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1 Positively impacting the lives of Dallas-area young people by providing safe places, caring adults, and educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

2 2016 Parent Orientation

The First Tee, an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, is a not-forprofit, youth development organization headquartered at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.

3 The First Tee, an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, is a not-forprofit, youth development organization headquartered at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. The First Tee of Greater Dallas, one of the more than 170 independently-operated, national and international chapters of The First Tee, is a community-based organization designed to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill lifeenhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The First Tee Founding Partners include the game s most respected and influential organizations: PGA TOUR, USGA, LPGA, PGA of America, and The Masters Tournament. Former President George W. Bush serves as Honorary Chairman of The First Tee and Annika Sorenstam serves as National Spokesperson for The First Tee Nine Healthy Habits.

4 The Life Skills Experience is one of the unique features that allows The First Tee program to truly make a difference in the lives of young people. Through The First Tee Golf and Life Skills Experience, participants learn about skills and values for everyday life such as responsibility, courtesy, decision-making, goal-setting, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, and the importance of showing respect for others. The lessons learned through The Experience are lessons that will remain with young people well into their future, regardless of how long they play golf as a recreation!

5 Target Audience Anyone age 7- high school graduate, with an emphasis placed on serving those who previously have not had exposure or access to the game of golf and its life-enhancing values. Program Partners include: DISD, Irving ISD, CFBISD, Frisco ISD, Wylie ISD, Rockwall ISD, Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, Dallas CAN! Academies, Girls Inc, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many others. Approximately 65,700 youth participated in TFTD programming in (Including 55,000 via our National School Program.) We are working towards 92,000 for 2016.

6 Participant Breakdown 65,719 the number of young people impacted in ,000 National School Program Programming occurring in almost 100+ Dallas, Irving, Carrollton-Farmers Branch, and Frisco ISD. 8,126 Target Outreach and DRIVE Staff delivered 1-2 clinic sessions at schools or other youth serving agencies 2,593 Certifying Participants Open Enrollment + Partner Programming

7 When do we program? Year-round 5-6 days per week Programs and events are structured based on 8-10 week seasons. (Spring I and II, Summer I and II, and Fall I and II) Open Enrollment Saturdays: Valentines Day to Thanksgiving Open Enrollment Weeknights: Spring Break to Halloween Program times include: in-school, after-school partner, weekends, weeknights, and summer.

8 When do we program? Weekend Programs At Keeton Park GC (2323 Jim Miller Rd. between Scyene and Bruton) Saturdays At Tenison Park GC (3501 Samuell Blvd. at I-30 and Dolphin Rd.) Saturdays At Cedar Crest GC (1800 Southerland Ave. between Cedar Crest Ave and E. Illinois Ave.) Saturdays At Luna Vista GC (11223 Luna Rd. between N'west Hwy. and Royal Ln.) Saturdays At Prairie Lakes GC - Grand Prairie (3202 SE 14th St, between 303 and 20) Saturdays At Mesquite GC - Mesquite (825 I-30 just east of I-635 and I-30) Saturdays At Old Brickyard - Ferris (605 North I-45, Ferris, TX) Saturdays Weeknight Programs At Walnut Creek Country Club - Mansfield (1151 Country Club Dr) Mondays At The Courses at Watters Creek Allen (7201 Chase Oaks Blvd. at Hwy. 75 and Legacy Dr.) Tuesdays and Thursdays At Firewheel GC Garland (1535 Brand Rd. at Hwy 190) Tuesdays At Trails of Frisco Frisco (2791 S. Stemmons Fwy. at Hwy. 121 and I-35E) Wednesdays At The Golf The Highlands Carrollton (2538 Golden Bear Dr. at the Tollway and Trinity Mills Pkwy.) Thursdays Girls Golf - Tuesdays At Lake Park Lewisville (100 Lake Park Rd., at 407 and I-35) Mondays and Wednesdays At Oak Hollow GC McKinney (3005 N McDonald St, at 75 and 380) Thursdays

Program Locations The First Tee of Greater Dallas has expanded from 1 program location in Dallas to 28 locations throughout the Greater Dallas area.

