Wylie And Zoe: UF, FSU, Stanford And Pebble!!

What a huge month for Chapter students Zoe Shamy and Wylie “Coyote” Inman.  We mean HUGE!

COLLEGE GOLF CAMPS:  To start out the month, both attended college golf camps at Florida State University (Zoe) and the University of Florida (Wylie). This experience was funded by the Buttercut Country Club Scholarship. BCCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2021 with the mission to support passionate young golfers with scholarships to Division I Golf Camps with the aim of developing friendships and life experiences on the course.

About the camp experience, Wylie said, “Florida Gator Golf Camp was one of the best weeks I have ever had. Spending time with fellow golfers and Division I golf coaches was an incredible opportunity. Winning the long drive competition and the camp tournament was very cool as I was able to see the work I’m putting in on and off the course is paying off.  Thank you Buttercut for this scholarship.”

Zoe expressed, “I had a great time at FSU and learned a lot. I met some great coaches and was introduced to the top level of collegiate golf. I am very thankful to the people at Buttercut who made this experience happen for me.”

FIRST TEE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Next, Zoe and Wylie represented our chapter at the First Tee National Championship at Stanford. Zoe shot rounds of 76–73–76 to finish tied for 12th. Wiley shot 71 the first day and fired a final round of one under 69 to post the lowest round of the tournament in the boys’ division and was the only boy to break 70 for the entire event. He finished in 14th place.

PURE INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP:  Finally, congratulations to the duo for being selected to the 2023 Pure Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee-  WOW! We cannot wait to see them play and perform at Pebble Beach in September. 

Last Call For Summer Camps

Enroll your children in our Palm Beach County programs.  We have 16 program locations across the county.  Classes are grouped by ages.  

For more information and to register, please visit our website.

Sponsor Spotlight: Spirit Airlines

The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes change starts by giving back. They are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where they live and work. The Foundation invests in organizations that have a meaningful social impact on the lives of children and families, service members and the environment, through team member volunteerism, monetary, and in-kind donations. The foundation has given us a generous grant and donated airline tickets for our event raffles. 

Veterans Play Doral Golf Course

Veterans participants, Matthew Martinez, Tim Fitzgerald, Tom Kruse, and Kevin Sutton, recently played at Doral Golf Course in Miami, FL thanks to the generosity of the Price Family Foundation. The veterans played in a charity golf tournament raising funds for “Tee Off 4 a Cause – A Safe Haven for Newborns”

Veteran Spotlight: William Doc Dewberry

William H. “Doc” Dewberry Jr., Air Force, has been playing golf for 60+ years. He has participated in multiple programs with our Coaches for the past 4 years.

When talking about his experience in our programs, he said: “I must give special recognition to my two coaches, Nick Cupper and Steve Voguit.  They have helped me tremendously to re-learn how to swing. I was a very good player at one time but due to injuries while serving in the military, I lost much of the use of my lower body when swinging a club. They both have given me expert instruction and I am now hitting the ball exceptionally well. Thank you First Tee – Broward!”

This program is generously sponsored by The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation.

Congrats On Attending National Participant Opportunities

Chapter Participant Jahsiah Bowie has been accepted to the First Tee Game Changers Academy in Philadelphia, PA. First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. is a five-day learning and empowerment academy. Participants selected to attend the academy will participate in important conversations around issues of identity, racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Chapter Participant, David Sandino, has been accepted to the 2023 First Tee Leadership Summit in partnership with PGA Tour Superstore in Montana. The Summit builds on the 5-week local Leadership Series and is designed for teens to explore leadership concepts including building authentic relationships by developing awareness, growing through challenge via positive risk taking, and developing positive self-identity through dynamic outdoor and team building activities.

We cannot wait to hear from these students after they return from these incredible trips!

Fun Time At Connect Event

We held a Connect Event on the 28th floor of Tower Club Fort Lauderdale overlooking the city. Over 70 people attended this fun night of networking.

Coach and Titleist Performance Institute Certified Instructor Jason Taylor gave a presentation on the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing.

Hollywood Beach Golf Club participant Laila Anderson, who started playing golf in the Love Our Nation Outreach program, spoke to the crowd about her growth from our programs. She was even gifted a pull cart for her high school golf team events.

Participants Spotlight: Collin And Kyle Link 

Since the summer of 2022, Collin and Kyle have progressed from taking one-on-one private lessons with Coach Chris Cupp, PGA to attending summer camps and 8-week programs, and now applying their skills to the test in PGA Junior League.

In the beginning, both boys had little experience with the game of golf.  Both boys have learned a lot about the game and the values that golf instills. They are constantly developing and raising their skill levels. From game etiquette to swing techniques, the educational and fun experience or participating in our programs has provided Collin and Kyle with an appreciation for the sport. 

Register Now For Summer Camps

Summer is here! Enroll your children in our Broward County programs and of course we are offering weekly summer camps at multiple locations.

For more information and to register, please visit our website.

Sponsor Spotlight: Roy A Hunt Foundation

Two generations of Hunt family members now serve as Hunt Foundation Trustees, continuing the Foundation’s mission of supporting organizations that strive to improve the quality of life. The Hunt Foundation annually grants approximately $3.8 million primarily in the United States, through smaller general grants and through the Foundation’s special initiatives. Thanks to the generosity of the Roy A. Hunt Foundation, we can fund many First Tee programs across our Treasure Coast territory.  Andrew Hunt, a 3rd Generation Trustee of the Hunt Foundation, is the founder of our Chapter and serves as our Treasure Coast Board President.