Category: Palm Beaches

Beaver Golf student Annika Collado and Dyer Park student Jordan Reyes were invited as guests by the Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation for a tournament at The Bear’s Club. These two lucky students spent the day with legends like Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus.  And Jordan’s team won first place!

Annika said, “Today was an incredible and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to First Tee – Palm Beaches. I met PGA Professionals from across the world and played golf with legends of the game like Gary Player. It was cool to see how he prepares to play, his consistent positive attitude, and his outgoing personality. He is very inspirational!”

Coach Robbie Rush, PGA and Coach Brannan Thomas enjoy working with their students at Clewiston Golf Course. The group even received new First Tee shirts and hats! Special thanks to U.S. Sugar for their partnership.

U.S. Sugar is actively engaged in community outreach to strengthen and support our employees and our neighbors. Our employees contribute thousands of volunteer hours annually to civic, social and educational causes, and U.S. Sugar donates generously to local events, organizations, schools, sports teams and social programs. Our charitable work makes a significant difference in the lives of those around us.

Belle Glade veterans are in full swing! Our Coaches offer lessons for the golfers and the group, then they play 18 holes. Thank you Belle Glade Municipal Golf Course for hosting our nation’s heroes.

We conducted an outing for the 22 Project at Drive Shack to teach their veterans all about the fundamentals of golf. The 22 Project’s top priority is supporting our nation’s veterans. They work with highly trained, board-certified physicians to provide advanced diagnostic imaging to show the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD on our soldiers.

Chapter alumna Jayda Dookie has found herself nestled in the heart of Orlando for her summer in the Disney College Program. She has been immersed in a myriad of opportunities provided by the program, from Disney’s illuminating leadership classes, hands-on work experiences, and the ability to explore the Disney Parks.  Jayda’s summer can be seen as nothing short of magical.

Being in the epicenter of theme parks, Jayda is seizing the opportunity to deepen her understanding of her chosen majors, Supply Chain Management and Global Studies. Using Disney as a backdrop, she uses the workshops they give to highlight the balance between imagination and logistics that makes the company so successful.

The Fore All Junior Golf Foundation’s team of ambassadors hosted Tabor Academy for a match at The Park during their spring break trip to South Florida.  Ten members of each team played in the matches.  The Tabor group graciously donated directly to our organization in honor of the Fore All team.

The Fore All Junior Golf Foundation has been set up by Carson Lowe, age 14, and Nicholas Zaccagnino, age 15, to increase accessibility to the best courses and tournaments in the United States. Jordan has been an exemplary member of our mission, increasing the viability and accessibility, and bringing new junior golfers into better environments. Each ambassador is charged with increasing the viability, and accessibility, organizing clinics, raising funds, and helping to bring new junior golfers into better environments. First Tee is a benefactor of their work.

Get ready for a weekend of fashion and philanthropy as First Tee – Palm Beaches collaborates with Theory Palm Beach, the renowned luxury clothing store, on June 15th and 16th. Join us for a special happy hour on June 15th from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, featuring beer and whiskey tastings as well as an indoor putting mat. 10% of proceeds from the weekend will directly benefit our organization and our mission to empower young people through golf.

Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta and Board Member Anthony Coletta are Cognizant Classic Ambassadors.  They recently joined their fellow Ambassadors to serve brunch for the children and families staying at the Quantum House on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center.   Carl delivered his signature chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes and Anthony whipped up the eggs.

Quantum House is a caring and supportive home that lessens the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment in Palm Beach County for serious medical conditions.

We are delighted to welcome the JDMCLF as one of our newest sponsors.

The foundation provides the necessary resources to enable the next generation to challenge the status quo in pursuit of a more fair, just, and equal world.  They are champions of change, captivated by the untapped potential of today’s youth to explore and develop creative solutions to pressing problems.  Their mission is to transform young dreamers into fearless change-makers to build a more just and equal world. JDMCLF believes in the innate potential of young leaders and strive to foster an environment that nurtures their growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact.

Our summer programs are upcoming! Enroll your children at one of our 9 Palm Beach County Program Locations. 

For more information and to register, please visit our website at firstteepalmbeaches.org or by scanning the QR code.

Register for summer camps at Commons Golf.

Register for summer camps at the Golf Club of Jupiter.

Register for summer camps at Keiser University! 

Register for summer camps at the Finnegan Learning Center in Dyer Park.

5-year-old twin brothers Connor and Carter Howard played in their first golf tournament and shot 36 and WON! They played a two-person scramble at Golf Club of Jupiter, where they attend Coach John’s First Tee program. Hello World! Yes, these are the twin brothers of our former Manager of Operations Aliya Howard.

We are so proud to announce that Chapter student Elise Mucklow has been selected to participate in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar.  Elise is an 11th grade student in Coach’s Glen’s class at Commons Golf Learning Center.

During the six-day session, she will become a part of the Academy. She will live in Bancroft Hall (the dormitory all midshipmen live in), participate in academic and leadership workshops, and experience a variety of other activities on the campus. The Summer Seminar serves as a preliminary application to the Naval Academy.

The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was established in 1845.  The Naval Academy is the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies and it educates midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.