Annual Booklet

OUR MISSION To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. THE FIRST TEE NINE CORE VALUESHONESTY | INTEGRITY | SPORTSMANSHIP | RESPECT | CONFIDENCE | RESPONSIBILITY | PERSEVERANCE | COURTESY | JUDGMENT

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN Thanks to the continued support of our donors, advisory clubs, and partners,The First Tee of Greater Baltimore celebrated a milestone year in 2015. It is with excitement that I share with you the many accomplishments our teamachieved this year that led to our chapter being designated an “ACE” chapter, the highest possible ranking within The FirstTee Network. Utilizing the game of golf as our platform,The First Tee of Greater Baltimore continues to impact, influence,and inspire young people through developmental programs that teach core values and life skills.With your support, we will continue to expand our reach and work in helping young people thrive socially, academically, and athletically through the game of golf. I invite you to review this publication, which is a testament to the dedication of our team members, volunteers, and program partners, all of which are wholeheartedly committed to the mission and focus of The First Tee. MICHAEL HUDAK CHAIRMAN OF THE FIRST TEE OF GREATER BALTIMORE

PROGRAMS The First Tee of Greater Baltimore offers programming and educational classes at 5 Green Grass locations.These locations include: Forest Park Golf Course, Clifton Park Golf Course, Carroll Park Golf Course, Mount Pleasant Golf Course, and Pine Ridge Golf Course. There is year-round programming at these locations to optimize the ability to reach and impact as many children within Greater Baltimore.The First Tee National School Program (NSP) introduces the game of golf,The First Tee NineCore Values, and Nine Healthy Habits to elementary school students during their PhysicalEducation classes.The National School Program creates an environment where young people are introducedto the lifelong sport, while learning the basic golf motor skills and the inherent values of thegame.The First Tee DRIVE program is an introduction to the game of golf and The First Tee life skillsat after school environments such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club. It is a set of 18 golfactivity plans designed to provide a fun, engaging program which introduces kids to golf andexposes them to the behaviors associated with The First Tee’s Nine Core Values.The First Tee DRIVE program is the perfect activity for young people as it Develops,Rewarding, Inspiring Values, for Everyone.

The local Girls Golf program focuses on inspiring girls to feel confident, build positive self-esteem, and live active and healthy lifestyles.The curriculum incorporates the “Five E’s of Girls Golf”: energize, engage, empower, enrich, and exercise. LPGA-USGA Girls Golf prepares female junior golfers for a lifetime of enjoyment of the game. The program provides a solid foundation for girls who want to play for fun with friends and family, to compete at the high school/state levels, or to learn for future career purposes.The program involves classes, lessons by local instructors, national tournaments, and also field trips. FITNESS Our winter programming helps students stay active, fit, and promote The First Tee NineNUTRITION Healthy Habits: energy, play, safety, mind, vision, family, friends, school, and community. The First Tee of Greater Baltimore partners with PerformFit Sports Experience to ensure our students live a healthy lifestyle year-round. Students attend fitness classes twice a week with a trained fitness professional.Military The First Tee of Greater Baltimore offers character education and life skills training toProgram children of military and civilian personnel at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. This Department of Defense program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for military families allows the children to build a connection between the game of golf and life.

WINTER SPRING During the winter, our students get Field trips are taken to tournaments the opportunity to learn how to that are close to our home base in practice our Nine Healthy Habits at Baltimore, MD. In 2015, our students PerformFit Sports Experience in were able to see some of the top Cockeysville, MD. The students work female golfers at the U.S.Women’s with Mr.Tim Bishop and staff on Open in Lancaster, P.A. Some of our strengthening muscles used in their students even got to meet Michelle golf swings.They learn how to lead a Wie and Lydia Ko. healthy active lifestyle in preparation for the beginning of the golf season in “Meeting Lydia Ko was so amazing and fun! the spring. tSreueSeinP.”gRhIeNr Gin person was a dream come “I love going to PerformFit over the winter! AMINI PLAYer Participant It’s my favorite thing to do!” In addition to local opportunities,The MICHAEL PAR Participant First Tee National Network offers a variety of unique golf and leadership WINTER events for participants.These opportunities become life-changingEven though it may be cold during the experiences for students as they canwinter months, our students benefit expand their horizons, meet newfrom practice at the heated Arundel people and learn more aboutGolf Park Driving Range.Additionally, themselves. In 2015, Kendel wasin the winter season classes are held selected to compete in The First Teeat GolfTEC in Timonium, MD where Par 3 Championship in Richmond,VA.students are able to continuallysharpen their skills and learn fromPGA Teaching Professionals.

