USGA Awards Grant to First Tee — Upstate South Carolina for Local Youth Development Programs USGA grant is part of a nationwide initiative to provide greater access to golf for youth Greenville, SC (August 19, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has awarded a $2,500 grant to...
Read MoreNelia L. is a BIRDIE level participant, a Girls Golf member and a sophomore at Southside High school in Greenville county. She is participating in our First Tee at Home e-learning classes to further her golf skills and life skills while staying at home during COVID-19. Her First Tee Coach, Coach Ann...
Read MoreA dream born at a Chipotle table in August of 2019, became a reality on February 8th, 2020. During a staff …...
Read MoreHonesty. Integrity. Sportsmanship. Respect. Confidence. Responsibility. Perseverance. Courtesy. Judgement. As an alum of The First Tee of the Upstate, I proudly attribute all 9 core values to my success. But when asked what my favorite core value is, I always answer Perseverance. Looking back on my ...
Read MoreLast weekend, The PGA Tour Champions conducted the 16th edition of the tournament at Pebble Beach where 78 of their members are paired with 78 The First Tee participants from across the country. These participants are chosen based on playing ability and an application process. Our goal here at The F...
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ElliottDavis Partners to make an impact Elliott Davis is dedicated to making a positive impact in big or small ways. They are proud to serve the communities they call home, like the Upstate. They do this through time, talented volunteerism, board membership, fundraising efforts and financial contrib...
Read MoreThe First Tee of the Upstate’s programming will take place at Woodfin Ridge, Willow Creek Golf Club and Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg County; Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club in Cherokee County; and Carolina Golf Club at Botany Woods, Legacy Pines Golf Club, Carolina Springs Gol...
Read MoreGREENVILLE, SC – The First Tee of Greenville and The First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties announced today that the organizations are joining forces to form The First Tee of the Upstate, to better serve area youth. The First Tee of the Upstate, whose mission it is to impact the lives ...
Read More2016 Coca-Cola Spartanburg County Men’s Amateur Championships benefiting The First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties July 15 – 17, 2016 Woodfin Ridge Golf Club Congratulations Kevin Roberts, 2016 Men’s Champion 66-68-65 (199) New County Am record 17 under! CLICK HERE for ...
Read More2016 Coca-Cola Spartanburg County Women’s & Senior Men’s Amateur Championships benefiting The First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties July 11 – 12, 2016 at The Country Club of Spartanburg CLICK HERE for Scoring Summary CLICK HERE for Men’s Flight Winners CLICK HE...
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Our chapter is one of many in the First Tee network. First Tee is reaching young people in all 50 states and select international locations on golf courses, in elementary schools and through other youth-serving organizations.