Three longtime First Tee-Indiana participants were awarded scholarships to support them in their future endeavors. Funds for these scholarships are part of a grant from the PGA TOUR Superstore promoting teen retention in our programs. Congratulations Ben, Nick and Sam! Below are their reflections on their time with First Tee.
Ben is from our Northwest location and will be attending Purdue University with a double major in Profession Flight Technology and Aviation Management.
“One thing that was stressed frequently to me throughout my time with First Tee was not the mechanics of the game, but the mental side of the game. First Tee taught me perseverance, sportsmanship, and confidence, all of which play a heavy role in my character today, both inside and outside of the golf world.”
Nick is also from our Northwest location and will be attending Trine University to study Golf Management, possibly play golf for their team, and also continue to grow my personal company with their tools and resources on campus.
“I would tell someone who is new to golf that First Tee is a great place to start. It’s an amazing overview of the game of golf and the people are very well rounded in the game of golf. Learning quickly from these people is obtainable at any age level and it really is the perfect start. I started my golf journey with a few of the First Tee high school sessions and it helped me quickly learn the basics of the game and I’ll always be thankful for that.”
Sam is from our Indianapolis location and will be attending Purdue for Computer Engineering.
“First Tee coaches have taught me patience and respect to people who have trouble fitting in with their environment. Golf is a great sport but it is slow and you need to learn to wait with others and participate as a team. Being uplifting is important even if it was a bad play, you should not be negative in any scenario even if they are not your friend or teammate. Communicate well with others, don’t be quiet, approach people and ask them questions or try to start conversation because its a lot of walking around the green and you will be spending a lot of time with them, might as well try to make friends.”