2011 More than a Game Magazine

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President George W. Bush Named New Honorary Chair PAGE 1

Outstanding Participant Award PAGE 4

Where are they now?

PAGE 6

Features A Message From The Chief Executive

Wow – what a start to the year! In February we introduced our new honorary chair, President George W. Bush, and announced Annika Sorenstam as our spokesperson for The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits.

I

n addition to these exciting

we continue to expand our capacity and

announcements, there are many

impact through current channels and

successes to celebrate. The

ones yet to be developed. As we grow

accomplishments in Phase III, 2006-

our network at chapters, in schools and

2010, should make everyone involved

through new partnerships, think of the

in this organization proud. Who would

young people who will benefit from

have thought we would impact almost

their involvement in The First Tee.

5 million young people since we began

Research has proven The First Tee’s

some 13 years ago? Our ever-increasing

ability to truly make a difference in

relevance as a youth development

someone’s life, so it is up to us to extend

organization is proven each day as our

our reach so that we continue to be

chapters reach out in major metropolitan

the force for good our society needs.

areas and beyond (we are in 88% of

I thank you all for your engagement

the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical

in our mission to provide young people

Areas (MSAs) in the U.S.); The First Tee

educational programs that build character,

National School Program continues to

instill life-enhancing values and promote

impress even the highest authorities in

healthy choices through the game of golf.

education—superintendents, principals

I am inspired and honored to lead this

and teachers alike; and we are now

organization and hope you are, too.

successfully reaching the children of the United States Armed Forces through our military programs.

Over the next five years (Phase IV, 2011-2015), I can only imagine the heights this organization will reach as

Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.

2 I N S P I RE : Robyn Lorain, The First Tee of Greater Seattle 4 I MPA C T: Outstanding Participant Award 5 I N FLU E N C E : National School Program in West Virginia

Stories

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

Quick hits

10 Region by region look at what’s new around the network 12 New Corporate Suppliers

THE BACK PAGE 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

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.

A

s The First Tee embarks on its

network will have to band together

Honorary Chair, and his father, former

next five years of activities, goals

to learn from each other and share

President George H. W. Bush, who

have been established to thrust

best practices as each person involved

served as Honorary Chair since 1997,

the organization to the next level.

in the program plays an important part.

will move into the role of Honorary

Expanding capacity to reach more young

It was announced that Annika

Chair Emeritus.

people. Extending outreach programs

Sorenstam will be the spokesperson

There is little doubt that engagement

to go “where the kids are.” Focusing on

for The First Tee’s Nine Healthy Habits,

of former presidents and a Hall of Fame

female, ethnically diverse and at-risk

a framework for curriculum to be

golfer will enhance the awareness of

participants, and increasing teenage

embedded into The First Tee’s programs.

The First Tee’s mission. Yet, it will take

retention. Building the donor base and

Developed in partnership with the

a commitment from an even broader

volunteers involved in the program.

ANNIKA Foundation and Florida

range of individuals, corporations

Enhancing curriculum to include Nine

Hospital for Children, the Nine Healthy

and foundations to propel The First

Healthy Habits. All of these goals play

Habits provide a holistic approach

Tee to the next level. The time is now,

an important part in The First Tee’s

to wellness by addressing a young

and The First Tee is ready. For more

overall intention to be a greater force

person’s physical, emotional and social

information on The First Tee’s programs,

for good in society.

well being. The Nine Healthy Habits

partners and progress, visit

Those in attendance at the Network

are: energy, play, safety, vision, mind,

www.thefirsttee.org. •

Meeting discussed many of the

family, friends, school and community.

strategies and tactics that will be

It was also announced that former

critical to meeting these ambitious

President George W. Bush will come

goals over the next five years. The

on board as The First Tee’s new

It’s more than a game.

