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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

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“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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“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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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

“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. •