ANAHEIM, CA. – July 30, 2014 – The First Tee of Orange County, CA., a non-profit organization formed to impact the young people of Orange County, is pleased to announce it will be holding its second annual First Tee of Orange County Pro-Am Golf Tournament sponsored by Roger Dunn Golf Shops at Tustin Ranch Golf Course on Friday, September 5, 2014.
According to The First Tee of Orange County Vice President Al Morris, “We are proud of our Orange County chapter as it continues to grow and reach the children of the community. This Pro-Am is our major fundraiser and its success will fund many of our upcoming initiatives. We encourage golfers to invite their professional to play with them or visa-versa. There is also a significant purse of $10,000 for the Pros.”
The First Tee of Orange County Pro-Am sponsored by Roger Dunn Golf Shop begins with a shotgun start of 12:00pm. The Professionals will play in a stroke play format with a double bogey maximum on any hole. The format for amateurs will be a scramble. After tournament play, golfers will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, and dinner. The individual amateur entrance fee is $400.00 which includes golf, gift bag, lunch, fully catered dinner and other special on-course and off-course surprises throughout the day. To register, please visit www.firstteeoc.org.
“This event should be memorable as golfers from The First Tee will participate. They will help with tending pins, acting as a fore caddy and more. People who have supported our charity will see the benefits of this program firsthand,” added Morris.
The First Tee of Orange County impacts 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
