Chapter student Dariana Breto took medalist honors at the Lady Maverick Golf Invitational, hosted by Archbishop McCarthy at Grand Palms Golf & Country Club in Pembroke Pines. Breto, who tied for first with a 68 (-3), won on a scorecard match.
Dariana has been involved with First Tee – Broward with Coach Sean Kicker at Grand Palms since 2018.
For the last 19 years, the PURE Insurance Championship has welcomed teens from First Tee chapters nationwide to Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Throughout the week the teens apply the life and leadership skills learned from First Tee programs during an event where they are paired with a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs from the business world.
Chapter student Ryan Shimony had the trip of a lifetime. He was our sixth Chapter student to play in the event. The tournament is a 54-hole golf event, featuring PGA TOUR Champions professionals, First Tee juniors, and amateurs. Ryan was paired with PGA TOUR Champions player Cliff Kresge.
“It was the greatest week of my life,” said Ryan. “The staff and coaches who have been tried to tell me how incredible this trip would be for me and my mom. It was even better. We were treated just like the golf professionals and there were fun events outside of the golf for the students. We played rounds of golf at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill in a televised tournament!”
Enroll your children in our First Tee programs as golf is the sport of business and the sport of a lifetime!
For more information and to register, please visit our website.
The Breakers Palm Beach strives to make a difference in the world. Through Volunteer Time Off (VTO), they empower their staff to use work time to volunteer, and to further inspiring their employees to inject energy and enthusiasm into the local community.
Chapter Director Mark Reid inspires his hotel and golf course maintenance through the VTO program to assist our Chapter by providing agronomic and landscape assistance at our Finnegan Learning Center in Dyer Park. This year, Breakers staff has assisted us with aerification and top dressing twice of our facility and par-3 course, bunker renovations and upgrading our entry landscape. The Breakers’ mechanic staff also help service our turf equipment throughout the year.
In 2021, Breakers team members volunteered a total of 4,010 hours through the VTO program to assist many South Florida non-profit organizations.
Now is the time to reserve your place for the “Par 3 On Palm Beach Invitational Golf Tournament on November 21, 2022. Bring your best foursome and be ready to be challenged on the beautiful oceanfront golf course of the Palm Beach Par 3.
Only eighteen lucky foursomes competing for the championship with all proceeds benefitting the children of First Tee – Palm Beaches. Our event includes a continental style breakfast, delicious luncheon and the knowledge that more children will learn the First Tee life skills and how to play the great game of golf.
R.S.V.P Today!
Reserve your foursome by e-mailing Jessica at [email protected] or call 561-278-1937.
Get ready for the 35th Annual Honda Classic Parent-Child on Saturday, October 1st. This tournament provides a team event for golfers of all ages and families a chance to compete in an 18-hole no pressure, scramble event. Plus, all participants will receive two complimentary any-day tickets to The Honda Classic in 2023! The event starts with a 11 a.m. lunch, followed by a 1:30 p.m. shotgun.
For more information and to register, visit the PBCGA website.
The Women’s Tournament Division at Hunter’s Run Country Club selected our Chapter this year to be the benefitting charity of their annual fundraising efforts.
“We are very appreciative of the WTD’s generosity,” said Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta. “This gift will help fund our female programs and initiatives. This type of support that we receive from our local country clubs is the most important fundraising we do every year.”
The members of Hunters Run also plan to conduct a Club Drive for us this upcoming season!
(Pictured left to right: Club President Michael Rappaport, WTD Board Co-Chair Eve Langer, Chapter student Daniela Perez, Chapter Director of Program Development Emily Valentine and WTD Board Member Sue Layton.)
Chapter Directors Marina Alex and John Hahn, with his wife Kaitlyn, kicked off the “Challenge” this year and played at Palm Beach Par 3 and raised $2,845 in just one day.
Morgan Jewell, head professional at Floridian National Golf Club and a Treasure Coast Chapter Director proposed the idea of inviting his fellow golf professionals to play the “Challenge” on Floridian National’s The Harmon, a nine-hole par-3 course. Other club professionals and staff also played the “Challenge” at Jupiter Country Club.
The following clubs and staff participated this year and have raised a total of $112,241 for our children and veterans:
BallenIsles- $22,440, Ryan Walls and Jeff Fitzherbert
Trump Jupiter- $20,849, John Ebmeyer
Admirals Cove- $13,961, Chas Golibart and Will Coleman
The Bear’s Club- $12,868, Ryan Fountain
Bear Lakes- $10,460, Jimmy Gascoigone and Ryan Crowley
The Preserve at Ironhorse- $6,617, Maddox Morneaux
Jonathan’s Landing- $3,825, Paige Golibart
Broken Sound- $3,353, Rick Sutton
Matt Cahill from Seminole, Mason Colling from Lost City and Jared Chipley from Banyan Cay also played and raised a total of $6,791.
In their annual battle, Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta raised $5,924 and crushed our Director of Program Development Emily Valentine, who did raise an impressive $2,467.
Former Chapter Director and Treasurer, Mitch Stump, is currently on the shelf from playing golf but promises to hit 100 putts this year!
“This funding changes lives in our community,” said Chapter President Bobby Hendel. “We can reach more students of diversity and more females, award more college scholarships, buy more teaching supplies, train more coaches, continue to upgrade our golf facility and so much more. The impact is incredible for this year and next.”
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? We have playing opportunities open in October. Please contact Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta at [email protected] or 561-307-4060.
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.
Before graduating high school, Jacie Goodman earned the highest level of accomplishment in First Tee- the ACE level. To achieve ACE, students must complete an extensive program in four categories of college preparation, career exploration, improving their golf game and community service. Jacie is the second student from our Chapter to achieve the ACE level.
“It means so much to me to complete the ACE level,” said Jacie. “First Tee has opened so many doors for me. I learned so much about college and possible careers through ACE. I also volunteered at the Els School for Autism and improved my golf game because of the ACE program.”
Chapter supporter Jeremy Howard of Inlet Properties contacted our Chapter as he conducted his Dos Mas golf tournament. Dos Mas is a two-person, two-club tournament held at Jupiter Dunes par-3 course. Jeremy wanted to use the proceeds of the event to purchase a new set of clubs and golf bag for one of our students. Chapter staff selected Jacie Goodman. She was fitted for her new clubs at PGA TOUR Superstore. Jacie is now attending the University of Michigan where she plans on playing lots of golf with her new set!
Devin Shaw, U.S. Army, found a passion for golf through his time at our Chapter. Through our veterans’ golf programs, he made new friends with other veterans and improved his golf game. When he first started, he scored around 100. But after attending our veteran lessons and working with our Program Coordinator, Zack Anderton, he broke 80 for the first time.
With his passion for golf, Shaw enjoys sharing this experience with his fellow veterans. He is planning to take groups of veterans out to play golf at local courses with the help of our Chapter.
Our nation’s heroes enjoy our golf programs with generous funding from Pratt & Whitney and the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
Each week, we deliver golf programs to many local veterans. We provide golf equipment, golf instruction, and opportunities to socialize and play local golf courses. To learn more or to register for a program, please visit our website.