9 Program Locations The First Tee of Greater Dallas has expanded from 1 program location in Dallas to 28 locations throughout the Greater Dallas area. We conduct open enrollment programming in: Oak Cliff East Dallas West Dallas Fair Park South Irving Mesquite Lewisville Garland Allen Carrollton Frisco Ferris Mansfield Grand Prairie McKinney

10 Life Skills Experience Program Levels and Progression

Life Skills Experience Program Levels PLAYer -

emphasis on The First Tee Nine Core Values and Code of

Par - Focuses on interpersonal communication and

Eagle - Emphasizes resilience, conflict resolution, and

11 Life Skills Experience Program Levels PLAYer - Introduces playing the game of golf with a special emphasis on The First Tee Nine Core Values and Code of Conduct. Par - Focuses on interpersonal communication and self-management skills. Birdie - Emphasizes goal-setting. Eagle - Emphasizes resilience, conflict resolution, and planning skills. Ace - The advanced level of TFT LSE; focuses on personal planning for golf, career, social service, and education.

National Opportunities The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academies Each summer, 150 select participants from around the country attend the

Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach 81 elite TFT participants are selected to play alongside Champions Tour players at Pebble Beach in

14 National Opportunities The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academies Each summer, 150 select participants from around the country attend the week-long Academies held on esteemed college campuses such as Kansas State, Arizona State, Richmond, and the University of Oregon. Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach 81 elite TFT participants are selected to play alongside Champions Tour players at Pebble Beach in this unique Pro-Jr-Am tour event. Congressional Breakfast Two high-achieving scholars speak in front of Members of Congress about the positive impact of The First Tee.

TFTD Perks $1 Range Balls & $3 Courses TFTD participants can

Birdie/Eagle/ACE can play the City of Dallas courses for $3 Sports

TFTD receives free tickets to sporting events throughout the year,

TFTD Special Events Twice a year, TFTD has large-scale special

15 TFTD Perks $1 Range Balls & $3 Courses TFTD participants can purchase ranges balls to practice for $1 at all TFTD facilities. Birdie/Eagle/ACE can play the City of Dallas courses for $3 Sports Tickets Rangers, Mavs, Stars, Oh My! TFTD receives free tickets to sporting events throughout the year, including the AT&T Byron Nelson and North Texas LPGA Shootout. TFTD Special Events Twice a year, TFTD has large-scale special events to celebrate the participants in our program and sell our merchandise Summer Fest & The End of the Year Banquet

Long-term TFTD Perks Since its inception in

awarded $100,000 in college scholarships to

National Scholarships are also available

Scholars, America s Future by Coca-Cola, RBS

16 Long-term TFTD Perks Since its inception in 2011, our local TFTD Scholars Program has awarded $100,000 in college scholarships to 30+ of the program s top graduates. National Scholarships are also available through National Opportunities, such as TFTD Scholars, America s Future by Coca-Cola, RBS Achiever of the Year Award, and Outstanding Participant of the Year award.

17 TFTD Social Media Photos from events, registration posts, and more! All of our Facebook posts simul-post to our Twitter account. Photos from events and more connectivity to our photo-happy teens.

18 What about. Tournaments? TFTD has a beginning level tournament system called The First Tour! Go to to find out more -NTPGA ( ) -US Kids ( ) Clubs? Clubs are provided during programming but we do not sell clubs. -Golf Galaxy (Grapevine largest in the nation!) -PGA TOUR Superstores (Plano & Frisco) -Edwin Watts Merchandise? We do sell logoed shirts, hats, and other items twice a year. If interested otherwise, please contact the office! Summer camps? At this time, TFTD does not conduct summer camps due to no home facility.

She has become a national face for TFT and has attended all of the national events including the Nature Valley First

Currently attending medical school at Tulane University after completing her Bachelors at Vanderbilt and her Masters

life. Michael W. Another cover model for TFT (see below).

