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Sam Roberts: An Ace in Golf and in Life
By Indiana Golf Sam Roberts was hesitant to join the First Tee of Indiana program in middle school. Already an avid golfer and former Gongaware Academy participant, Sam assumed First Tee was for just for beginners. At his parent’s urging, Sam reluctantly attended his first class and was excited to learn that the program offered […]
Douglass Park Legacy Continues with Addition of First Tee-Indiana
By Kelly Churney Indianapolis’ Douglass Park has been a centerpiece of the Martindale-Brightwood community for more than a century. Named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass, the park was originally created as a safe, recreational place for people of color. For generations, Douglass Park provided just that. Back in the day, community members believed that “it takes […]
New First Tee Lake Erie Facility Set for September Opening
As final preparations continue, The First Tee of Lake Erie and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo are anxiously awaiting the official grand opening of their new facility on Hill Street adjacent to The Inverness Club. The process of raising the needed funds and then constructing the 40-acre facility has taken several years, but the completed project will be a […]
Ohio First Tee & Girls Golf Programs Receive Renee Powell Grants from LPGA Foundation
Ohio native, Renee Powell is a legend in women’s golf. She has received numerous awards from the USGA, The R&A, The PGA, as well as, other major golf organizations for her work as a teacher, mentor and international ambassador for the game of golf. Powell grew up on her family’s golf course in East […]