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Robyn Lorain embodies volunteerism as a

T

he word volunteer is defined

In the past two years, she raised more

specialists with training and hands-on

as a person who willingly

than $161,000 to bring The First Tee

guidance,” said Gordy Graybeal, program

offers himself or herself for a

National School Program to all schools

director for The First Tee of Greater

service or undertaking. The First Tee

in the Kent and Auburn school districts,

Seattle. “As a coach, she is extremely

supporter, Robyn Lorain, personifies

along with funds to provide student

giving of her time and energy and is

this description.

transition opportunities to Meridian

very engaged with the students and

A PGA of America member and

Valley Country Club and scholarships

their successes.”

assistant professional at Meridian

for The First Tee of Greater Seattle’s

Robyn, who has played golf since

Valley Country Club in Kent, Washington,

summer programs.

age five and played competitively since

Robyn is a board member of the Western

“Robyn has been an amazing advocate

age 11, volunteers with the chapter’s

WA PGA Section. She also volunteers

for The First Tee of Greater Seattle. Her

Girls Golf Program and coaches at an

at The First Tee of Greater Seattle as a

efforts have been tremendous in securing

affiliate site on her only day off in the

coach, mentor, National School Program

funds for the National School Program

summer. She is currently enrolled in

advocate and fundraiser.

and in engaging the Districts and PE

The First Tee Coach program and will

“Robyn loves the game of golf, but, more, she loves kids.”

-Shelby Lanting, The First Tee of Greater Seattle 2

mentor, coach, fundraiser and advocate be attending Level III training this

activities at the golf course and around

Robyn was recently honored by

spring at her own expense.

the community, including workshops,

the Pacific Northwest PGA Section

“She has been such a strong voice

career exploration, and cultural and

as the Jr. Golf Leader of the Year

for the kids she works with and the

educational field trips.

and Assistant Golf Professional

kids she will work with in the future.

“It is because of people like Robyn

of the Year. “We are so proud of

Robyn loves the game of golf, but,

that our chapter can have the impact it

Robyn and the way she gives back

more, she loves kids. Her passion for

has on our kids’ lives. She works tirelessly

to our community,” said Greg Manley,

The First Tee is apparent in her life and

to empower the young people of our

head golf professional at Meridian

we are so lucky to have her,” said Shelby

community,” said Kimberly Brown,

Valley Country Club and Western

Lanting, program/volunteer coordinator

assistant director, The First Tee of

WA PGA Section President. “She

for The First Tee of Greater Seattle.

Greater Seattle. “Her love for the game

exemplifies all The First Tee Nine

Through The First Tee Mentor Program,

and The First Tee is tangible and has led

Core Values and represents the PGA

Robyn meets twice a month with a

the way for thousands of kids to discover

Section in such an honorable fashion.

young girl named Sarah for fun group

their own passions and character.”

I wish I could clone her.” •

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Shell Oil Company donates $40,000 for college scholarships

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 Officer

Paul Spano of The First Tee of Metropolitan New York Named Outstanding

P

4

aul Spano believes one person can

He volunteers with the Reading

inspiring the younger members to set

make a difference. “Even though an

Excellence and Discovery (READ)

goals, maintain values and continue

action may initially appear small or

program, where he tutors inner city

striving in golf and life.”

insignificant, its repercussions actually

second graders with below par reading

Finalists Maggie Jones of The

have far-reaching results,” said Spano,

and writing skills. Spano draws from his

First Tee of Northern Nevada and

17, who received a $20,000 college

personal experiences to encourage the

Wesley Riddle of The First Tee of

scholarship as The First Tee Outstanding

children, while reading and playing

Harrisonburg each received $10,000

Participant Award winner at The First

phonics games with them.

scholarships. Jones, 17, got involved

Tee’s Network Meeting in San Antonio.

He teaches children about conserving

at The First Tee at age 12 and was

The awards program, made possible

and protecting the environment at

Eagle-certified earlier this year. In

by Shell Oil Company, honors those

the New York Botanical Gardens and

addition to volunteering as a junior

students whose lives exemplify one or

also volunteers with The First Tee.

coach, she organized a fundraiser

more of The First Tee Nine Core Values,

“Volunteering at The First Tee of

that raised $1,200 for outreach

emphasizing academic achievement,

Metropolitan New York, I have tried

programming. She has served on

leadership skills, community service and

to be a role model of these values for

her chapter’s Student Advisory

chapter involvement.

the younger members. In addition to

Board since its inception in 2007.

Spano, a member of The First Tee

helping them with their game, I

Riddle, a sophomore, is also

Scholars Class of 2011 and a 2010

have tried to demonstrate that the

Eagle-certified and has been in The

Toro Future Leaders Forum participant,

incorporation of values not only

First Tee’s program for eight years. He

has been involved with The First Tee

benefits the individual, but also

volunteered approximately 450 hours

of Metropolitan New York since 2003

society,” said Spano in his essay.

during the 2010 summer season and

at its Mosholu Facility in the Bronx.

