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MAGAZINE
OutstandingParticipant Award
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Where are they now?
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George W. Bush Named New
Honorary ChairPAGE 1
R E G I O N B Y R E G I O N H I G H L I G H T S I N S I D E
2011 - 2015 strategic plan
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WWWOW – WHAAT A START TOO THE YEAR! In February we announced that Annika Sorenstam will be our spokesperson for The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits and we have a new honorary chair in George W. Bush.
In addition to these exciting
announcements, there are many
successes to celebrate. The
accomplishments in Phase III, 2006-
2010, should make everyone involved
in this organization proud. Who would
have thought we would impact almost
5 million young people since we began
some 13 years ago? Our ever-increasing
relevance as a youth development
organization is proven each day as our
chapters reach out in major metropolitan
areas and beyond (we are in 88% of
the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical
Areas (MSAs) in the U.S.); The First Tee
National School Program continues to
impress even the highest authorities in
education—superintendents, principals
and teachers alike; and we are now
successfully reaching the children of
the United States Armed Forces through
our military programs.
Over the next fi ve years (Phase IV,
2011-2015), I can only imagine the
heights this organization will reach as
we continue to expand our capacity and
impact through current channels and
ones yet to be developed. As we grow
our network at chapters, in schools and
through new partnerships, think of the
young people who will benefi t from
their involvement in The First Tee.
Research has proven The First Tee’s
ability to truly make a difference in
someone’s life, so it is up to us to extend
our reach so that we continue to be
the force for good our society needs.
I thank you all for your engagement
in our mission to provide young people
educational programs that build character,
instill life-enhancing values and promote
healthy choices through the game of golf.
I am inspired and honored to lead this
organization and hope you are, too.
Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.
2 INSPIRE : Robyn Lorain, The First Tee of Greater Seattle
4 IMPACT: Outstanding Participant Award
5 INFLUENCE: National School Program in West Virginia
1 2011-2015 Strategic Plan
6 Alumni (Where are they now?): Preston Schaub
7 Military parent: Diandra “Dee” Hilmo
8 Corporate donor profile: Toro
9 Donor profile: Len Wilf
10 Region by region look at what’s new around the network
12 New Corporate Suppliers
14 Meet and Greet with Paula Creamer
ON THE COVER: Pictured from left to right,Sara Kuse, The First Tee of Greater Chicago; Sterling Tran, The First Tee of Augusta; Lauren Harrett, The First Tee of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky; Wesley Riddle, The First Tee of Harrisonburg; Maggie Jones, The First Tee of Northern Nevada; President George W. Bush, Kamio Espindola, The First Tee of Phoenix; Paul Spano, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York; Kai Jones, The First Tee of Tulsa
As The First Tee embarks on its
next fi ve years of activities, goals
have been established to thrust
the organization to the next level.
Expanding capacity to reach more young
people. Extending outreach programs
to go “where the kids are.” Focusing on
female, ethnically diverse and at-risk
participants, and increasing teenage
retention. Building the donor base and
volunteers involved in the program.
Enhancing the curriculum to include
Nine Healthy Habits. All of these goals
play an important part in The First
Tee’s overall intention to be a greater
force for good in society.
Those in attendance at the Network
Meeting discussed many of the
strategies and tactics that will be
critical to meeting these ambitious
goals over the next five years. The
network will have to band together
to learn from each other and share
best practices as each person involved
in the program plays an important part.
It was announced that Annika
Sorenstam will be the spokesperson
for The First Tee’s Nine Healthy Habits,
a framework for curriculum to be
embedded into The First Tee’s programs.
Developed in partnership with the
ANNIKA Foundation and Florida
Hospital for Children, the Nine Healthy
Habits provide a holistic approach
to wellness by addressing a young
person’s physical, emotional and social
well being. The Nine Healthy Habits
are: energy, play, safety, vision, mind,
family, friends, school and community.
It was also announced that former
President George W. Bush will come
on board as The First Tee’s new
Honorary Chair, and his father, former
President George H. W. Bush, who
served as Honorary Chair since 1997,
will move into the role of Honorary
Chair Emeritus.
