July 9, 2010 News from The First Tee of Roanoke Valley
Summer is in full swing at The First Tee of Roanoke Valley. There's still lots of opportunities for outings, clinics and camps - as well as free tickets to the Greenbrier Classic Youth Day . Details of summer fun below!
Last Call for A/B Honor Roll: If your child made all A's & B's for the Spring Semester, please email Mary Beth at The First Tee (honor system) by July 14th. mbmcgirr@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org
More Summer Opportunities to Play!
Following is a schedule of additional play opportunities for participants through the end of summer. These golf outings and clinics are being offered in addition to the summer class schedule. Participants must be PLAYer certified or higher to attend PlayDays. Please call The First Tee (563-1833) to sign up or email Mary Beth McGirr, Director of Programming & Instruction: mbmcgirr@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org
PlayDays: On-course supervised play and instruction at Ole Monterey. There is no charge for First Tee participants. Lighten up your bag & bring water/sports drink. Yardages will be appropriate for PAR & BIRDIE certification requirements.
"Open Practice" @ The First Tee: Informal supervised practice sessions when our facility is open for any First Tee participants.
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Every Friday 10:00 a.m. Weekly Junior Tournament @ Brookside ($8.00)
Not sponsored by TFT, but great competition!
Call Brookside for more information (#366-6059)
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Tues. July 13 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey (No Charge)
Fri. July 13 10:00 Brookside Par-3 Tournament ($8.00)
Fri. July 16 10:30-12 "Open Practice" @ TFT
Tues. July 20 1:00-2:30 "Open Practice @ TFT
Fri. July 23 10:00 Brookside Par-3 Tournament ($8.00)
Tues. July 20 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey
Tues. July 27 ALL DAY The Greenbrier Classic Youth Day (FREE) details below
Tues. July 27 2:00 PlayDay Cancelled due to Greenbrier Classic Youth Day
Mon. Aug. 2 10-12 noon "Open Practice" @ TFT
Tues. Aug. 3 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey (No charge)
Wedn. June 30 11:00-12:00 Skills & Drills @ The First Tee ($10)
Wedn. Aug. 4 10:00-12:00 "Open Practice @ TFT
Fri. Aug. 6 11:00 TFT Match Play Tournament @ Brookside (N.C)
Mon. Aug. 9 10-12 noon "Open Practice" @ TFT
Tues. Aug. 10 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey (No charge)
Fri. Aug. 13 11:00 Better-Ball Team Tournament @ Brookside (N.C.)
Tues. Aug. 17 2:00-4:30 Final PlayDay @ Ole Monterey (No charge)
Tues.-Thur. Aug. 24-26 9:30-12:30 Par/Birdie Camp ($100)
Please note: we offer family discounts for clinics (2 children from same family-($10 clinics/2 for $15 or $15 clinics are 2 for $20)
NEW!!! The Greenbrier Classic Youth Day presented by Polo Golf
Tuesday, July 27 . The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Whether you are involved in The First Tee or simply interested in learning more about it, you are invited to attend an exciting day of golf! Polo Golf Lauren, The Greenbrier and The First Tee of Roanoke Valley are proud to present Youth Day at The Greenbrier Classic.
Support the Greenbrier's TOUR event while supporting The First Tee of Roanoke Valley. A unique and exciting day of events has been planned for you and your guests!
All kids and their attending adults get free access throughout the day to all events EXCEPT the Youth Day Brunch.
9:30 - 10:30 Youth Day Brunch
Hosted by Jim Justice with special guest appearances and remarks by PGA TOUR officials and professional golfers (to be announced). All proceeds support The First Tee of Roanoke Valley.
11:00 - 1:00 The First Tee Scramble
A four-hole charity skins match in which four teams, each pairing one junior golfer from The First Tee and a PGA TOUR pro, compete for a chance to win $10,000 for their organization. PGA TOUR lineup (subject to change) includes: Davis Love III, Webb Simpson, Jonathan Byrd and a player to be named. Kolton Cooper, a 14 year old participant from Franklin County will represent The First Tee of Roanoke Valley in this special event.
1:30 - 2:30 Youth Day Clinic
PGA TOUR pros will be on the driving range for demonstrations, autographs and individual lessons for youth attendees. Also appearing will be golf trick shot artist Dennis Walters.
2:30 - Dusk Observe & Enjoy
Stroll the Old White Course, the practice tee and the driving range at The Greenbrier to watch TOUR Pros fine-tune their game. This could be a great chance to get a few autographs, too!
Don't miss this special opportunity to get up close and personal with PGA TOUR Pros!
Reserve your free passes by contacting The First Tee of Roanoke Valley today.
Contact: Jennifer Blackwood Phone: (540) 536-1835
Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive your admission passes and additional logistical information.
For those who purchased a weekly badge via The First Tee or The Greenbrier Classic website, please note: Ground Badges for the inaugural Greenbrier Classic are in the process of being mailed to homes from The Greenbrier. We appreciate your patience. Along with access to the tournament for the entire week, you'll also enjoy amazing performances by country music superstars Reba and Rascal Flatts on Thursday and a Saturday concert with Brad Paisley and CMA Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood. Visit www.greenbrierclassic.com for spectator information and other tournament details.
Participant Registration: register online now for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley summer and/or fall classes at www.thefirstteeroanokevalley.org . The FALL schedule is now posted online.NEW!! Children of National Guardsmen and Reservist qualify for special program pricing. Contact Jennifer at The First Tee of Roanoke Valley for details; jblackwood@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org or 563.1835.
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