Know a veteran that would be interested in learning how to play golf? Programs for our nation’s heroes are free and we provide all golf equipment. Please visit our website for more information, locations and schedules. We offer programs year-round at multiple locations.
Chapter Coach Joel Zanville’s daughter and son-in-law visited the Els Center of Excellence. They were so impressed with the school that they gifted a bench located in The Sensory Garden for Coach Joel’s birthday. The pair was inspired by our First Tee Coaches conducting the golf program at the Els Center and by seeing firsthand all that is done for students on the autism spectrum. Thank you Coach Joel for all the hard work you do for our students.
Register now for the The Junior Honda Classic on Saturday, January 7-8, 2023. The Junior Honda Classic is a premier event on the IMG Junior Golf Tour schedule and celebrates junior golf while perpetuating The Honda Classic’s initiatives to grow the game. Boys and girls ages 7-18 can participate in this event. This event returns to PGA National Resort & Spa as well.
For more information and to register, visit the website.
We recently renovated our 3,000 square foot deck at the Finnegan Learning Center in Dyer Park. The project consisted of replacing old joists and the complete replacement of the decking material. TimberTech sponsored the project and donated over $40,000 in decking and hardware.
In preparation for the TimberTech Championship to be held at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, the Media Day for the tournament was held at our facility on the new deck. Representatives from TimberTech, the golf tournament, and the Boca Raton Regional Hospital were present and spoke about the importance of the tournament.
Ken Duke (pictured with Chapter students and alumni), a Champions Tour player, spoke about his season and the tournament being held at Royal Palm while the Old Course at Broken Sound is under construction this year. As the semi-final event in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, the TimberTech Championship will welcome the top 54 players on the PGA TOUR Champions to Boca Raton October 31st – November 1st.
Chapter student Davis Lucas (pictured in red) will serve as the Junior Ambassador for the TimberTech Championship. After the Media Day, Ken Duke watched Davis hit some balls and helped him with some swing tips.
Fall is here and the weather is cooling off. Enroll your children in our Palm Beach County programs.
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
First Tee – Broward Ambassadors invites you to join our network of active Broward County based individuals dedicated to the mission of First Tee. The Ambassadors supports First Tee of Broward through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and by broadening awareness in the Broward area as ambassadors of our local chapter.
For more information on how to join, visit our website.
The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes change starts by giving back. They are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we live and work. This foundation has not only generously awarded us with a $20,000 grant and donated airline tickets to our event raffles.
Last year we had 63 players and raised $100,000 with over 900 donors to support the thousands of children and veterans in our Broward County programs. Our goal this year is to raise $120,000. We currently stand at $67,000 raised from over 600 donors.
For every $100 donated, donors 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.
Ready to play? Please visit our website for more information or contact [email protected].
Ready to donate? Please support these folks crazy enough to play 100 holes in one day to support our mission and programs. Please visit our donation page for a secure tax-deductible contribution.
Our annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, October 10th at Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. $650 per person, $2,600 per foursome.
The schedule for the day is noon lunch and warm-up with a 1pm shotgun start. Play your own ball, no scramble, with a limited field. One best ball of the foursome in both net and gross divisions. Dinner and drinks after golf. Please visit our website for the registration application.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Alfredo Perez, U.S. Army, started playing golf in 2017. He joined our 8-week program at Weston Hills Country Club.
When talking about his experience at our 8-week program, he said: “First Tee has given me the opportunity to learn how to play golf. I feel confident enough to play at any golf course with the skills I have learned from the First Tee – Broward coaches. I would like to personally thank all the sponsors and donors that have make this program possible to veterans. Without them there would be no program for us to participate in.”
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.
Chapter student Ryan Bragg won his division at the Junior Golf Association of Broward Championship! He is a 9-year-old participant coached by T.J. Ziol at the Pompano Beach Golf Course. Ryan started First Tee at Pompano Beach in the Fall of 2019.
The mission of the Junior Golf Association of Broward County has continued since 1968 to create a positive and fun-filled golf environment during the summer, where ALL kids can come to develop their love for the game of golf no matter their skill level.
On August 20, three of our Chapter students made it through the sub-regional qualifier for Drive, Chip, and Putt. Sisters, Dariana and Briana Breto (pictured above left) won 1st and 2nd place in the Girls 13-14 Division and Zoe Weschler (pictured above right) won 2nd in the Girls 10-11 Division. Go girls! Next up is the regional qualifier at The Bears Club on October 2nd.
Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country by tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15.