“I believe that I am influencing and

has continued to volunteer during the

West Virginia GETS IT! “T Participant Award winner school year, also serving as an 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.” Semifinalists 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

Dr. Steve Paine

he attributes delivered to

For each of the nine months of

children by professional

the school year, a core value of The

educators through the game of

First Tee is reinforced throughout the

golf will have a profoundly positive and

school day in all classes, not just as

everlasting impact in the areas of social

part of physical education. Imagine

skills, academic achievement and personal

the impact on the students learning

development,” wrote West Virginia

about courtesy, judgment and respect

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve

in their math, language arts and

Paine in a letter to parents describing

history classes!

The First Tee National School Program.

“We are extremely honored to have

Paine has committed to rolling out the

Dr. Paine’s support of this fantastic

program across the entire state of West

program,” said Mike Mays, executive

Virginia over the coming years–a significant

director of The First Tee of West

testimony to the program’s growing value

Virginia. “The values it instills in our

to our nation’s educational leaders.

young people and the benefits it

West Virginia Department of

provides to our communities is well

Education, in collaboration with The

documented and is paramount for the

First Tee of West Virginia, implemented

future of our children.

The First Tee National School Program

“We look forward to the support of

in 20 schools to date and has even

teachers, schools and parents across

taken it a step further… using The First

West Virginia to help this program

Tee Nine Core Values as the character

realize its full potential and become a

development platform for their entire

national leader in character education

student body at those schools!

and youth development arenas.” •

Chris Normyle, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem and The First Tee Chief Executive Officer Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. presented the awards. •

[Dr.] Paine has committed to rolling out the program across the entire state of West Virginia 5

Alumni Success Stories

Lasting Impact Preston Schuab was in the 7th grade

San Marcos. Using the confidence he

when first introduced to The First Tee of

learned through The First Tee, Schuab

Greater Austin. Some 10 years later, he

was led to involvement in the university’s

reflects on the impact it has made in his

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)

life, saying, “The coolest thing [about

organization. In his senior year, he

involvement in The First Tee], was learn- co-founded Nu Reach Marketing, Inc., ing to play competitive golf in middle

which developed an iPhone application

school and high school while mentoring

to help local businesses connect with

others along the way, learning life and

area college students. He learned the

leadership skills, having opportunities

importance of giving back, as a

to meet extraordinary people, and

percentage of Nu Reach Marketing,

learning a sport I will enjoy playing

Inc.’s profits are donated back to the

the rest of my life.”

participating SIFE organization.

Preston was a mainstay at The First

Preston recalls a time he learned

Tee’s national events while involved

that giving back was a reward in

in the Austin chapter. He attended the

itself. His decision to donate one

2003 Life Skills Academy in Tennessee;

of his most prized possessions—a

played in The First Tee Open at Pebble

PGA TOUR hat signed by Jack

Beach in 2004 and 2005 (he and

Nicklaus—was validated when The

partner, World Golf Hall of Fame

First Tee of Greater Austin earned

member, Gary Player won $10,000 for

$3,500 from the auction item in 2003.

his chapter in that year’s Coca-Cola

While that satisfaction was reward

Shootout); attended the Life Skills and

enough, the hat made its way back to him

Leadership Academy in 2005; and was

when the donor learned of his sacrifice.

named Scholar of The First Tee in 2006.

“There are so many things that I

Last year, Preston graduated with

have learned through The First Tee

honors from Texas State University–

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, confidence 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 influenced 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!” •

The lessons I have learned through my life skills experience 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.

- Preston Schaub, The First Tee Alumnus 6

Serving the Service Military Affiliate Program Promotes Positive Life Skills

Diandra “Dee” Hilmo

“I realized that this program was teaching my daughter more than golf skills.

It was teaching her life skills .”

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 Affiliate 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.” • 7

Corporate Donor Profile : TORO

It Takes a Village

A

s then-First Lady of the United

with proven life skills education

Over the past four years, high school

States Hillary Rodham Clinton

that will help them build character,

students from nearly 90 different chapters

noted in her New York Times

paving the way for a confident and

of The First Tee have descended on

bestselling book, “It Takes a Village-

successful future.

