Allison has been a participant at The First Tee of Central Florida since January 2015, joining a session after her younger brother Scott got involved in our program. Allison is truly one of the most courteous young ladies we have ever met and although she exhibits all of The First Tee Nine Core Values and Life Skills the one that stands out the most to us is Goal Setting. Since we have known Allison she has always wanted to be in the medical field specializing in pediatrics. While participating in our Birdie Level curriculum, Allison began creating her goal ladder (for golf, health, and future careers) and realized that she wanted to become a nurse practitioner. She immediately began to take the steps needed, which were under her control (a The First Tee lesson) to help her attain her goal. She enrolled in the nursing program at her high school and has completed 40 clinical hours at a nursing home, earned her certification as a CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) and she is waiting to sit for her boards to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Even more impressive is that she researched colleges and determined on her own which college would be the best for her to achieve her goals and has been accepted to the University of South Florida, majoring in nursing. Her mom, who is extremely supportive told me “I didn’t even know she had applied and had been accepted, she’s done everything on her own.”
Upon graduation in May, Allison will enroll in the University of South Florida.
The designation of Scholar brings with it eligibility for select named scholarships offered by partnering family foundations of The First Tee HQ. The scholarships vary in value. Participant Allison Hilton Designated a The First Tee Scholar
High School Senior Allison Hilton has been one of 90 high school seniors in The First Tee designated a The First Tee Scholar Class of 2018-2019. The First Tee Scholars Program is a distinction awarded to teen participants who excel in academics, leadership, character development, and chapter and community involvement. Allison joins Topanga Sena (Class of 2017-2018), as our two The First Tee Designated Scholars.
Allison has been a participant at The First Tee of Central Florida since January 2015, joining a session after her younger brother Scott got involved in our program. Allison is truly one of the most courteous young ladies we have ever met and although she exhibits all of The First Tee Nine Core Values and Life Skills the one that stands out the most to us is Goal Setting. Since we have known Allison she has always wanted to be in the medical field specializing in pediatrics. While participating in our Birdie Level curriculum, Allison began creating her goal ladder (for golf, health, and future careers) and realized that she wanted to become a nurse practitioner. She immediately began to take the steps needed, which were under her control (a The First Tee lesson) to help her attain her goal. She enrolled in the nursing program at her high school and has completed 40 clinical hours at a nursing home, earned her certification as a CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) and she is waiting to sit for her boards to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Even more impressive is that she researched colleges and determined on her own which college would be the best for her to achieve her goals and has been accepted to the University of South Florida, majoring in nursing. Her mom, who is extremely supportive told me “I didn’t even know she had applied and had been accepted, she’s done everything on her own.”
Upon graduation in May, Allison will enroll in the University of South Florida.
The designation of Scholar brings with it eligibility for select named scholarships offered by partnering family foundations of The First Tee HQ. The scholarships vary in value.
Allison has been a participant at The First Tee of Central Florida since January 2015, joining a session after her younger brother Scott got involved in our program. Allison is truly one of the most courteous young ladies we have ever met and although she exhibits all of The First Tee Nine Core Values and Life Skills the one that stands out the most to us is Goal Setting. Since we have known Allison she has always wanted to be in the medical field specializing in pediatrics. While participating in our Birdie Level curriculum, Allison began creating her goal ladder (for golf, health, and future careers) and realized that she wanted to become a nurse practitioner. She immediately began to take the steps needed, which were under her control (a The First Tee lesson) to help her attain her goal. She enrolled in the nursing program at her high school and has completed 40 clinical hours at a nursing home, earned her certification as a CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) and she is waiting to sit for her boards to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Even more impressive is that she researched colleges and determined on her own which college would be the best for her to achieve her goals and has been accepted to the University of South Florida, majoring in nursing. Her mom, who is extremely supportive told me “I didn’t even know she had applied and had been accepted, she’s done everything on her own.”
Upon graduation in May, Allison will enroll in the University of South Florida.
The designation of Scholar brings with it eligibility for select named scholarships offered by partnering family foundations of The First Tee HQ. The scholarships vary in value. 
Kaufman was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He played college golf at Louisiana State University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in marketing and turned professional.
Kaufman played on the Web.com Tour in 2015. After missing the cut in his first three tournaments, he finished T-4 in the next two and won the third, the United Leasing Championship to claim his first professional title. He finished the year sixth on the money list to earn his card for the 2016 PGA Tour season.
On October 25, 2015, Kaufman earned his first victory on the PGA Tour by winning the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open by a single stroke over six players. In the final round, he came from seven strokes back after a round of 61, that included eight birdies and an eagle, to claim his maiden victory. This earned him a place into the 2016 Masters Tournament and 2016 PGA Championship.
At the 2016 Masters Tournament, Kaufman shot a 69 during the third round, which was the best of the day in tough scoring conditions. As a result, he played in the last group during the final round, alongside defending champion Jordan Spieth.
Our LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Program is the perfect complement to our The First Tee Programs, providing girl-centric environments to learn the game of golf. Participating in our Girls Golf Clinics provide girls a great opportunity for girls to be girls, to socialize, participate non-golf opportunities where they create lasting friendships, and just be themselves. While our classes in The First Tee far exceed industry average (37% versus an industry average of 25%), our classes still are predominately male dominated. During our Girls-Golf Classes our girls don’t have to worry about the boys being there. Fun is our focus for our Girls Golf Program, and, once we have the girls’ attention, our golf instruction helps prepare them for a lifetime of enjoyment of the game while also inspiring them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and live active and healthy lives.
Why is it important for young girls to have accessibility to programs like Girls-Golf?
As I previously mentioned, participation in sports, particularly golf can have positive effects on the growth and development of young girls. By providing girl-centric programs led by strong female role models, we provide girls with the platform they need to become high-achievers in their personal goals, boost their self-esteem and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment.
Additionally the impact of participation in sports for a young girl can have results far beyond their formative years. Executive women believed that sports helped them in a variety of ways including:
“With gifts of more than $200,000 to the chapter to date, Mr. Barley has become The First Tee of Central Florida’s largest donor. His annual gift allows us to make a tremendous impact on local youth, and we are so grateful for his continued commitment to our organization,” said Thomas Lawrence, Executive Director of The First Tee of Central Florida.
In addition to being a Trustee of The First Tee, Barley is also involved as an Advisory Board Member for the Central Florida chapter. His expertise in the careful and thoughtful investment of funds and talent has helped to grow the Central Florida organization to become one of the strongest chapters in the country. Just this past August, the First Tee of Central Florida celebrated its five-year anniversary. During the past five years, the organization has shared its youth development programming with more than 90,000 local youth, positively impacting these children through programs delivered in 123 Central Florida elementary schools, 22 after-school programs, and on 10 golf courses throughout the region.
“Without the support of benefactors like Mr. Barley, this widespread impact would not be possible. We truly appreciate all that he does for our organization’s mission and vision,” added Lawrence.
You can join Chris Barley and our efforts to positively impact the lives of Central Florida youth by donating to The First Tee of Central Florida today!
In their first Livestream on Facebook, Martin Hall first examined my swing by capturing a video image on his phone that he was able to refer to and focus on my club face. What I learned was why my club face was closed. The answer to my question was simple, my grip. He helped improve my grip by placing my thumb more forward on the club. The results were proven effective immediately because when he asked me to swing with the corrected grip, the ball flight was straighter.