May 12, 2010            News From The First Tee of Roanoke Valley

TWO FROM ROANOKE SELECTED FOR HANK HANEY ACADEMY IJGA

Drew Board, a 9^th grader from Cave Spring High School and Kolton Cooper, a 9^th grader from Franklin County High School have both been selected to attend the first ever The First Tee Training Program at Hank Haney IJGA to be held June 1 – 5, 2010 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina! This year 29 finalists from all over the U.S. have been invited to attend The First Tee Training Program at Hank Haney IJGA.

 During the five-day stay at the Hank Haney IJGA (which is located at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina), activities will include daily instruction with Hank Haney IJGA instructors and The First Tee Coaches on all aspects of the golf game (full swing, short game, and on course). Mental training, fitness training and college placement sessions will also be held. The First Tee Life Skills Curriculum will be infused into the Hank Haney instruction.  

                Please HELP Sponsor TWO First Tee Participants

Go “TWO” the Hank Haney IJGA

We need your help to help us raise the $700 tuition per person for this Academy (discounted for The First Tee participants from $1295).  Board and Cooper will be playing 36 holes of golf at Ballyhack Golf Club on Saturday, May 22.  Ballyhack’s Director of Operations, Mr. Jonathan Ireland, is a Board Member at The First Tee and we REALLY appreciate his kindness in allowing the boys to play at such a phenomenal golf course. 

_____   I would like to pledge a flat-fee amount of $20

_____   I would like to Pledge $2.00 per hole x 36 holes = $72

_____   I would like to pledge $200 (to be split between Drew & Kolton)

_____   Any other amount you would like to pledge

All checks should be made payable to: The First Tee of Roanoke Valley.  

Contact Jennifer Blackwood jblackwood@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org (phone: 563.1835) OR Mary Beth McGirr mbmcgirr@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org (phone: 563.1833) with your gift intentions, or mail your check to             The First Tee of Roanoke Valley, 3707 Densmore Road, NW  Roanoke, VA  24017.

THANK YOU!!! For supporting The First Tee of Roanoke Valley during The Greenbrier Classic’s Badges for Charity program.  We’ll continue to keep you updated on Greenbrier Classic tournament news throughout the summer.  The Greenbrier Classic will be July 26 – August 1 at The Greenbrier Resort; special tournament entertainment by Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley on Saturday, July 31.  Visit www.greenbrierclassic.com for more details.

The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Tournament is this weekend

 May 14 – 16 at Roanoke Country Club.  Please plan to join us and see the tournament in action.  Our sincere thanks to all who contributed to support the Tournament – a special thanks to all of our Patrons and Sponsors.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  Want to see some of the best junior golfers in the nation?  Then consider volunteering along with your own junior golfer this weekend at Roanoke Country Club.  Volunteers are needed as “spotters” in 3-4 hour shifts.  Just bring a lawn chair and you’ll be placed on one of the holes where high rough, trees or water come into play.  It’s easy, it’s fun, and you’ll be amazed at the skill of these juniors from all over the USA.  Check in at the volunteer table, located by Pro Shop on lower level on Sat. or Sun. from 9-10 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.   Mack McClung is the tournament volunteer coordinator; contact him for more information mackroanoke@aol.com. 

THE FIRST TEE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Participant Registration: register online now for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley summer classes at www.thefirstteeroanokevalley.org   Looking for a one week golf camp?  Try Roanoke County Parks and Recreation’s website: www.roanokecountyva.gov/Departments/ParksRecreationAndTourism/Default.htm ; all golf camps for Roanoke County will be taught at The First Tee of Roanoke Valley by our professional staff.