ANAHEIM, CA. – July 30, 2013 – The First Tee of Orange County, CA., a non-profit organization formed to impact the young people of Orange County, proudly announces that its recently approved chapter will host its inaugural Pro-Am Golf Tournament sponsored by Roger Dunn Golf Shops on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Course.
According to The First Tee of Orange County Vice President Al Morris, “This is going to be a fun but competitive event. Professionals will play for a $10,000 purse and amateurs will compete for remarkable prizes — valued at over $100,000.”
PGA Professionals and their foursome of amateurs will play in a Shamble format with a shotgun start of 12:00pm. After tournament play, golfers will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, followed by dinner and live auction. The individual entrance fee is $275.00 which includes golf, gift bag, lunch, fully catered dinner and other special on-course and off-course surprises throughout the day. Please visit www.firstteeoc.org to register for The First Tee of Orange County Inaugural Golf Tournament.
“One event is a putting contest for $10,000. This should create some excitement and raise money at the same time. We also have two luxury cars for any golfer who gets a hole in one on the designated holes,” added Morris.
In addition to Roger Dunn Golf Shops sponsoring The First Tee of Orange County inaugural
Pro-Am these generous sponsors are contributing to the event; TaylorMade Golf, adidas, Callaway Golf, Titleist, Nike, Cobra-Puma Golf, Cleveland/Srixon, FOURTEEN GOLF, STX Golf, Ping, OC Register-Churm Media, ProActive Sports, Bridgestone, Global Tour Sports, and more.
“Roger Dunn Golf Shops are thrilled to be the title sponsor of The First Tee of Orange County Pro-Am. The organization is great for the community and great for the game of golf. There is still time to sponsor the event at any level. We encourage you to visit The First Tee of Orange County website www.thefirstteeoc.org to see how you can help contribute,” added Morris.
The First Tee of Orange County will impact the young people in the Orange County community through its life skills education and character training. Each of these participants will be introduced to the lifelong sport of golf while learning skills such as goal-setting, managing emotions and resolving conflicts.
The program emphasizes Nine Core Values™ (confidence, responsibility, respect, honesty, judgment, perseverance, sportsmanship, integrity, and courtesy) at every level of instruction
About the First Tee:
The First Tee www.thefirsttee.org a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
The home office is at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in elementary schools, at other youth-serving locations and military installations.
Since its inception in 1987, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 7.6 million young people in all 50 United States and four international locations. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation and its Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA Tour and the USGA. Shell Oil is The First Tee’s Founding Corporate Partner and Johnson & Johnson it’s Legacy Partner. Former President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair.
About the First Tee of Orange County, CA.:
The First Tee of Orange County is a newly founded chapter centrally located in Anaheim, CA. at the Islands Golf Center 14893 E. Ball Road. The First Tee of Orange County is guided by Program Director Teal Guion who was instrumental in the launch of The First Tee of Coachella Valley, CA. Its purpose is to establish public and private partnerships that contribute to the well-being of the community. The First Tee of Orange County will teach the life skills and Nine Core Values™ to youth participating in the Life Skills Experience. For more information on The First Tee of Orange County please visit the chapter’s website at www.firstteeoc.org.
Contact:
Vanessa Price – 714-544-6515
Tracy Nackel – 760-420-1602