Walt Disney World Resort for this

And Other Lessons Children Teach Us,”

Because we know it takes a village,

unique three-day leadership experience

children in America today are being

we rely on corporate partners and

that coincides with the PGA TOUR’s

influenced by individuals and groups

donors like The Toro Company to

Children’s Miracle Network Classic.

outside of their families.

support us in the important work of The

Participants have been able to explore

At The First Tee, we believe

First Tee. Toro’s support over the years

a variety of career opportunities

those influences can be positive

has provided many opportunities for our

within and outside the golf industry.

and therefore our mission is to reach

chapter participants including the

In addition to supporting the Future

as many young people as possible

creation of the Future Leaders Forum.

Leaders Forum, Toro each year provides

A couple years ago, golf wasn’t a big part of my life. Then, I became enrolled in The First Tee and my life changed drastically. Until recently, my career was wide open but the Future Leaders Forum has taught me many things. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

- Future Leaders Forum participant Revitalizing a golf course that had been neglected for nearly 3 years with the equipment that was left over for us was virtually impossible. The mowing equipment and work cart that was provided to us by the Toro Giving Program has helped tremendously to improve the golf course and to make [our facility] an enjoyable place to play golf again.

- Randy Stanton, executive director, The First Tee of Rapid City 8

Donor Profile : Len Wilf

The Wilf Family Foundations is Fore The First Tee

“T

here are many great nonprofits 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 first-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 benefiting.”

Len Wilf (left) & Jack Nicklaus

On September 27, 2010 at the Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton,

Course. Three years later, Wilf funded

New York, Leonard Wilf joined the ranks The First Tee National School Program’s $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.” •

of The First Tee’s Trustee program by

implementation at 30 elementary

announcing the Wilf Family Foundations’

schools throughout the country that

$1 million donation to the organization.

serve children of U.S. servicemen and

However, Wilf’s commitment to

women. This enabled Wilf to blend his

The First Tee and the young people it

belief in The First Tee’s mission with his

serves began long before this generous

passion for helping the families of those

contribution. In 2001, the Wilf Family

serving our country.

Foundations made a donation to the

“The commitment made by Len Wilf

Metropolitan Golf Association’s

and the Wilf Family Foundations is of

charitable foundation, one of the

extraordinary importance to The First

founders of The First Tee of Metropolitan

Tee and our expansion efforts,” said Joe

New York. The funding was instrumental

Louis Barrow, Jr., The First Tee’s chief

in the successful launch of The First

executive officer. “They are and will

Tee facility at Moshulu Golf Course.

continue to be a beacon of light that

In 2006, the foundation also provided

shines on our mission to positively

much-needed funding for a junior learning

impact the lives of young people

area at Newark’s Weequahic Golf

through the game of golf.” •

“I commend them on developing and implementing programs from which kids are truly benefiting.”

- Len Wilf 9

Region by Region Highlights

Central Plains Region The First Tee of Metropolitan Oklahoma City

completed its $600,000

practice facility and $1.1 million 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

Midwest Region The First Tee of Cleveland

held

officially opened in March as part of their annual Summer Clinic. More than 50 college men and women from university and colleges in central Oklahoma attended the event. •

its first-ever winter nutrition and fitness 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 fit and eating well, actual cooking sessions in the kitchen and various exercise and movement activities. •

Mountain Region

West Region Kelsey Wo, a Birdie-certified participant

telling them all about The First Tee of

Annie Adachi , a participant at The

with The First Tee of Hawaii, wanted to

Hawaii. She shared with them her

First Tee of Pasadena, was selected to

do something to give back to her chapter.

involvement as a participant and her

have her artwork featured in the 2011

She started a fundraising campaign to

mentoring experience at Hickam AFB every

Northern Trust Open program guide. The

provide scholarships to lower income

Sunday for the past two years. To date

chapter submitted over 15 drawings for

families. Kelsey contacted business CEOs

Kelsy has raised $6,000 dollars and hopes

the contest. Her drawing focused on The

and family friends by sending out a letter

to reach her goal of $10,000 by June.