There is little doubt that engagement
of former presidents and a Hall of Fame
golfer will enhance the awareness of
The First Tee’s mission. Yet, it will take
a commitment from an even broader
range of individuals, corporations
and foundations to propel The First
Tee to the next level. The time is now,
and The First Tee is ready. For more
information on The First Tee’s programs,
partners and progress, visit
www.thefi rsttee.org. •
The First Tee Phase IV, 2011-2015
IMPACT. INFLUENCE. INSPIRE. These words
marked the theme for The First Tee’s biennial
Network Meeting held Feb. 17-19 in San Antonio,
Texas. The words were designed both to excite and
incite The First Tee network at a very critical time
in the organization’s history.
It’s more than a game.
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The word volunteer is defined
as a person who willingly
offers himself or herself for a
service or undertaking. The First Tee
supporter, Robyn Lorain, personifies
this description.
A PGA of America member and
assistant professional at Meridian
Valley Country Club in Kent, Washington,
Robyn is a board member of the Western
WA PGA Section. She also volunteers
at The First Tee of Greater Seattle as a
coach, mentor, National School Program
advocate and fundraiser.
In the past two years, she raised more
than $161,000 to bring The First Tee
National School Program to all schools
in the Kent and Auburn school districts,
along with funds to provide student
transition opportunities to Meridian
Valley Country Club and scholarships
for The First Tee of Greater Seattle’s
summer programs.
“Robyn has been an amazing advocate
for The First Tee of Greater Seattle. Her
efforts have been tremendous in securing
funds for the National School Program
and in engaging the Districts and PE
specialists with training and hands-on
guidance,” said Gordy Graybeal, program
director for The First Tee of Greater
Seattle. “As a coach, she is extremely
giving of her time and energy and is
very engaged with the students and
their successes.”
Robyn, who has played golf since
age fi ve and played competitively since
age 11, volunteers with the chapter’s
Girls Golf Program and coaches at an
affi liate site on her only day off in the
summer. She is currently enrolled in
The First Tee Coach program and will
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“Robyn loves the game of golf, but, more, she loves kids.”
-Shelby Lanting, The First Tee of Greater Seattle
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be attending Level III training this
spring at her own expense.
“She has been such a strong voice
for the kids she works with and the
kids she will work with in the future.
Robyn loves the game of golf, but,
more, she loves kids. Her passion for
The First Tee is apparent in her life and
we are so lucky to have her,” said Shelby
Lanting, program/volunteer coordinator
for The First Tee of Greater Seattle.
Through The First Tee Mentor Program,
Robyn meets twice a month with a
young girl named Sarah for fun group
activities at the golf course and around
the community, including workshops,
career exploration, and cultural and
educational fi eld trips.
“It is because of people like Robyn
that our chapter can have the impact it
has on our kids’ lives. She works tirelessly
to empower the young people of our
community,” said Kimberly Brown,
assistant director, The First Tee of
Greater Seattle. “Her love for the game
and The First Tee is tangible and has led
the way for thousands of kids to discover
their own passions and character.”
Robyn was recently honored by the
Pacifi c Northwest PGA Section and the
Western WA PGA Section as the Jr.
Golf Leader of the Year and Assistant
Golf Professional of the Year. “We are
so proud of Robyn and the way she
gives back to our community,” said
Greg Manley, head golf professional
at Meridian Valley Country Club and
Western WA PGA Section President.
“She exemplifies all The First Tee
Nine Core Values and represents the
PGA Section in such an honorable
fashion. I wish I could clone her.” •
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Chris Normyle, Shell Oil Company; Paul Spano, The First Tee of Metropolitan New York; Tim Finchem, PGA TOUR Commissioner; Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., The First Tee Chief Executive Offi cer
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Paul Spano believes one person can
make a difference. “Even though an
action may initially appear small or
insignifi cant, its repercussions actually
have far-reaching results,” said Spano,
17, who received a $20,000 college
scholarship as The First Tee Outstanding
Participant Award winner at The First
Tee’s Network Meeting in San Antonio.
The awards program honors those
students whose lives exemplify one or
more of The First Tee Nine Core Values,
emphasizing academic achievement,
leadership skills, community service
and chapter involvement.
