CHAPTER STUDENT ATTENDS CONGAREE

There are many advantages to being associated with our chapter of The First Tee.  Recently through his involvement with The First Tee, participant Harrison Hutchings (pictured above right with Golf Channel’s Gary Williams) was selected to attend an all-expense paid week of mentoring and game improvement at the Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina.   “As a freshman in high school and a golfing enthusiast, I knew that there was more to golf than simply the game itself, in fact, it is a lifestyle,” said Harrison. “Beginning with the opportunity to caddy at Seminole Golf Club, I was introduced to a culture that has shaped my personality, character and goals in life.  I aspire to emulate the mentors that I have met through these opportunities, most notably Bob Ford of Seminole, John Hand a Seminole member and Carl Mistretta, chapter Executive Director.”  Congaree Golf Club’s mission is to help deserving children from around the world to achieve success and build future leaders. Harrison attended a six-day program held at the exclusive Congaree Golf Club in which young people are introduced to an example of where their lives can go and what levels of success they are able to achieve. This example starts with simply experiencing the amazing beauty and atmosphere of arriving at the beautiful golf club nestled in South Carolina and built by captains of industry and top entrepreneurial business leaders.  Upon arriving, the students were provided with an agenda that outlined what to expect for the next six days. This agenda included; strength and flexibility training, future college admissions, planning/practice, putting, short game, full swing and club fitting. Instructed by notable professionals including James Currin, Mike Wesko, Jason Baile, Kathryn Doyle, Joe Humston, Mike Harmon, Ken McMaster, and James Lee.  Harrison continued, “If I had to sum up the most important aspect of what the Congaree Experience meant to me, it would be the examples of these mentors who have given so much of their time and resources to help others. I now know that this will be my life’s standing goal, to pay forward the opportunities that I have experienced.  Thank you to The First Tee of The Palm Beaches!”