Category: Treasure Coast

Chapter students may enjoy a buy one, get one free round of golf at POPSTROKE, Mondays to Fridays from June 1st to August 31st. Please print and present this coupon to redeem your free round.

Are you interested in playing 6 free rounds of golf? All in one day! Still interested? Chapter Director Jen Hong kicked off our 2021 CMAA 100-Hole Challenge this month at The Dye Preserve. That is correct- she played 100 holes of golf in one day to support our Chapter. Her all-day golf effort raised over $1,500 for our children and veterans. “These dollars will be geared towards growing the game of golf for girls and those with special needs,” said Jen. “I am so grateful to everyone that donated.” Donors can still support Jen’s efforts by making a secure online donation at our 100-Hole Challenge website. Interested in playing in the 100 Hole Challenge? Please contact Gennifer Garvin at [email protected] or call at 812-243-5703

At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, Chapter Directors, local dignitaries, and staff announced a new artificial turf practice area to be installed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County newest location at Westside Church. The practice facility (pictured right) will include a tee area, 3 putting greens, 6 colored target greens and a multi-use field. Construction funding for the facility was provided by The Andrew and Robin Hunt Philanthropic Fund via The Community Foundation (Robin and Andrew pictured below left). The facility will open late summer or early fall. “Robin and I are very excited to help implement this project,” said Chapter President Andrew Hunt. “We know we will positively impact the lives of thousands of children with this incredible facility.” This new BGC location at Westside will serve hundreds of children and teens at its Fort Pierce location. With over 55,000 square feet and 50 acres of property, this will be the largest Clubhouse in the county. In addition, the property will also be home to other local partner non-profit organizations that serve the surrounding counties. The groundbreaking was also attended by other local dignitaries such as Will Armstead- CEO of BGCSLC, City Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Pastor Craig from Westside Church, Elizabeth Barbella- CEO of The Community Foundation. and coaches and supporters of our Chapter (Pictured below right, left to right: Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta, Coach Willie Scott, Chapter Chairman Steve Rockoff and Mark Cammarene, PGA- General Manager of Fairwinds GC).

Registration is open for summer camps at Crane Watch, The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course and Fairwinds Golf Course. Please visit our website for information and to register.

The Sailfish Point Ladies Golf Association choose First Tee – Treasure Coast as their beneficiary of their annual charity day. The 9-hole and 18-hole leagues collected club donations in addition to monetary donations. The ladies donated 6 bags of clubs and $2,200 to support the children and veterans of our Chapter. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ladies Golf Association and the Sailfish Point staff of Vic Tortorici and Allison Lepping for conducting a great event to help support the children of the Treasure Coast.

Chapter students may enjoy a buy one, get one free round of golf at POPSTROKE, Mondays to Fridays from June 1st to August 31st. Please print and present this coupon to redeem your free round.

It went just perfect- a beautiful day on one of the best golf courses in the world. Chapter friends, supporters and students enjoyed a spectacular round of golf at Jupiter Hills at our annual spring tournament. “We are so appreciative to the members and staff of Jupiter Hills,” said Chapter President Andrew Hunt. “They opened up their club to us and helped serve the children and veterans of the Treasure Coast.” The tournament was the largest one-day fundraiser in the history of our organization raising over $90,000 to help fund our mission and programs serving Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The team of Jake Navaretta, Brett Buller, Andy Hobbs and Brett Whitley won the gross division with a score of seven under par, 65 (pictured above left). The team of Gerry Litrento, Chris Perry, Mike Anderson and Eric Gelfand crushed the net division with a score of twenty-one under par, 51 (pictured above right). Rob Riccardo aced the 14th hole for a very special hole-in-one. The tournament was an outstanding success because of the support of our sponsors:

CRANE WATCH CLUB

Starting May 31st through August 6th Monday –Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Boys and Girls Ages 4-17 Early drop off available upon request at no charge

PRICING: Daily Sessions: $35 per participant, Weekly Sessions: $150 per participant Week 1: May 31 – June 4 Week 2: June 7-11 Week 3: June 14-18 Week 4: June 21-25 Week 5: June28 – July 2 Week 6: July 12-16 Week 7: July 19-23 Week 8: July 26-30 Week 9: August 2-6 (Please note there will be no camp July 5-9) INTERESTED IN A SUMMER CAMP MEMBERSHIP? Save when you sign-up for a full membership and half membership! • Summer Camp Full Membership: $1,275 Includes 45 sessions (every day of camp) • Summer Camp Half Membership: $700 Includes 25 sessions *Membership levels limited to 20 participants each. *Half memberships must confirm days attending during sign-up. For questions or to sign-up contact Coach Bo Batchelor at [email protected] or (305) 495-7186 Summer camps also available at The Saints at Port St. Lucie Golf Course and Fairwinds Golf Course. Please visit our website for information on all of our programs and to register.

John Hartwell is 71 years old and served in the Army. John started in our First Tee veterans’ program this winter at Jensen Beach Golf Club. He has been playing golf for 10 years and is originally from Connecticut. “I truly can’t believe how great they treat the veterans down here in Florida,” said John. “We are very lucky to have great First Tee coaches and golf courses that are so generous to host us.”