Mourning the loss of President George H.W. Bush
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog

“Golf has meant a lot to me. It means friendship, integrity and character.” -George H.W. Bush George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States and former Honorary Chairman of The First Tee from its inception in 1997 until he was succeeded by his son, President George W. Bush in 201, pas...

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2018 Pebble Beach Raffle Winners
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog

We’re pleased to announce that this year’s raffle winner of the all-expenses paid trip for four to Pebble Beach is Fred Yoo of Turf Valley! Congrats, Mr. Yoo! The cash prize winners are: $400: Mark Giler $100: Greg Peel  $100: R.L. Gladden $100: Lonnie Robbins  Special thanks to R.L. G...

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Sponsor Call: New Branded Shirts for Participants
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog

Would your company like to help grow the First Tee of Howard County? Our participants often play at other golf courses in The First Tee or other organized events (Metro Tour events, MAPGA or other junior tournaments), or in events like Drive, Chip and Putt© Competitions where the appearance of our ...

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Thank You to Our 2018 Tournament Sponsors, Volunteers and Players
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog

Thank you to all of our sponsors, players, volunteers, board members and especially our tireless committee chairs, Nicola Morgal and Phil Bryan, who made our 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, August 10 at Fairway Hills a great success in raising funds for our youth programs. Check out photos ...

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Meet & Greet with Kassie Zamora
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog, Participants

This month, we’re catching up with Kassie Zamora, an Eagle-level player with The First Tee of Howard County who has been part of our program for the last six years, along with her two sisters, Karlie and Kara. Q: Why did you first get involved with The First Tee of Howard County? A: My younge...

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Delegate Frank Turner Confirmed to Board of Directors
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog, Board of Directors

The First Tee of Howard County is honored to have Maryland State Delegate Frank Turner join our Board of Directors. A resident of Columbia, Delegate Turner has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1994, and currently serves as vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees leg...

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Meet & Greet with Karlie Zamora
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog, Participants

 This month, we’re catching up with Karlie Zamora, an Ace-level player with The First Tee of Howard County who has been part of our program for the last six years, along with her two sisters, Kassie and Kara. Q: Why did you first get involved with The First Tee of Howard County? A:I started t...

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Meet & Greet with Kara Zamora
| By Lindsley Stys
Categories: Blog, Participants

This month, we’re catching up with Kara Zamora, a rising Birdie-level player with The First Tee of Howard County who has been part of our program for the last five years, along with her two sisters, Kassie and Karlie. Q: Why did you first get involved with The First Tee of Howard County? A: I ...

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