FIRST TEE’S 9 CORE VALUES
GOOD GOLFERS, BETTER PEOPLE First Tee comes to the University of Maryland Golf Course A national program using the platform of golf to build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices, First Tee impacted the lives of 71 young people aged 7-15 in its inaugural year at the University of Maryland Golf Course. The nine core values of the program are incorporated into each lesson. Gabriella Miller, Coordinator for Junior Player Development and Memberships, says, “They’re not all going to play golf professionally and win tournaments when they grow up. They might not even continue to play golf at all as they grow older, even though we hope they do. But they will all walk away from the program knowing how to treat themselves, others, and their surroundings with respect and how to be responsible for themselves and their belongings. They will walk away from the program knowing that acting with integrity, displaying sportsmanship, and persevering through obstacles is more important than winning.”
HONESTY INTEGRITY SPORTSMANSHIP PERSEVERANCE RESPECT COURTESY RESPONSIBILITY CONFIDENCE JUDGEMENT
Zoe Torres, nine, and her dad, Shandon Torres, participate in First Tee together for some quality dad and daughter time. Recently moving from a rural town, they were excited by all the opportunities this area offers for kids to be active. Shandon says, “Coach Gabby and coach Mathew are amazing instructors. Zoe now golfs three to four times a week and loves it. I’m sure it’s because of the fun she has when she’s at First Tee.” For Zoe, First Tee has helped her make friends in her new home who also enjoy the game of golf.
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