Welcome to the Summer edition of our new quarterly First Tee - Massachusetts newsletter! In this summer edition, we are excited to share our U.S. Open experience, congratulate two of our participants who were selected to attend the First Tee Leadership Summit in Montana in August, two new impact stories, our First Tee College Scholarship program winner, and many more great opportunities that have come our way!
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122nd U.S. Open & First Tee Massachusetts
More than 200 First Tee – Massachusetts participants from across the state had amazing experiences at the 122nd U.S. Open, held in June at The Country Club in Brookline. Over 100 families received practice round tickets, dozens of First Tee kids attended the USGA Junior Golf Zone, and 40 participants walked as standard bearers throughout the week as well as several other unique opportunities.
Pack your bags kids, you're going to Montana! First Tee - Massachusetts participants Saidah DaSilva and Kyzar Joshi have been selected to attend the 2022 First Tee Leadership Summit in Montana in August. First Tee, a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf, is partnering with PGA TOUR Superstore to hold their second-annual Leadership Summit at PGA TOUR Superstore Chairman and First Tee Board Member Arthur M. Blank’s West Creek Ranch.
Sunday, June 5th, a total of 50 First Tee - Massachusetts Participants from the Boston - Franklin Park location had the opportunity to travel down to The Links at Mass Golf and play nine holes. This was a great opportunity for some of our participants who have less on course access in the city.
This day was made possible by our partner WHOOP, a wearable technology company based in Boston. Their support of First Tee both at the local and national level is tremendous. With their help, we were able to provide transportation to The Links for many of the kids.
This year, three female First Tee - Massachusetts participants got the opportunity to spend the afternoon playing a round of golf with a few of our dedicated volunteers. This annual event is run by women for women and gives our female First Tee participants a chance to build connections, get more comfortable on the golf course and really build their confidence.
New to First Tee - Massachusetts, The Ranch Golf Club in Southwick kicked off summer programming during the month of July. Summer programs will run through the end of August with Fall sessions beginning in September.
Daniel Sears, long time First Tee - Massachusetts participant and now a coach at the Springfield location has been selected as one of 25 Scholars to join the First Tee College Scholarship Program’s Class of 2022. This is the largest class to date and a significant milestone as the youth development organization celebrates 25 years of helping young people build their strength of character through golf.
10-year-old Kensie Carrol had quite the experience at the U.S. Open, spending an afternoon with Kira Dixon, interviewing Jon Rahm, and learning all about on course reporting. Kensie is a natural in front of the camera and made some life long connections along the way.
"My name is Conor Olsen, I just found out I'm cancer free and I love First Tee - Massachusetts!" During Monday's practice round, young Conor Olsen got walked with Sam Burns, Andrew Novak, Scottie Scheffler and Andrew Beckler. Shortly after the round, he found out he is cancer free.
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