Spano, a member of The First Tee
Scholars Class of 2011 and a 2010
Toro Future Leaders Forum participant,
has been involved with The First Tee
of Metropolitan New York since 2003
at its Mosholu Facility in the Bronx.
He volunteers with the Reading
Excellence and Discovery (READ)
program, where he tutors inner city
second graders with below par reading
and writing skills. Spano draws from his
personal experiences to encourage the
children, while reading and playing
phonics games with them.
He teaches children about conserving
and protecting the environment at
the New York Botanical Gardens and
also volunteers with The First Tee.
“Volunteering at The First Tee of
Metropolitan New York, I have tried
to be a role model of these values for
the younger members. In addition to
helping them with their game, I
have tried to demonstrate that the
incorporation of values not only
benefi ts the individual, but also
society,” said Spano in his essay.
“I believe that I am infl uencing and
inspiring the younger members to set
goals, maintain values and continue
striving in golf and life.”
Finalists Maggie Jones of The
First Tee of Northern Nevada and
Wesley Riddle of The First Tee of
Harrisonburg each received $10,000
scholarships. Jones, 17, got involved
at The First Tee at age 12 and was
Eagle-certified earlier this year. In
addition to volunteering as a junior
coach, she organized a fundraiser
that raised $1,200 for outreach
programming. She has served on
her chapter’s Student Advisory
Board since its inception in 2007.
Riddle, a sophomore, is also
Eagle-certifi ed and has been in The
First Tee’s program for eight years. He
volunteered approximately 450 hours
during the 2010 summer season and
has continued to volunteer during the
school year, also serving as an
Paul Spano of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York Named Outstanding Participant Award winner at Network Meeting in San Antonio
“The incorporation of values not only benefits the individual, but also society.”
“The attributes delivered to
children by professional
educators through the game of
golf will have a profoundly positive and
everlasting impact in the areas of social
skills, academic achievement and personal
development,” wrote West Virginia
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve
Paine in a letter to parents describing
The First Tee National School Program.
Paine has committed to rolling out the
program across the entire state of West
Virginia over the coming years–a signifi cant
testimony to the program’s growing value
to our nation’s educational leaders.
West Virginia Department of
Education, in collaboration with The
First Tee of West Virginia, implemented
The First Tee National School Program
in 20 schools to date and has even
taken it a step further… using The First
Tee Nine Core Values as the character
development platform for their entire
student body at those schools!
For each of the nine months of
the school year, a core value of The
First Tee is reinforced throughout the
school day in all classes, not just as
part of physical education. Imagine
the impact on the students learning
about courtesy, judgment and respect
in their math, language arts and
history classes!
“We are extremely honored to have
Dr. Paine’s support of this fantastic
program,” said Mike Mays, executive
director of The First Tee of West
Virginia. “The values it instills in our
young people and the benefi ts it
provides to our communities is well
documented and is paramount for the
future of our children.
We look forward to the support of
teachers, schools and parents across
West Virginia to help this program
realize its full potential and become a
national leader in character education
and youth development arenas.” •
WEST VIRGINIA GETS IT!
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assistant coach. “Wes is everything
we at The First Tee of Harrisonburg
teach. He embodies The First Tee
mission in everything he does, whether
it’s school, volunteering or having fun,”
said program director Matthew Mann.
“I wish every chapter had a Wes.”
Semifi nalists Kamio Espindola, The
First Tee of Phoenix; Lauren Harrett,
The First Tee of Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky; Kai Jones, The First Tee
of Tulsa; Sara Kuse, The First Tee of
Greater Chicago; and Sterling Tran,
The First Tee of Augusta, each won
$1,000 scholarships (see cover story).
Shell Oil Company representative
Chris Normyle, PGA TOUR Commissioner
Tim Finchem and The First Tee Chief
Executive Offi cer Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.
presented the awards. •
“The incorporation of values not only benefits the individual, but also society.”
Dr. Paine has committed to rolling out the program across the entire state of West Virginia
Dr. Steve Paine
PRESTON SCHUAB was in the 7th grade
when fi rst introduced to The First Tee of
Greater Austin. Some 10 years later, he
refl ects on the impact it has made in his
life, saying, “The coolest thing [about
involvement in The First Tee], was learn-
ing to play competitive golf in middle
school and high school while mentoring
others along the way, learning life and
leadership skills, having opportunities
to meet extraordinary people, and
learning a sport I will enjoy playing
the rest of my life.”
