MAKING A DIFFERENCE

At The First Tee we strive to not only make good golfers, but better people. Participants and alumni across the country talk about what The First Tee means to them, how the program has influenced them and how they plan to give back. In this blog, you will find out why golf is truly different than other sports by seeing it through the eyes of our participants and mentors who make our mission a reality.

Thalhimer Gives Again
| By Bill Potter
Categories: Blog, Donors, In The Community, Special Events

Last month, Thalhimer and their “Thalhimer Gives” program gave back to The First Tee by completing needed touch-ups in preparation for the clubhouse renovation coming this fall at The Tattersall Youth Development Center at The First Tee Chesterfield Golf Course. For part two of their vol...

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The 2018 Annual Report
| By Bill Potter
Categories: Blog, Donors, In The Community

The First Tee of Greater Richmond shares annual reports to summarize the previous year’s great achievements. Because of your support of our mission, our programs help kids become better golfers – but even more importantly – better people who strengthen the character of our community. The 2...

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Meet the 2019 Summer Interns
| By Bill Potter
Categories: Blog, In The Community, Youth Programs

The First Tee of Greater Richmond’s annual summer internship program is kicking off June 10th! We are thrilled to welcome ten college students to our chapter for a summer of coaching and mentoring our youth. The Summer Internship Program will: introduce interns to inspiring young people; deve...

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Thalhimer Gives to The First Tee RVA
| By Bill Potter
Categories: Blog, Donors, In The Community, Special Events

The First Tee of Greater Richmond welcomes community partners seeking opportunities to engage with our organization. Through volunteer work, corporate events, or group golf outings, The First Tee’s programming facilities offer a space for collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Thanks to Tha...

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Founding Board Member & National Trustee Inducted Into Robins School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame
| By Bill Potter
Categories: Blog, Donors, In The Community, News Releases

Founding Board Member & National Trustee Inducted Into Robins School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame Bobby Ukrop, Chairman and CEO of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, recognized on February 21, 2019. (RICHMOND, Virginia) – Last week, Founding Board Member of The First Tee of Greater Richmond an...

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