SUMMER FALLEach year RBC Wealth Management The First Tee of Greater Baltimorehosts “Shot for College” a skills hosts its annual fundraiser, thechallenge centered on improving the “Leaders in the Clubhouse Golfyouth participants’ golf games and Classic” at Caves Valley Golf Club inproviding the opportunity to earn the fall each year. Local dignitaries andcollege scholarships. Students have community leaders come together toreceived instruction from PGA Tour raise awareness and funds to furtherstars Brandt Snedeker and Graeme the mission of The First Tee ofMcDowell.Two students from Greater Baltimore.The day includesBaltimore, DeAndre and Rhianna have lunch, golf, dinner, a presentationwon the challenge and received funds featuring program participants, and afor their continued education. live auction. “I learned if you work hard to reach a goal “The Leaders in the Clubhouse event was a you will achieve it. I plan on attending college and pursuing my golf career.” RniegehFdtAItowLoLillwahlwicahyswraesmpermetbtyerc.oI oelv!e”n met Ed summer DEANDRE ACE Participant VARADA PAR Participant The First Tee Metro Tour is a The Towson University Women’s Golf partnership between surrounding team and Loyola University Maryland chapters of The First Tee. This series Men’s Golf team teach the students is sponsored by the Maryland State various golf skills.These teams Golf Association, Caves Valley Golf volunteer their time to instruct Club Foundation, and Jack Vardaman. lessons and clinics at our program The tournament series includes locations and community clubs around playing 9 holes at several of the top the Baltimore area. golf courses in Maryland and competing against local chapters of The First Tee.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTSI first started with The First Tee of Greater my homework and projects. I work hard toBaltimore by coming to my brothers class at be an Honor Roll student and great golfer.Clifton Park. I knew then, that I would be a The best thing though is playing along sidestudent too and love the game of golf.Thanks my brother especially when I drive the ballto my parents, brother Jairus, and Miss Shirley farther!my coach at The First Tee, I was able to travelfor tournaments and play in multiple SYDNEEcompetitions around the Baltimore area. EAGLE PARTICIPANTWhen I’m not competing, I make sure I do all“Charles met so many great “I’ve seen so much growth inpeople at The First Tee Open knowledge of the game, rulesat Pebble Beach. He developed of golf, and excitement for therelationships and gained game from my Gabi.”partnerships that may last alifetime.” NICHOLE SULLIVAN PARTICIPANT PARENTCHARLES CARTER SR.PARTICIPANT PARENT

The First Tee has shown me how to be to college at Morgan State University inconfident and persevere through life. Coach Baltimore.That is my goal, but my dream isMatt really took me under his wing and to be a Golf Professional at a country clubshowed me how I could use golf on and off some day. I want to be a role model for otherthe course. I learned that just like in the game young golfers just like Coach Matt was to me.of golf, life can be hard too. He has really beena great coach, mentor, and a friend that I can JAYQUANNalways count on. It is because of The First EAGLE PARTICIPANTTee of Greater Baltimore that I want to go“When my daughter first “The organization providedstarted in the program she our son Khalil and daughterwas shy and reserved. She has Kendel with not only valuablegrown into a social and golf lessons but mostconfident player. ” importantly, life skills.”OMAR SMITH KENNY ABRAMSPARTICIPANT PARENT PARTICIPANT PARENT

TEAM SPOTLIGHT “This program truly changes the lives of students by helping them understand the similarities between the game of golf and the game of life.” SINCLAIR EADDY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “I have had the pleasure of coaching these students for eight years now, it just keeps getting better and better each year. I act as a mentor for the kids and I am glad they can look to me as not only their coach, but friend too. ” MATTHEW BASSLER PROGRAM DIRECTOR “Giving the opportunity for a student to play golf through our program is a life changing experience. I see the difference it makes in our kids lives that gives them a sense of pride and confidence. ” EMILY EDENS DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

COACH SPOTLIGHT“Seeing the kids grasp the lessons so fast isincredible at their age. It is inspiring to see themlove the game of golf just as I do.”ED CRAWLEY“I have been coaching for many years and it is stillsomething I am passionate about. I hope to sharemy passion with students at The First Tee.”KAREN HOFFMAN“I am amazed by the dedication of the students inthe program. It is inspiring and it gives me hopefor the future.”CAROL MCCLENATHAN

PARTNERSThe founding partners of The First Tee of The community partners of our The Club Advisory Board is comprisedGreater Baltimore, Constellation program are local business leaders that of prominent community and businessEnergy and The Davis Family Foundation, continue their yearly support of The leaders representing Baltimore areastarted the chapter in 2006. The vision First Tee of Greater Baltimore’s golf clubs that support The First Tee ofof our founders was to bring the game mission of positively impacting the lives Greater Baltimore’s mission.The boardof golf and life skills to the young people of young people by providing works to engage their membershipof Baltimore City.The chapter has educational programs that build with The First Tee through a number ofextended its reach to include not only character, instill life-enhancing values, initiatives to spread awareness, funds,Baltimore City, but all surrounding and promote healthy choices. and opportunities for our participants.counties.



GET INVOLVED JOIN. SPONSOR. Our Young Professionals Board consists of emerging young leaders within the In 2015,The First Tee of Greater community who share a passion for Baltimore proudly announced the golf and serving the youth of completion of the Junior Golf Learning Greater Baltimore.The Young Center at Forest Park Golf Course. This Professionals Board volunteers their was made possible by the Caves Valley time by organizing fundraising and Golf Club Foundation.The facility will networking events, spreading awareness serve as a safe haven where students are about our programs, coaching classes, able to practice their golf skills and work and serving as mentors to participants. on academics in The First Tee Classroom For more information please visit located within the clubhouse.There are www.thefirstteebaltimore.org. a number of sponsorship opportunities available to enhance programming at this new facility. Please contact The First Tee of Greater Baltimore staff to learn how you can make a tremendous impact on the West Baltimore community through sponsorship.

VOLUNTEER. DONATE.Our organization appreciates the We could not continue to serve ourdedication of our volunteers that community without the generosity ofgenerously donate their time to our our donors.Your donation will helpparticipants. Our volunteers model The change the trajectory of BaltimoreFirst Tee Nine Core Values and strive youth by furthering our mission; toto foster positive youth development impact the lives of young people byby using The First Tee coach philosophy providing educational programs thatand building blocks to establish a build character, instill life-enhancingsupportive relationship with values and promote healthy choicesparticipants.To learn more about through the game of golf. For morevolunteer opportunities at The First Tee information or to give a gift online,of Greater Baltimore, please visit please visit www.thefirstteebaltimore.org.www.thefirstteebaltimore.org. $50 covers the cost of practice balls for one season $100 provides a student with a set of golf clubs $250 covers the cost of a coach and mentor for one season $500 provides a student with year-round programming $3,250 brings The First Tee program to an elementary school

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