Preston was a mainstay at The First
Tee’s national events while involved
in the Austin chapter. He attended the
2003 Life Skills Academy in Tennessee;
played in The First Tee Open at Pebble
Beach in 2004 and 2005 (he and
partner, World Golf Hall of Fame
member, Gary Player won $10,000 for
his chapter in that year’s Coca-Cola
Shootout); attended the Life Skills and
Leadership Academy in 2005; and was
named Scholar of The First Tee in 2006.
Last year, Preston graduated with
honors from Texas State University–
San Marcos. Using the confi dence he
learned through The First Tee, Schuab
was led to involvement in the university’s
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
organization. In his senior year, he
co-founded Nu Reach Marketing, Inc.,
which developed an iPhone application
to help local businesses connect with
area college students. He learned the
importance of giving back, as a
percentage of Nu Reach Marketing,
Inc.’s profi ts are donated back to the
participating SIFE organization.
Preston recalls a time he learned
that giving back was a reward in
itself. His decision to donate one
of his most prized possessions—a
PGA TOUR hat signed by Jack
Nicklaus—was validated when The
First Tee of Greater Austin earned
$3,500 from the auction item in 2003.
While that satisfaction was reward
enough, the hat made its way back to him
when the donor learned of his sacrifi ce.
“There are so many things that I
have learned through The First Tee
that I have applied to my life now
and throughout the past 10 years,”
Preston said. “Setting goals, having
a positive attitude, decision making,
taking initiative, leadership, confi dence
in my abilities and social skills all
prepared me for college and the
business world I’m in today. My
decision to pursue a career in business
and marketing was infl uenced by The
First Tee through the opportunities
I had to meet, work and learn from
business leaders and entrepreneurs.
I can honestly say I have found my
passion, thanks to The First Tee!” •
Alumni Success Stories
Lasting Impact
with The First Tee have inspired me to be a better person, “give back,” live by the nine core values in everyday life, and to always do the right thing for the right reasons.
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- Preston Schaub, The First Tee Alumnus
I n 2009, The First Tee began offering character education and life skills training to children of military personnel
stationed at U.S. military installations through a partnership program with the Department of Defense. It currently offers The First Tee programs at 100 domestic and 20 overseas installations. The First Tee is also offering free programs to the children of National Guardsmen and Reservists at its chapters in the U.S. The Military Affi liate Program was launched on June 30, 2010 on overseas U.S. bases in Cuba, Germany, Guam, Italy, Japan, Puerto Rico, South Korea and Spain. The First Tee trained Morale, Welfare and Recreation personnel to implement the program on installations.
By that same date, the program was launched on an additional 50 domestic installations, bringing the domestic total to 100. Military parent Diandra “Dee” Hilmo spoke about the impact the program has had on her daughter’s life during the opening session of The First Tee’s Network Meeting. Her daughter, Kianna, participated in the school program as well as the summer program at The First Tee of Nashville at Cole Park golf course. Hilmo is the wife of Army Sergeant Sterling Hilmo, First Class / E-7 in Charlie Company 1-101 Aviation Regiment. “Kianna began talking about things like college and golf, dad and golf, even family and golf, and I realized that this
program was teaching my daughter more than golf skills. It was teaching her life skills. It was reinforcing the ideal of being a good person now and, like golf, building on that foundation and improving in the future. And that mentality is something I think we can all agree the world can never have enough of,” Hilmo said. “My hope is that the future of The First Tee program includes a permanent home at Fort Campbell and other military posts across the nation. The program is a great way for kids to learn skills that are lasting. It encourages personal growth and family togetherness which is extremely important to kids who are looking to connect with an
often deployed parent.” •
Mil i tary
Affi l iate
Program
Promotes
Posit ive
Life Skil ls
“I realized that this program was teaching my daughter more than golf skills.
It was teaching her life skills.”
