PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT- DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

It was a very special day for our students in the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital program. Our Sponsor of the program, Lou Chiera -Chapter Director, was on hand to distribute shirts and hats to all participants. The Chiera Family Foundation generously sponsors this program, which provides The...

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2016 ANNUAL APPEAL
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

 The end of the year marks a time for giving to our friends and family, but also back to our community.  We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone that has continued to financially support our Chapter.  If you have not yet made a 2016 gift, please consider contributing to our end of the year An...

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OHRSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ELS FOR AUTISM
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Ken Ohrstrom and his family foundation have been fantastic supporters of junior golf in South Florida for many years. The First Tee chapters serving the counties of Miami, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie have all received generous support from The Ohrstrom Family Foundation. The duo of Ken...

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NEW CHAPTER OFFICE LOCATION AT TPC
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Our Chapter office is now located at TPC Eagle Trace golf club located in Coral Springs. The golf course is an Arthur Hills designed championship golf course and former home of The Honda Classic. We will miss our friends and club members at Weston Hills Country Club and greatly appreciate their hosp...

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BROWARD MARATHON GOLF
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Our Chapter recently conducted our first Marathon Golf event hosted at Weston Hills Country Club. Chapter staff and Coaches teed it up to raise money for our mission and programs. Each player raised funds by recruiting donors to pledge a gift based on the number of holes played. Our Marathon Golfers...

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: MISSION UNITED VETERANS
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Our Chapter partners with United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED to deliver a golf program to local Veterans. With the help of Woodlands Country Club and Weston Hills Country Club we offered golf coaching programs, open to veterans, free of charge. PGA Professionals and Chapter Coaches ...

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CHAPTER PARTICIPANT ENJOYS PEBBLE BEACH
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Patrick Fernandez from The First Tee of Phoenix and PGA TOUR Champions professional Michael Allen clinched the Pro-Junior title at the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach with a score of 18 under par. The Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach is a unique Champions Tour event that pai...

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FALL INVITATIONAL A FANTASTIC SUCCESS
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

Sponsors, donors and supporters had a wonderful time at our annual Fall Invitational golf tournament at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, which features a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. “We are extremely thankful to the club’s board, members and staff for hosting our event,̶...

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WIN A NEW HONDA THROUGH BIRDIES FOR CHILDREN
| By Aliya Howard
Categories: News

The Honda Classic’s Birdies for Children program teams up our chapter with the PGA Tour event to raise dollars with a fun chance to win a new Honda automobile! Our chapter benefits from the proceeds, plus we receive a 10% matching contribution courtesy of The Honda Classic. HOW TO DONATE AND G...

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