Bear’s Club, in Jupiter, Florida.

Jack Nicklaus, seeing the bag for the first time commented, “Wow, this a beautiful bag!”

ORCA Golf, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is the country’s only women-owned golf equipment company.

 Jason Taylor – New Program Coach

Jason Taylor is our newest active member of our Chapter coaching team. Jason attended our First Tee Level 1 Coach Training in April and is leading a program for the 12 and older participants at Davie Golf Club. His program is offered on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am each week until December 10.

Jason is also a certified member of the Titliest Performance Institute. TPI coaches teach a holistic approach and the foundational concepts behind the Body-Swing Connection. A single handicap golfer, one of Jason’s goals is to be a member of the PGA program and will soon attend the PGA Playing Abilities Test.

New Program: YMCA Family Center

We have recently begun a new program with the YMCA Family Center – Pembroke Pines.  Classes are every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 pm. Chapter coach Chris Cupp works with two awesome groups of kids each week.  

Sponsor Spotlight

PGA TOUR Superstore provides chapters with grants, student participant opportunities, equipment donations, tournament sponsorships, clinics and customer fund-raising events. In partnership with The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the PGA TOUR Superstore makes grants to chapters where the stores do business.

PGA TOUR Superstores in Palm Beach Gardens and Delray Beach hosts First Tee programs, employs many of our students, provides funding for our outreach programs and college scholarships, welcomes many chapter events and provides gift cards for our tournaments. Joe Gorman, General Manager of the Palm Beach Gardens store and a Palm Beach Director, inspires his store team to assist our chapter in so many ways. 

 TimberTech Women’s Pro-Am

The TimberTech Championship is sponsoring A Celebration of Women in the Community, benefiting the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute at The Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Join us October 30-31 for dinner at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club for an evening with Christine Lynn & Barb Schmidt and the Women’s Pro-Am with PGA Tour Champions Pros. 

View more information and register.

 Enter Our Pebble Beach Raffle

Please enter our raffle to win a trip to Pebble Beach!  For every $100 donated, you will be entered to win a 3-night stay at the Lodge at Pebble Beach (includes two Garden View rooms) and a foursome to play one round at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The prize package also includes $1,500 towards airfare, trip expenses, etc. 

Certain restrictions apply. Drawing to be held February 27, 2023. Winner will book their trip directly with Pebble Beach Resorts. The winning certificate does not expire, and the golf and room rates are valid for one year.

For example: $300 donation = 3 chances to win.  

Enter Now!

 Mistretta Paces #18 Mocs at The Shark Invitational

Chapter ACE alumni, Tyler Mistretta, placed 15th in the 2022 Shark invitational hosted by Nova Southeastern at the Grande Oaks Golf Club.  Mistretta, now a sophomore, led the Florida Southern Mocs to 6th place overall and finished tied for 15th individually at 215 (+2). Over his final 18 holes Tuesday, Mistretta made four birdies and nine pars to round out the tournament.