Serving the Service
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Diandra “Dee” Hilmo
Corporate Donor Profi le : TORO
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s then-First Lady of the United
States Hillary Rodham Clinton
noted in her New York Times
bestselling book, “It Takes a Village-
And Other Lessons Children Teach Us,”
children in America today are being
infl uenced by individuals and groups
outside of their families.
At The First Tee, we believe
those influences can be positive
and therefore our mission is to reach
as many young people as possible
with proven life skills education
that will help them build character,
paving the way for a confi dent and
successful future.
Because we know it takes a village,
we rely on corporate partners and
donors like The Toro Company to
support us in the important work of The
First Tee. Toro’s support over the years
has provided many opportunities for our
chapter participants including the
creation of the Future Leaders Forum.
Over the past four years, high school
students from nearly 90 different chapters
of The First Tee have descended on
Walt Disney World Resort for this
unique three-day leadership experience
that coincides with the PGA TOUR’s
Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Participants have been able to explore
a variety of career opportunities
within and outside the golf industry.
In addition to supporting the Future
Leaders Forum, Toro each year provides
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- Randy Stanton, executive director, - Randy Stanton, executive director, The First Tee of Rapid CityThe First Tee of Rapid City
“There are many great nonprofi ts
doing really good work, but
there was something about
The First Tee that caught my attention,”
said Len Wilf. “When I became more
familiar with the organization, I saw
and heard fi rst-hand the impact they
were having everywhere—on golf
courses, in schools and in reaching
children of our Armed Forces. I commend
them on developing and implementing
programs from which kids are truly
benefi ting.”
On September 27, 2010 at the
Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton,
New York, Leonard Wilf joined the ranks
of The First Tee’s Trustee program by
announcing the Wilf Family Foundations’
$1 million donation to the organization.
However, Wilf’s commitment to
The First Tee and the young people it
serves began long before this generous
contribution. In 2001, the Wilf Family
Foundations made a donation to the
Metropolitan Golf Association’s
charitable foundation, one of the
founders of The First Tee of Metropolitan
New York. The funding was instrumental
in the successful launch of The First
Tee facility at Moshulu Golf Course.
In 2006, the foundation also provided
much-needed funding for a junior learning
area at Newark’s Weequahic Golf
Course. Three years later, Wilf funded
The First Tee National School Program’s
implementation at 30 elementary
schools throughout the country that
serve children of U.S. servicemen and
women. This enabled Wilf to blend his
belief in The First Tee’s mission with his
passion for helping the families of those
serving our country.
“The commitment made by Len Wilf
and the Wilf Family Foundations is of
extraordinary importance to The First
Tee and our expansion efforts,” said Joe
Louis Barrow, Jr., The First Tee’s chief
executive officer. “They are and will
continue to be a beacon of light that
shines on our mission to positively
impact the lives of young people
through the game of golf.” •
Donor Profi le : Len Wilf
The Wilf Family Foundations is Fore The First Tee
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Len Wilf (left) & Jack Nicklaus
$20,000 in pre-owned golf course
maintenance equipment to deserving
chapters of The First Tee. Through
the ongoing supplier partnership they
also provide a generous discount on
equipment and irrigation solutions
to golf facilities of The First Tee.
In total, Toro has contributed more than
$3.5 million to The First Tee since 2004.
We’re glad they’re part of our
“village.” •
“I commend them on developing and implementing programs from which kids are truly benefiting.”
- Len Wilf
THE FIRST TEE OF CLEVELAND held
its fi rst-ever winter nutrition and fi tness
course called “Fit to a Tee.” Exploring
healthy eating and exercise habits,
players spent eight weeks learning how
to select and prepare healthy meals,
as well as creative ways to increase
daily movement and get more exercise.
Sessions included discussions about
The First Tee Nine Core Values and Life
Skills related to staying fi t and eating
well, actual cooking sessions in the
kitchen and various exercise and
movement activities. •
THE FIRST TEE OF METROPOLITAN OKLAHOMA CITY completed its new practice
facility and The First Tee Learning Center. The facility includes a 40-bay driving
range, par-three course, 12,000 square foot putting green, and short game
station. The 5,100 square foot learning center, equipped with three classrooms,
a sitting room for parents, and large storage room were offi cially opened in
March as part of their annual Summer Clinic. •
Region by Region Highlights
KELSEY WO, a Birdie-certifi ed participant
with The First Tee of Hawaii, wanted to
do something to give back to her chapter.
