Events

The 2013 Watson Challenge

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This year's Watson Challenge is scheduled for June 7th-9th at The National Golf Club of Kansas City.  The First Tee of Greater Kansas City is the big winner of this event.  The Watson Challenge has donated well over $312,000 to The First Tee.  The areas forty-eight best golfers will meet at The National Golf Club of Kansas City to once again determine Kansas City's best golfer.  

NEW this year, we have the opportunity to have our participants be Standard Bearers at this wonderful event! We are looking for 16 young people that are at least 14 years or older and currently in the Birdie, Eagle, or Ace Level of our Certifying Program. You must be able to commit to Friday's 1st round along with Saturday or Sunday to be eligible (must commit to 2 rounds). To apply please complete the sign-up form and submit back to Secah Shahib by email at sshahib@thefirstteekc.org. Remember, we only have 16 spots to fill and they will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Don't wait to submit your sign-up form if you are interested, these will go fast! The deadline to submit your form is May 17th, unless spots are filled prior to that date. Please click here to download the sign-up form.

In addition to Standard Bearers, The First Tee will also need volunteers to help staff the hospitality/ticket sales booth at the event.  We encourage parents and kids to sign up together by contacting Ellen Fisher at efisher@thefirstteekc.org. Each shift is about 2 and 1/2 hours. We need to show our appreciation to the members of The National Golf Club and Mr. Watson, so sign up to help today!

To learn more about the event click on the Watson Challenge logo above.

To purcahse tickets please click here http://www.kansascitygolfer.org/the-watson-challenge/tickets/ 

"Inside The Ropes" with Bernhard Langer

Anchor of Hope Productions presents "Inside The Ropes," a time of golf instruction, Q&A conversation and inspiration with two-time Master's Champioin/PGA Hall of Fame Member, Bernhard Langer. This event will take place Memorial Day, May 27th at 5:00pm at Ironhorse Golf Course. There will also be a silent auction for golf memorabilia from 4-8:00pm benefiting Anchor of Hope and our very own First Tee programs. Weather permitting there will be fireworks and marine color guard. This event is free. If you have any questions please contact Ironhorse Golf Course at 913-685-4643. Please click here for more detailed information.

2013 A Day for the Kids Golf Tournament

The 2013 "A Day for the Kids" golf tournament will be held on September 16th at Oakwood Country Club. This is one tournament you don't want to miss out on as you get to experience a clinic from the great Tom Watson, in addition to playing one of your eighteen holes with him. Please click on READ MORE for more information.

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2013 Junior Golf Day

What is Junior Golf Day?

 Please click on READ MORE for a full explanation of this fun event and to see if your club is participating this year!

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38th Junior PGA Championship Application

The 38th Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Hotel Fitness will be July 30th-August 2nd at Trump National Golf Club, Washington D.C., Potomac Falls, Virginia. To play in this elite event, participants must first qualify at their Section Championship. The Midwest Section Championship is Monday, June 24-Tuesay, June 25th at Fred Arbanas Golf Course in Kansas City, Missouri. The entry deadline is Monday, June 17th. Please click here for the entry application and more detailed information about this event. You must send offcial entries to Shannon Johnson, Midwest Section PGA, 1960 NW Copper Oaks Circle, Blue Springs, Missouri 64015. For any questions please contact her at 816-229-3362 or at sjohnson@pgahg.com. This is a wonderful opportunity for our competitive participants to capitalize on!

 

National Participant Event Applications-The First Tee Nature Valley Open!

The Nature Valley Open at Pebble Beach - This exciting event pairs The First Tee participants with Champions Tour players in a PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach.  All costs are covered by the event.  Make sure you learn more about this one! Click here for the application & more detailed information.  Click here to see how applications are scored. We can submit up to six applications for this event from our Chapter, but we must review the applications before submitting them. Applications must be submitted to the Chapter Office no later than June 7th.

If you prefer we can supply the applications in Microsoft Word format.  Please contact Ellen Fisher at efisher@thefirstteekc.org to obtain the applications in this format.

Home Office Highlights

Participant Opportunities

The First Tee home office offers a variety of unique opportunities to participants that further their golf, life skills and leadership experience.
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A/B Honor Roll

The First Tee recognizes outstanding academic achievement of all participants through its A/B Honor Roll program.
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Nature Valley First Tee Open

The Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach showcases the talent and character of young people who participate at The First Tee chapters worldwide.
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