Last Chance To Enter The Pebble Beach Raffle!

Help us support the thousands of children and veterans we serve each year.  Our Pebble Beach Raffle features a chance to win a trip to play 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.

Visit pebbleraffle.com to enter.

Certain restrictions apply. Drawing to be held March 4, 2024.  Please visit our website at firstteepalmbeaches.org or scan the QR code to donate and for more information.

PGA Tour Is Coming To South Florida

Our local PGA Tour event held at PGA National is right around the corner February 29th through March 3rd.   We welcome a new sponsor in 2024.

“I would like to give a warm welcome to Cognizant as the new title sponsor of this historic golf tournament,” said Chapter Director and Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Maria Marino. “PGA National has hosted this fan favorite and family friendly event for almost 17 years and has seen some fabulous finishes. As a resident and member of PGA National and the District 1 County Commissioner, I invite everyone to the new Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. 

Need tournament tickets?  Please visit thecognizantclassic.com for tickets and hospitality options.

Fun Day With Coach Joe

Coach Joe Grohman, PGA hosted 10 veterans from all military branches at the Champions Club in Stuart. Veterans enjoyed a free golf clinic and lunch. We thank all of those who attended for their service and huge SHOUT OUT to General Manager David Ladd, PGA and his staff at the Champions Club for helping enrich the lives of our nation’s heroes.

Farewell Coach Ben

Chapter Coach Ben Miller, PGA accepted the First Assistant Golf Professional position at Monarch Country Club. Coach Ben has been an important part of our team and he will be missed immensely. Throughout Coach Ben’s time at First Tee, he created a positive impact on so many of our students in the Treasure Coast. He had a great repertoire with the students, and he was able to connect with them on a level that goes beyond golf. Best of luck Coach Ben and we hope to see you out there with the juniors in the future.

Congrats Coach Gabbie

Congratulations Chapter Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA on completing her Class A LPGA Certification!

Coach Gabbie has been an LPGA A2 professional since December 2020, and she has spent the last three years attending classes and seminars to complete her Class A. 

Her goal as an instructor is to grow the game that we all love, and through First Tee she has been able to accomplish this goal daily. She finds her role very rewarding, and she has committed herself to building Game Changers through the game of golf. 

We are so proud of Coach Gabbie and look forward to watching her grow in her career and as an integral part of our team.

Mentoring With Big Brothers Big Sisters

This fall, we teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters to bring golf to students at Pinewood Elementary School. Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on pairing up a “Big” with a “Little” to provide the Littles with a positive role model and to give the Bigs an opportunity to be involved in their community. Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA was a firsthand witness to the success of this program. Each week, the Littles were so excited to see their Bigs, and the Bigs felt the same way!

Fun With Martin County PAL

We recently partnered with the Martin County Police Athletic League (PAL) at Sailfish Sands Golf Course for a 6-week program. Each week, the participants learned golf and life skills we establish through the game. The students learned how to set and pursue goals.

For the final week of class, they had a fun celebration at the indoor hitting bays at Sailfish Sands! Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA taught the program.  She was inspired by the kids’ excitement.  She was thrilled by the enthusiasm that the students demonstrated. We are so proud of these students and their commitment to being Game Changers.