2022 Annual Review

Dear Friends of First Tee - Greater Washington, DC,

On behalf of the board, staff coaches and participants, we’d like to thank you for your dedication and support of our mission and the First Tee-Greater Washington, DC Chapter. The future looks bright and we’re excited to reach new heights in the months and years to come!

Our 2023 programming began with more than 800 participants at 22 locations. Our team of program managers and coaches are dedicated to providing the best life skills and golf learning experience possible for all of our participants across all program locations.

As we reflect on the past season, following are a few highlights:

Ten participants earned the opportunity to attend five National Opportunities as provided by First Tee National Headquarters

Provided the First Tee Life Skills Experience to a record 1,933 participants at 22 program locations in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, MD and Prince George’s County, MD

Impacted 190,000 students through in-school programming at 290 elementary and middle schools

Awarded $50,000 in college scholarship funds to seven deserving participants

First Tee-Greater Washington, DC is fortunate to have several valuable resources including your financial contributions and gifts, generous donations from community members, outstanding program locations, dedicated staff and experienced coaches, committed volunteers, and solid community partnerships.

But what makes us most proud is that, together, we have positively impacted our participants and followed our mission which has led to developing outstanding young people ready to reach their dreams and goals. This collaboration of work throughout the year led to our Chapter being recognized as one of the top First Tee Chapters in our peer group. We look forward to another great year!

Anthony Kavanagh, Board Chairman

Jarrett Morrell, First Vice Chair

Clint Sanchez, Executive Director

OUR MISSION

To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

2022 By the Numbers

First Tee Golf Program

Young people come to weekly classes at 22 golf facilities throughout Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, MD and Prince George's County, MD. While in class they learn character development and basic golf skills.

First Tee School Program

190,000 Students reached

579 PE teachers trained

PE teachers are trained to deliver First Tee character development curriculum during physical education classes. The School Program is delivered in elementary and middle schools throughout our entire territory.

PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS) is a national partner of First Tee and, locally, First Tee-Greater Washington, DC has built a tremendous relationship with both the Fairfax and Rockville store managers and staff. This past year, PGA TOUR Superstore/Fairfax hosted its inaugural First Tee Leadership Series for 12 Chapter participants. This is an empowering six-week program designed to provide teens the opportunity to build relationships with PGATSS leadership, uncover their leadership values and strengths, identify potential careers and develop goals to attain their desired career path. PGATSS Fairfax and Rockville locations also hosted First Tee-Greater Washington, DC winter leagues and conducted an equipment donation drive. In addition, the Chapter received $60,000 in financial grant support from PGATSS.

NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES / SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to these participants for earning First Tee National Opportunities and Scholarships!

First Tee Scholarship Program

Zara Karim

Myles Manor

Iris Xue

Game Changers Academy

Dominique Barksdale

Eugene Choi

Peter Chen

Innovators Forum

Xavier Francois

Whitley Shields

John Deere Academy

Dominique Barksdale

Zara Karim

PGA TOUR SS Leadership Summit

Zara Karim

Joey Nguyen

PURE Insurance Championship

Joey Nguyen

PARENT PERSPECTIVE

"The First Tee coaching staff has helped develop my son’s golf skills preparing him to play Varsity golf at Charles Flowers High School, and become the only freshman boy in Prince George's County to play at the 2023 State Finals, while also maintaining a. 4.1 GPA in the Science & Tech Program. First Tee has taught him to give back by volunteering in community events and has helped cultivate his leadership skills by selecting him to serve on the Junior Advisory Board. He has developed a strong work ethic as a caddie at two prestigious country clubs. With the First Tee developmental path as a guide, Adriathan is a community activist with his own nonprofit serving the community. I am very thankful and appreciative of the programs and opportunities that have been available to him at First TeeGreater Washington, DC."

Connie, First Tee parent, with her son Adriathan

PARTICIPANT PERSPECTIVE

"Because of the First Tee I am unique. I learned to become my own person through the life skills taught to me at First Tee classes. Every single core value helped shape not only my personality but also the person I have become. When I was younger, I struggled with confidence. I found it hard to make friends and fit in with others. I lacked the confidence needed to put myself in uncomfortable situations, which continued for years. However, every single First Tee class I attended helped me gain more of the confidence I was lacking. The classes helped me to put myself out there and be more true to myself."

Christina, First Tee participant

VOLUNTEER

OF THE YEAR / COACH OF THE YEAR

Thank you Jose and John for all you do to serve the Chapter and participants!

2022 Raul Colon Volunteer of the Year

John Ohanian

2022 Nyles Smith Coach of the Year

Jose Gonzalez

"I have enjoyed everything about being a volunteer with First TeeGreater Washington, DC. I love teaching the game and watching the kids grow and improve."

–Volunteer John

"First Tee has been a wonderful organization for our family. My son is a participant, and I have enjoyed becoming a coach and helping other participants learn and enjoy the game as well as our life skills experience curriculum."

–Coach Jose

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Congratulations to our 2022 award and scholarship recipients!

Dave King Scholarship Recipients

Dominique Barksdale

Eugene Choi

Darius Hardie

First Tee Young Professionals Scholarship Recipients

Gerald DeJesus

Dominique Barksdale

Myles Manor

Most Outstanding Participants

Dominique Barksdale

Eugene Choi

Jonathan Wildes Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Gerald DeJesus

Zara Karim

Anthony Palma

Cheryl Fuentes Memorial Scholarship for Perseverance

Anthony Palma

First Tee & First Tee-Greater Wasington, DC awarded more than $50,000 in college scholarships to Chapter participants in 2022!

First Tee-Greater Washington, D.C. was the recipient of a generous gift of $262,500 to help support a new learning center that will be built at Rock Creek Golf Course. Wells Fargo Championship Tournament Director, Gary Sobba, presented a check to Clint Sanchez, Executive Director, First Tee- Greater Washington, DC at a special charity reveal at Rock Creek Golf Course which included a clinic with PGA TOUR Pro Tyson Alexander and the Howard University golf team.

The donation was raised from the 2022 PGA TOUR event staged at TPC Potomac at Avenal Farm last May.

Thank you, Wells Fargo Championship!

2022 OUTSTANDING DONORS

Recognizing Donations of $10,000 or More

Altria

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

American Electric Power

Anthony P. Kavanagh

Amazon Web Services

BDO

Brightspot

Carl M. Freeman Foundation

Comcast NBCUniversal

Congressional Sports for Charity

David King

Forbes Tate

General Dynamics

Harvey Cleary Builders

Robert Henley

The Integrated Companies

Jim Millar

Kroger

Malcolm Marshall

Mauloa Inc.

Michael B. Garner

Mike Sramek

Montgomery County Council

Morris Brown

National Association of Realtors

National Stone Sand & Gravel Assoc.

Sheila and Mike Ryan

Andrew Sachs

Sandy Spring Bank

Jim Bruyette

Somsak Chivavibul

Southern Company

The Home Depot

UPS USGA

Verizon

Walmart

The Wells Fargo Championship

Wes Battle

Next Era Energy

NIKE

Nuclear Energy Institute

PEPCO

PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation, Inc.

PGA TOUR Superstore

PhRMA

POST LLC

RAIC

Stephanie Rivera