First Tee Core Value confidence and was converted into an ad for her chapter. •

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Midsouth Region 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. •

SOUTHeast Region

Northeast Region Three Northeast Region chapters

The First Tee of Delaware, The First Members of The First Tee of Brooksville and The First Tee of Tampa Bay

Tee of Philadelphia and The First Tee

participated in a golf and fitness clinic with Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam,

of Raritan Valley, the LPGA Teaching

hosted by St. Leo College and Lake Jovita CC. Each participant was treated to

and Club Professionals members

an afternoon of shot making and motivating words from Annika, and received a

and the Executive Women’s Golf

personalized autographed picture. They also were led through an activity-based

Association members came together

fitness regimen prior to the clinic/exhibition. Her take home message to the

to create a pilot partnership program.

participants was to stay physically fit and active, and to practice perseverance;

The program was designed to forge

one of our core values. •

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. •

Central Atlantic Region 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. • 11

New Corporate Suppliers & Partners

Partners in Giving The First Tee Corporate Partners and Suppliers are fundamental in the continued growth and success of The First Tee. They assist The First Tee home office, 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.

Red Cactus

Fiberbuilt

Tour Sticks

Red Cactus, makers of America’s Sweet

Fiberbuilt Manufacturing, Inc. is The

The First Tee named Innovative Con-

Salsa, has a unique partnership with

First Tee’s official supplier of synthetic

cepts, LLC, a manufacturer of golf train-

The First Tee. As a Corporate Partner,

grass hitting surfaces. Their durable

ing aids, a Corporate Supplier of its Tour

a percentage of its retail sales are

practice mats are designed to replicate

Sticks product to The First Tee network.

donated to The First Tee to support the

the feel of the fairway and provide the

Tour Sticks is a portable, multifunctional

chapter network. Red Cactus joins some

user with a realistic look, ball spin, and

training tool used to improve alignment

of the most notable brands in the food

launch angles. They are found on golf

and overall golf swing.

industry, including Nature Valley and

courses and driving ranges around the

www.toursticks.com

Wheaties, which have partnered with

world.www.fiberbuilt.com/golf

The First Tee in the past. www.redcactus-usa.com

Intento Intento Golf, LLC introduced the “Official 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 12

2nd Swing Golf

CHAMP Spikes

Excel Golf Products

2nd Swing Golf is a supplier of golf

CHAMP Spikes, The World Leader in

Excel Golf Products, Inc. is a Corporate

equipment trade-in services to The First

Sport Cleat Technology, is a new Corpo-

Supplier of The First Tee, providing

Tee. Customers can send pre-swung

rate Partner of The First Tee. CHAMP

chapters with Zero Friction Tees and

clubs to 2nd Swing Golf and choose to

Spikes will donate golf products to The

Distance 312 golf balls designed to

donate the trade-in value of the clubs to

First Tee to support its chapter network.

improve performance.

a designated chapter of The First Tee or

In addition, the company will offer a

www.excelgolfproducts.com

The First Tee home office. Chapters can

20% discount for all CHAMP Spikes and

also trade in donated equipment and

related golf products to chapters.

receive a portion of the value to support

www.champspikes.com

their programs. www.2ndswing.com

Hole in One Challenge

Exsite Golf

2XU

Hole in One Challenge, a marketing and

Exsite Golf is a Corporate Supplier of

2XU, a clothing line by Sports Multiplied,

promotions solution for golf courses to

its Practice/Tee Brush, a club cleaning

LLC, has partnered with The First Tee as

provide a turn-key, hole in one program,

device, to The First Tee. The company

a supplier of High Performance Clothing.

has partnered with The First Tee in an

also created a donation program where

The manufacturer specializes in the

effort to increase charitable donations

purchasers can select products to donate

production and sale of technologically

to The First Tee’s chapters. Hole in

to The First Tee chapter of their choice.

advanced athletic clothing.

One Challenge will encourage their

www.exsitegolf.com

www.2xu.com

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“Meet and Greet” with Paula Creamer in Livermore, California

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o-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

of The First Tee Nine Core Values,

get her off the couch. All she wanted

in attendance, Paula participated in

to helping her win the tournament

to do was watch TV and eat.”

an autograph signing and question and

despite dealing with an injury.

“Paula is a wonderful role model for

answer session, where she discussed

One father expressed his sincere

participants, both boys and girls. She

her role with The First Tee and her

appreciation to Paula for being a role

emulates the Nine Core Values and really

exciting win at the 2010 U.S. Open.

model for his daughter. “Before my

enjoys giving back in such a generous way

She attributed perseverance, one

daughter joined The First Tee, I could not

with her time,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. •

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