THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SALUTES 2018 AWARD WINNERS, ACE GRADUATES AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY HOSTED BY THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The 2018 season is complete for The First Tee of the Triad, and the Piedmont Triad chapter of the international organization presented its season-ending awards to six students and two ACE Graduates with the help of Wyndham Championship tournament director Mark Brazil last night at Sedgefield Country Club, the chapter announced today. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf. The First…
TWELVE STUDENTS FROM THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD WILL PLAY WYNDHAM PRO-AMS; Kids Can Get Free First Tee of the Triad Registration at Wyndham https://bit.ly/2vXiG9H GREENSBORO, N.C. – Twelve students from The First Tee of the Triad will play in the Wyndham Championship Pro-Ams courtesy of Wyndham Rewards and TCDI, the tournament announced today. The 79th annual Wyndham Championship is next week at Sedgefield Country Club. Thanks to TCDI, six students from The First Tee of the Triad will play in Monday’s Kevin Harvick Foundation Pro-Am presented by TCDI and BB&T, and another six will play Wednesday’s Louis DeJoy…
Men’s Golf Volunteers With First Tee of the Triad from Wes Gullett, Greensboro College SID GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College men’s golf team took time out of their busy schedule to volunteer with the First Tee of The Triad as Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro. The First Tee has grown its network to deliver programs in a 50 states, since its inception in 1997, while also serving in select international locations. The First Tee started as a way to bring an affordable junior golf program to youth and communities that did not have them. What The First Tee soon…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SPRING REGISTRATION UNDERWAY; FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR APRIL 13 GREENSBORO, N.C. – – It’s snowing today, but spring returns soon. The First Tee of the Triad’s spring classes begin two weeks from today, and registration is open now, the local chapter of the international organization announced today. Spring after-school classes, which are open to Piedmont Triad students ages 7-18, begin March 26 at all First Tee of the Triad locations. After-school classes are scheduled for Monday through Thursday from 4:30 until 6 p.m. Numerous classes at multiple locations have space, but classes are…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD GIRLS-ONLY WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW GREENSBORO, N.C. – – “Baby it’s Cold Outside” may be the title of the 2014 Michael Buble’ song, but it is cold outside. And even though most people are thinking about staying warm, not playing golf, The First Tee of the Triad forges ahead with its winter programming. Registration begins tomorrow for its girls-only winter classes, the local chapter of the international organization announced today. The girls-only class is offered at Gillespie Park Golf Course in Greensboro and Winston Lake Golf Course in Winston-Salem, and the first 20…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SALUTES 2017 AWARD WINNERS, ACE GRADUATES AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY HOSTED BY THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The 2017 season has come to a close for The First Tee of the Triad, and the Piedmont Triad chapter of the international organization presented its season-ending awards to five students and three ACE Graduates with the help of Wyndham Championship tournament director Mark Brazil at Sedgefield Country Club, the chapter announced this evening. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf.…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD STUDENT SADIE MECHAM MAKES HOLE-IN-ONE DURING WEEKEND PROGRAM GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Like its sister affiliates throughout the United States, The First Tee of the Triad is known for its incredibly successful in-school and after-school programs, but The First Tee offers many supplemental opportunities for children to learn life skills through golf. While taking advantage of one of those opportunities on the par-three course at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, The First Tee of the Triad student Sadie Mecham scored her first hole-in-one. The First Tee of the Triad student Sadie Mecham made a hole-in-one…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SALUTES 2016 AWARD WINNERS, ACE GRADUATES AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY; PGA TOUR GOLFER JOHNSON WAGNER PRESENTS AWARDS GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The 2016 season has come to a close for The First Tee of the Triad, and the Piedmont Triad chapter of the international organization presented its season-ending awards to four students and nine ACE Graduates last night with the help of PGA TOUR golfer Johnson Wagner, the chapter announced today. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf. The First…
SIX FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL EVENT INVITATIONS GREENSBORO, N.C. – – As many of the best junior golfers in the world participate in the 15th annual Haas Family Invitational, a “major” on the American Junior Golf Association tour at Sedgefield Country Club, six Piedmont Triad students are preparing to represent The First Tee of the Triad after being selected to attend national events hosted by The First Tee, the local chapter announced today. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf. Each student…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SPRING REGISTRATION OPENS ON VALENTINE’S DAY GREENSBORO, N.C. – – It’s been less than two weeks since snow covered the ground in the Piedmont Triad, but the opening of spring registration at The First Tee of the Triad is just around the corner. Registration for all spring programming opens on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, the chapter announced today. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf. Among the highlights of The First Tee of the Triad’s spring classes are those…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The race to register for fall programming is on at The First Tee of the Triad. At 12:01 a.m. today, registration began for The First Tee of the Triad’s fall programs. After a record-setting summer with 13 different summer programs throughout The First Tee of the Triad footprint, the local chapter is pushing into the fall to capitalize on its momentum and continue making a difference in the lives of as many Piedmont Triad children as possible. The First Tee of the Triad utilizes the game…