She started a fundraising campaign to
provide scholarships to lower income
families. Kelsey contacted business CEOs
and family friends by sending out a letter
telling them all about The First Tee of
Hawaii. She shared with them her
involvement as a participant and her
mentoring experience at Hickam AFB every
Sunday for the past two years. To date
Kelsy has raised $6,000 dollars and hopes
to reach her goal of $10,000 by June.
ANNIE ADACHI, a participant at The
First Tee of Pasadena, was selected to
have her artwork featured in the 2011
Northern Trust Open program guide. The
chapter submitted over 15 drawings for
the contest. Her drawing focused on The
First Tee Core Value confi dence and was
converted into an ad for her chapter. •
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THREE NORTHEAST REGION CHAPTERS
The First Tee of Delaware, The First
Tee of Philadelphia and The First Tee
of Raritan Valley, the LPGA Teaching
and Club Professionals members
and the Executive Women’s Golf
Association members came together
to create a pilot partnership program.
The program was designed to forge
a stronger partnership between local
LPGA T&CP and EWGA members.
Each event provided a fun-filled
day of camaraderie amongst peers,
opportunities to meet adult female
role models and encouragement for
participants to bring a friend along
to share the experience.
In 2011, the Northeast Region
plans to grow the number of chapters
participating and encourage LPGA
T&CP and EWGA members to increase
their level of involvement. •
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST TEE OF BROOKSVILLE AND THE FIRST TEE OF TAMPA BAY
participated in a golf and fi tness clinic with Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam,
hosted by St. Leo College and Lake Jovita CC. Each participant was treated to
an afternoon of shot making and motivating words from Annika, and received a
personalized autographed picture. They also were led through an activity-based
fitness regimen prior to the clinic/exhibition. Her take home message to the
participants was to stay physically fi t and active, and to practice perseverance;
one of our core values. •
THE FIRST TEE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS created a Mobile Teaching Unit,
which would allow the chapter to “go where the kids are.” Coca-Cola stepped forward
with the investment necessary to fund the unit. The Mobile Teaching Unit will visit
schools participating in the National School Program during the school year and Boys &
Girls Clubs and recreation programs in the summer months. The Unit will be equipped
with range mats, golf clubs, “almost golf” balls, and two portable putting greens. •
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EXPANSION OF THE FIRST TEE OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY (TFTBC) is
underway! By 2012, TFTBC will be home to the North Carolina Life
Skills and Leadership Academy (NCLSLA). This residential facility is
the culmination of tremendous vision and support from community
members, including volunteers, area businesses, and civic organizations.
NCLSLA will increase TFTBC’s capacity to reach and positively impact
more youth, both in the local community and nationwide. •
RRRREEEEDDDD CCCCAAAACCCCTTTTUUUUSSSSRed Cactus, makers of America’s Sweet
Salsa, has a unique partnership with
The First Tee. As a Corporate Partner,
a percentage of its retail sales are
donated to The First Tee to support the
chapter network. Red Cactus joins some
of the most notable brands in the food
industry, including Nature Valley and
Wheaties, which have partnered with
The First Tee in the past.
www.redcactus-usa.com
FFFFIIIIBBBBEEEERRRRBBBBUUUUIIIILLLLTTTTFiberbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. is The
First Tee’s offi cial supplier of synthetic
grass hitting surfaces. Their durable
practice mats are designed to replicate
the feel of the fairway and provide the
user with a realistic look, ball spin, and
launch angles. They are found on golf
courses and driving ranges around the
world. www.fi berbuilt.com/golf
TTTTOOOOUUUURRRR SSSSTTTTIIIICCCCKKKKSSSSThe First Tee named Innovative Con-
cepts, LLC, a manufacturer of golf train-
ing aids, a Corporate Supplier of its Tour
Sticks product to The First Tee network.
