First Tee

Huge congratulations to Grace and Lauren for being recognized as outstanding participants of First Tee-Phoenix 🎉 Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Thunderbirds, they scored amazing seats at the WM Phoenix Open 🏌️♀️⛳️ The Thunderbirds have been longtime supporters of our Phoenix chapter and are now proud national trustees. 🙌 Their continued dedication helps us shape the next generation of #BuildingGameChangers. Thank you, Thunderbirds, for making a difference! 💙 Swipe to see a special guest the girls got to meet! #WMPhoenixOpen #GolfForGood

“The thank-you cards that we get every year afterward would just melt your heart. Those responses are what makes this one of our premier events throughout the year, and demonstrate what an impact we’re making with kids locally.” - Erin McDonough, First Tee Phoenix Executive Director Dream Day is such a special event for our First Tee-Phoenix chapter to be a part of during WM Phoenix Open week. Check out this article to read more about the festivities. https://lnkd.in/eSA_W5Au

🏌️♀️ First Tee alumna Georgia Meysman-Sharpe proves that golf can lead you on incredible journeys! From caddying to studying ecology, she's turning passion into purpose, showing how First Tee empowers young women to make a difference. 💪🌍 Here's to Georgia and all the amazing young women breaking barriers and reimagining what's possible! 💪🌍 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Click the link below to read more about Georgia! #FirstTee #WomenInScience #Inspiration https://lnkd.in/eTEpiurj

First Tee creates opportunities for personal growth by encouraging teens to embrace challenges and engage in meaningful experiences within a safe and supportive environment. 💚 We are committed to keeping teens engaged with the program, allowing them to build life skills and connect with mentors during what can be a challenging period of adolescence. Our national participant opportunities are designed to empower our teens to become game changers in their communities. Through our Ace capstone program and junior coach opportunities – we're not just teaching golf – we're building confidence, character and community! 💪 For more on ways to get involved in any of our teen opportunities visit our website or talk to your local chapter. #FirstTee #YouthEmpowerment #TeenLeadership #GrowingTheGame #CommunityImpact #Golf #YouthDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eqR8yNYQ

✨ Wellness Wednesday meets International Girls and Women in Sport Day! 🏌️♀️ "Playing sports has given me the coznfidence to try new things and fail. In golf, perfection doesn't exist - and that's the beauty of it. It gave me the courage to be brave enough to fail in front of others." - Lauren Kyaw, Coach Program Manager at First Tee 💪 Playing "like a girl" means playing with power, precision and passion. When we step onto that golf course, we're not just playing a game - we're breaking barriers and showing the next generation what's possible. 🌟 Today, we celebrate every girl and woman in sport who's daring to challenge stereotypes and inspire change! Read more about Lauren's journey and her thoughts on the transformative power of golf for girls here: https://bit.ly/3EmInaq #WomenInSports #GirlsInSport #InternationalGirlsAndWomenInSportDay #PlayLikeAGirl

"When we walk those fairways, everything that is different about us fades away." - Fred Perpall, President of United States Golf Association (USGA), on golf's unique power to unite communities. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the sport that brings Americans together, one round at a time. 🏌️♂️✨ #BuildingGameChangers #GrowingTheGame #GolfUnites

Your First Tee story doesn't end when you graduate high school – it gets a new chapter. 💚 Visit firstteeconnect.org to join our Alumni Network today! 📱

Last November we announced our 2024 First Tee National Award winners–Coach of the Year, Teacher of the Year, George H.W. Bush Volunteer of the Year and the Tim Finchem Leadership Award. Today you can read about them on the Golf Digest website, and next month in print! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3Edp1EB

Being a champion isn't just about your physical game; it's about your mental game too. 🧠🏆 This #WellnessWednesday 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champ Wyndham Clark shares his game-changing tips for young golfers to stay on top of their mental game.

Nelia Leong is a First Tee Scholar and a junior at University of Florida. As part of our College Scholarship Program, Nelia was paired up with an adult mentor, Jen Weiler, SVP of network relations at First Tee, to help support her through her college experience. “Jen’s mentorship has been one of the most important relationships in my life. We’ve built a strong, trusting bond where I feel comfortable sharing all aspects of my life, knowing she’ll listen and offer support.” As National Mentoring Month comes to a close, we celebrate the impact mentors like Jen have on our our First Tee participants everywhere. Read more on Nelia's story and her tips for building a strong mentor-mentee relationship here: https://bit.ly/4hgTZdW