SUNBRELLA® DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT WARM-UP HIGHLIGHTS AMBITIOUS SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD GREENSBORO, N.C. – – The First Tee of the Triad has some lofty aspirations for 2015: prepare its students for upcoming Drive, Chip and Putt competitions, present its most ambitious summer schedule since its inception in 2007 and certify 1,000 participants prior to the start of the fall season. Lofty goals, indeed, but definitely doable. Starting with the Sunbrella® Drive, Chip and Putt Warm-up set for Saturday, June 6, The First Tee of the Triad is offering 13 different summer programs throughout the…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD ANNOUNCES 75 SPONSORSHIPS COURTESY OF THE WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP The Next 75 New Participants Enjoy Spring Free of Charge GREENSBORO, N.C. – – In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Wyndham Championship is donating 75 scholarships to new participants in The First Tee of the Triad’s spring programming, the organization announced today. The First Tee of the Triad teaches young people, ages 7 to 18, positive and effective life skills utilizing the great game of golf. Later this year, the Wyndham Championship will become just the sixth PGA TOUR event, excluding the Majors, to celebrate…
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SPRING PROGRAMS Salem Glen Programming Moved to Tanglewood Park GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Registration is now open for spring programming from The First Tee of the Triad, and the establishment is consolidating its programming in western Forsyth County, the organization announced today. The First Tee of the Triad teaches young people, ages 7 to 18, positive and effective life skills utilizing the great game of golf. The eight-week spring session begins on March 24 with classes offered throughout the Piedmont Triad in Burlington, Clemmons, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown and Winston-Salem. Both…
FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SUMMER PROGRAMS AT CAPACITY; SUMMER GOLF CLINIC AVAILABLE; Early Registration for Fall Programs Begins July 15 GREENSBORO, N.C. – – 2013 has already been a banner year for The First Tee of the Triad, and the hits just keep on coming. The First Tee of the Triad has filled its summer programs to capacity, it was announced today. The First Tee of the Triad now offers its programming at 11 Piedmont Triad locations allowing children from Clemmons to Burlington to enjoy its benefits. All of The First Tee of the Triad summer programs, which begin…
THREE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD KIDS SET TO PLAY WITH NO. 6 RANKED NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR GOLFER AT AJGA FJ INVITATIONAL TCDI Donates Team For The First Tee of the Triad GREENSBORO, N.C. – Three golfers from The First Tee of the Triad will play in Monday’s Junior-Am at the 12th annual AJGA FJ Invitational at Sedgefield Country Club courtesy of a donation from Technology Concepts & Design, Inc., it was announced today. The 12th annual AJGA FJ Invitational is set for June 10-14, 2013; the week begins with Monday’s Junior-Am Fundraising tournament set for 1:30 p.m. Anthony Akins,…
FREE SPRING ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIME FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD PARTICIPANTS; RECORD NUMBER ENROLLED FOR SPRING PROGRAMS GREENSBORO, N.C. – – With just one week until spring program registration closes, first-time First Tee of the Triad participants can fill the remaining spring program spaces free of charge, it was announced today. The First Tee of the Triad has already registered some 335 Piedmont Triad children for its spring programs, more than ever before. The First Tee of the Triad now offers its programming at 11 locations allowing even more children throughout the Piedmont Triad to enjoy its benefits. Spring…
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD RECEIVES $25,000 DONATION FROM WALKING FOR KIDS FOUNDATION CLICK HERE for background on this release… GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Thirty-three years ago, doctors said D.J. Gregory, who has Cerebral Palsy, would never walk, but Gregory and his cane have walked every hole of every PGA TOUR event since the beginning of the 2008 season – some 5,500 miles. He walks to raise money for his foundation, Walking For Kids, and today, that foundation made a $25,000 donation to The First Tee of the Triad during a brief check presentation at Sedgefield Country Club. This…
FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD SALUTES 2012 AWARD WINNERS, REVIEWS YEAR OF IMPRESSIVE GROWTH AT INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY; CARL PETTERSSON ATTENDS GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Following its most successful year since its inception in 2007, The First Tee of the Triad hosted its inaugural awards ceremony at Sedgefield Country Club, it was announced today. The First Tee of the Triad is the local chapter of the international movement to teach children life skills through golf. 2008 Wyndham Championship winner Carl Pettersson attended the event and conducted a question-and-answer session for the First Tee of the Triad children in attendance. During…
WINSTON-SALEM FIRST TEE OF THE TRIAD PARTICIPANT NAMED SEMIFINALIST FOR RBS ACHIEVERS OF THE YEAR AWARD GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Sade’cia Riggs, who has participated in programming from The First Tee of the Triad since 2008, has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious RBS Achievers of the Year Award recognizing outstanding participants within The First Tee Network, it was announced today. Riggs, 16, attends Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is a member of the class of 2014 and began participating in First Tee of the Triad programming when the local chapter began at Winston-Salem’s Winston Lake Golf…