Tour Sticks is a portable, multifunctional
training tool used to improve alignment
and overall golf swing.
www.toursticks.com
IIIINNNNTTTTEEEENNNNTTTTOOOOIntento Golf, LLC introduced the “Offi cial Golf Towel of The First Tee.” The golf
swing training towel is endorsed by world-renowned golf instructor and coach,
David Leadbetter, and is designed to serve as a practice and training aid for
beginner to advanced players. www.intentogolf.com
New Corporate Suppliers & Partners
Partners in GivingThe First Tee Corporate Partners and Suppliers are fundamental in the continued
growth and success of The First Tee. They assist The First Tee home offi ce, as well
as chapters nationwide, in promotional efforts which can ultimately lead to an
increase in funding and awareness. The First Tee is honored to recognize the
following Corporate Partners and Suppliers who have recently joined us in our efforts.
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CCCCHHHHAAAAMMMMPPPP SSSSPPPPIIIIKKKKEEEESSSSCHAMP Spikes, The World Leader in
Sport Cleat Technology, is a Corporate
Partner of The First Tee. CHAMP Spikes
will donate golf products to The First
Tee to support its chapter network. In
addition, the company will offer a 20%
discount for all CHAMP Spikes and
related golf products to chapters.
www.champspikes.com
EEEEXXXXCCCCEEEELLLL GGGGOOOOLLLLFFFF PPPPRRRROOOODDDDUUUUCCCCTTTTSSSSExcel Golf Products, Inc. is a Corporate
Supplier of The First Tee, providing
chapters with Zero Friction Tees and
Distance 312 golf balls designed to
improve performance.
www.excelgolfproducts.com
2222NNNNDDDD SSSSWWWWIIIINNNNGGGG GGGGOOOOLLLLFFFF2nd Swing Golf is a supplier of golf
equipment trade-in services to The First
Tee. Customers can send pre-swung
clubs to 2nd Swing Golf and choose to
donate the trade-in value of the clubs to
a designated chapter of The First Tee or
The First Tee home offi ce. Chapters can
also trade in donated equipment and
receive a portion of the value to support
their programs.
www.2ndswing.com
HHHHOOOOLLLLEEEE IIIINNNN OOOONNNNEEEE CCCCHHHHAAAALLLLLLLLEEEENNNNGGGGEEEEHole in One Challenge, a marketing and
promotions solution for golf courses to
provide a turn-key, hole in one program,
has partnered with The First Tee in an
effort to increase charitable donations
to The First Tee’s chapters. Hole in
One Challenge will encourage their
clients (golf courses) to involve area
chapters of The First Tee as the recipient
charity for their hole in one programs.
www.holeinonechallenge.com
EEEEXXXXSSSSIIIITTTTEEEE GGGGOOOOLLLLFFFFExsite Golf is a Corporate Supplier of
its Practice/Tee Brush, a club cleaning
device, to The First Tee. The company
also created a donation program where
purchasers can select products to donate
to The First Tee chapter of their choice.
www.exsitegolf.com
2222XXXXUUUU2XU, a clothing line by Sports Multiplied,
LLC, has partnered with The First Tee as
a supplier of High Performance Clothing.
The manufacturer specializes in the
production and sale of technologically
advanced athletic clothing.
www.2xu.com
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“Meet and Greet” with Paula Creamer in Livermore, California
Co-chair of The First Tee Young
Ambassadors Council, Paula
Creamer, recently attended
an event supporting The First Tee
Northern California chapters -
Contra Costa, Modesto, Oakland,
San Francisco, San Jose and Paula’s
home town Pleasanton (The First Tee
of Tri-Valley).
Inspiring many of the young girls
in attendance, Paula participated in
an autograph signing and question and
answer session, where she discussed
her role with The First Tee and her
exciting win at the 2010 U.S. Open.
She attributed perseverance, one
of The First Tee Nine Core Values,
to helping her win the tournament
despite dealing with an injury.
One father expressed his sincere
appreciation to Paula for being a role
model for his daughter. “Before my
daughter joined The First Tee, I could not
get her off the couch. All she wanted
to do was watch TV and eat.”
“Paula is a wonderful role model for
participants, both boys and girls. She
emulates the Nine Core Values and really
enjoys giving back in such a generous way
with her time,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. •
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