Shy and hesitant to start, Michael soon found TFT to be the home away from home that he needed.

19 Success Stories Amber H. Through the years, Amber s leadership qualities have been on display as she has been an inspiration to many. She has become a national face for TFT and has attended all of the national events including the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach and the Toro Future Leaders Forum at Disney World. Currently attending medical school at Tulane University after completing her Bachelors at Vanderbilt and her Masters at The University of Alabama, Amber exemplifies transferring success from her days at The First Tee to her everyday life. Michael W. Another cover model for TFT (see below). Michael got his start in TFT through our work with the Boy Scouts of America. Shy and hesitant to start, Michael soon found TFT to be the home away from home that he needed. The challenge of the game hooked him in and TFTD supported him with mentors and access to opportunities that opened his eyes to the positive culture surrounding the sport. Currently the newest program coordinator for The First Tee of Greater Dallas, Michael has pushed through some of life s hardships, applying life lessons from The First Tee that have helped him excel thus far in life.

Who knew that such a simple act would change his life!

When Lester fell into trouble as a teen, he called the only person he could think of that could help him: his coach.

Lester is currently a college sophomore at Texas Southern University that plays on golf team and carries a 3.0 GPA.

The two girls from Columbia came to America with no knowledge of English and no knowledge of golf.

20 Success Stories Lester B. Lester s story starts with him curiously climbing through the fence at Cedar Crest GC to join a TFT program in progress one afternoon. Who knew that such a simple act would change his life! Growing up in a very challenged home, TFTD served as a safe escape; a chance to breathe fresh air and see a different way of life. When Lester fell into trouble as a teen, he called the only person he could think of that could help him: his coach. His coach then adopted him, took him into his home, and changed his life forever. Lester is currently a college sophomore at Texas Southern University that plays on golf team and carries a 3.0 GPA. Val and Tina De Fex - Val and Tina are the least likely golfers you could say. The two girls from Columbia came to America with no knowledge of English and no knowledge of golf. Since then, TFTD has become their home and they have become two of the organization s biggest success stories. Shy and standoffish, the girls blossomed into superstars having attended every national TFT opportunity including being designated as TFT Scholars, the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, the Life Skills and Leadership Academy, the PwC Executive Forum and the exclusive National Golf Day Congressional Breakfast. Val currently works for a Hispanic marketing company and Tina started her first year of Law School. Both remain involved and consider TFT an integral part of life.

21 How You Can Help Participate Enroll a child into the program Volunteer Sign up as a coach/mentor or become a The First Tee Ambassador Donate - Get Your Company Involved - Become a Corporate Partner - Become an Individual Donor

Program Manager s Contacts Katie Harris West Region Michael Walker - Assistant 254-290-4836

org Ron Castillo North Region Gianna Misenhelter Assistant 678-895-0980 rcastillo@thefirstteedallas.

org Luna Vista Golf Center @ Highlands Lake Park Mansfield Prairie Lakes Registration, Girls Golf, Tour events

22 Program Manager s Contacts Katie Harris West Region Michael Walker - Assistant kharris@thefirstteedallas.org Ron Castillo North Region Gianna Misenhelter Assistant rcastillo@thefirstteedallas.org Reggie Newton South Region Chandler Gadis - Assistant rnewton@thefirstteedallas.org Luna Vista Golf Highlands Lake Park Mansfield Prairie Lakes Registration, Girls Golf, Tour events Watters Creek Firewheel PGA Tour Superstores Trails of Frisco Canyon Creek CC Oak Hollow GC Special Events, National Opportunities Cedar Crest Tenison Park Keeton Park Old Brickyard Mesquite GC TopGolf Dallas First Tour, Social Calendar

KPGA Fund 2016 Player Development Grant Report Form

KPGA Fund 2016 Player Development Grant Report Form Each year funds from the are granted to deserving programs across the state of Kentucky, which offer scholarships, provide clubs for kids, educate individuals about the game of golf, promote the development