Each summer, local youth golfers in the Greater Wilmington test their skills at the local Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifier at Country Club of Landfall. It presents a stage for the participants to showcase their skills but also be able to manage their nerves and emotions. First Tee – Greater Wi...
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The Wilmington Sharks invited the First Tee – Greater Wilmington out for a night at the ballpark on Wednesday, July 14th. Our participants traded in their golf clubs for their baseball gloves and shark fins! Our night at the ballpark included free entry into the game and a complimentary meal f...
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Communities in Schools of Cape Fear works in partnership with public schools to identify and connect students, many in jeopardy of dropping out, with the community resources they need to stay engaged in school. This summer, First Tee – Greater Wilmington was fortunate enough to establish a par...
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We had a SPECTACULAR time at GLOW Academy hosting a First Tee Golf Clinic on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. We danced, worked on our chip shots, & even played a captain’s choice tournament! GLOW student and First Tee participant, Rosa, taught us about golf etiquette and explained how to keep t...
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We are so proud of our Eagle participant, and Laney H.S. senior, Grace Holcomb for winning the Mid Eastern Conference tournament with an amazing score of 65 at Magnolia Greens on Tuesday April 27th. This was Grace’s last conference tournament as a senior. We wish her the best of luck in the...
Read MoreAfter starting development in May of 2019, it was decided to: Create a new and clear distinct identity Drive relevance among today’s youth, parents and donors Revitalize the new brand while carrying forward core foundational equity Empower internal teams with guidelines that will drive brand ...
Read MoreWILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Sixteen-year old Grace Holcomb is ready to take on one of the most iconic golf courses in all the world: Pebble Beach. Holcomb will represent the First Tee of Greater Wilmington when she competes in the 2019 PURE Insurance Championship, an official PGA TOUR Champions ...
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The First Tee of Greater Wilmington Teen Selected to Compete in PGA TOUR Champions PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee Grace Holcomb heads to Pebble Beach this September Wilmington, NC (July 3, 2019) – First Tee and PGA TOUR Champions announced today Grace Holcomb will represent th...
Read MoreThe First Tee of Greater Wilmington hosted the second annual Halloween party yesterday at our facility adjacent to the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. A special thanks to all of of the participants and coaches for making this such a fun and successful event....
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We hosted our 6th Annual Future Generations Tournament at Porters Neck Country Club on Monday, October 15. The event was a success thanks to strong community support following the tragic Hurricane Florence. We would like to thank our all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers for their support of t...
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Our chapter is one of many in the First Tee network. First Tee is reaching young people in all 50 states and select international locations on golf courses, in elementary schools and through other youth-serving organizations.