ANAHEIM, CA. – September 4, 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 that its second annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament sponsored by Roger Dunn Golf Shops has secured three Presenting Sponsorships as well as a host of Supporting, Corporate, Executive, Hole and Hole-in-One Sponsors.
These premium golf equipment companies TaylorMade Adidas Golf and Callaway / Odyssey and Nike Golf have generously committed to The First Tee of Orange County Pro-Am as Presenting Sponsors. With combined donations totaling over $30,000, the three generous Presenting Sponsorships have provided such great potential for a worthy cause. According to The First Tee of Orange County Vice President Al Morris, “We are grateful that these golf industry giants are supporting our Pro-Am. Not only do we appreciate their donations but these brands, add credibility to the golf tournament.”
In addition to TaylorMade Adidas Golf, Callaway / Odyssey and Nike Golf, several other notable golf companies are contributing to the event as Supporting Sponsors: Bridgestone Golf, Cleveland Golf / Srixon, Cobra / Puma, and Ping. Corporate America is also contributing to the Pro-Am as Supporting Sponsors, they include; Aetna Behavioral Heath, EnerSys, and First American Title.
The First Tee of Orange County has also received donations from Club Car, Footjoy and Global Tour Golf for the event. Ogio, Pro-Active Sports, The Rule Group, Trend Offset Printing Services and Titleist also made notable contributions as Corporate Sponsors.
Continuing, we are pleased to announce that American Grandstand Seating Company, Bristol Family Dental Center, Globalview Advisors, HKA Inc. Marketing Communications, R.F. Dickson, Snell & Winter and White, Nelson, Diehl Evans all donated as Executive Sponsors.
In addition, The First Tee of Orange County has been overwelemed with the thoughtfulness of the companies and individuals contributing to the Hole Sponsor category. Of the Hole Sponsors, special note is to be made of Bob Baderian, California Bank & Trust, California Golf News, Capata & Associates, Championship Golf Services, Coca-Cola, Esquire Deposition Solutions, Fit Fix Studio, Golf Tournament Specialists, Greg & Jeanne Baird, Hardin Hyundai, Hein and Associates, Interior Office Solutions, Mike & Robin Uptegraff, Rutan & Tucker, SCGA Youth On Course, Strada Capital, Tim & Rosalind Casey, TMC Financing, Transamerican Escrow, True North Research, Tustin Toyota, Union Bank, Voit Real Estate Services, and Wood Guttman & Bogart for their contributions.
Further, a special thanks would like to be given to the Hole-in-One Sponsors for the custom golf cart and car prizes. The Hole-in-One Sponsors include Cart Mart, Commonwealth VW, Renick Cadilllac, and Shelly BMW.
The First Tee of Orange County Pro-Am, sponsored by Roger Dunn Golf Shop, will be held at Tustin Ranch Golf Course on Friday, September 5, 2014. It 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- and off-course surprises throughout the day. To register, please visit www.firstteeoc.org.
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 is 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 located at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. First Tee aims to reach young adults on golf courses, in elementary schools, through 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 fifty states, in addition to 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 at 714-544-6515 or (readthegreens@aol.com)
Tracy Nackel at 760-420-1602 or (tnackel@cox.net)
