Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division
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Why I want my grandkids to play golf
Thursday, March 21st, 2019
by Jeff Tolman
I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one.
...Read MoreRegistration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season
...Read MoreTeam Washington among those competing in PGA Jr. League Championship
Monday, November 5th, 2018
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance
...Read MoreUSGA announces U.S. Junior field increase in 2020
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced
...Read MoreLocal juniors to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
The field of 81 PGA TOUR Champions players and 81 junior golfers is set for the 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee
...Read MoreHome Course to host PGA Jr. League Regional
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30.
...Read MoreNate Stember wins Hogan Cup Individual Title
Monday, August 13th, 2018
Nate Stember of Portland, Ore. won the individual title of the 50th Hogan Cup, held Aug. 11-12 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland.
...Read More50th Hogan Cup being held at Riverside G&CC
Friday, August 10th, 2018
Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada are gathering for the 50th playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches
...Read MoreLocal junior Montgomery Ferreira earns invitation to LPGA Major Championship qualifier
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
Seattle to host 2018 USA Special Olympic Games; golf included as one of the sports
Friday, February 16th, 2018
Seattle, Washington will play host to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, the national games for Special Olympics in the United States.
...Read MoreLPGA Foundation offers scholarships to young female golfers
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018
The 2018 LPGA Foundation scholarships are now available for application. These scholarship opportunities are available for all female junior golfers, and are not limited to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf participants.
...Read MoreWashington junior Zach Huang featured on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive
Thursday, January 25th, 2018
Seattle native Zach Huang, a finalist at the 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship held at August National last April, was featured by the Golf Channel on their Morning Drive
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for 2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
The United States Golf Association, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have officially launched the sixth year of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
...Read MoreUW Evans Scholars select their Executive Board
Monday, January 8th, 2018
The very first executive board of the University of Washington Evans Scholars was announced on January 7, following elections that were held on the Seattle campus.
...Read MoreSentryWorld to Host 2019 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship
Monday, December 18th, 2017
SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wis., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship.
...Read MoreWinter youth golf clinics with The First Tee of Greater Seattle
Monday, December 11th, 2017
The First Tee of Greater Seattle will host a three week Winter Clinic Series for juniors ages 7-18 at five different locations across King County.
...Read MoreRyan Kallenberger named executive director of First Tee of South Puget Sound
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017
Ryan Kallenberger has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of South Puget Sound, an organization that introduces young people to the established Nine Core Values
...Read MoreSpokane’s Daisy Dickenson selected to represent hospital at PGA TOUR event
Monday, October 23rd, 2017
Daisy Dickenson, 11, a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane, will have the experience of a lifetime when she represents the local hospital
...Read MoreThe First Tee of Greater Seattle selects Dan Wartelle as new executive director
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
Dan Wartelle has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle, an international youth development organization that introduces the game of golf
...Read MoreEvery Shot Counts with Mark Broadie
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Join the First Tee of Greater Seattle and the Western Washington PGA Chapter on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Jefferson Park GC for an educational session featuring guest speaker Mark Broadie
...Read MoreNew CEO appointed to lead The First Tee as it reaches 20-year milestone
Friday, September 29th, 2017
Jersey City, New Jersey (September 29, 2017) – Keith Dawkins, an executive for Viacom’s Nickelodeon, will become The First Tee’s next CEO, it was announced today by the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors.
...Read More‘Family Day’ at Boeing Classic is Saturday, Aug. 26
Thursday, August 24th, 2017
On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Boeing Classic – the region’s premier annual PGA TOUR Champions event – will provide families an up-close opportunity to watch golf legends compete
...Read MoreLocal First Tee chapters participate in inaugural Gearhart Cup
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
This past weekend nine participants from The First Tee of South Puget Sound and ten from The First Tee of Greater Seattle
...Read MoreSouthern California wins 49th Hogan Cup; Arasu earns medalist honors
Monday, August 14th, 2017
The team from Southern California pulled away on Sunday to win the 49th Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches, held Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, Ore.
...Read MoreBritish Columbia wins team title at 45th Junior America’s Cup
Friday, July 28th, 2017
Team British Columbia won the 45th Annual Junior America’s Cup, which was held this week at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash.
...Read MoreHeidi Wills steps down from First Tee of Greater Seattle
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017
An open letter from Craig Bruya, FTGS Board Chair
It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we send well wishes to our fearless leader, Heidi Wills, as she completes her time as Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle.
...Read MoreThree Junior Players from Washington’s First Tee Chapters Selected for PGA Tour Champions Event
Thursday, July 13th, 2017
The PGA TOUR Champions and The First Tee announced today the 81 junior golfers selected to play in the 2017 PURE Insurance Championship.
...Read MoreJunior America’s Cup Returns to Washington: Team Washington looks to defend title at The Home Course
Sunday, July 9th, 2017
by Bart Potter
When Washington state hosts the Junior America’s Cup team competition this July, it will do so as defending champion.
...Read MoreHighline College has scholarships available for young women golfers
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
If you are looking to play golf in college and continue your education, the Highline College women’s golf program has scholarships available for the fall of 2017.
...Read MoreAlvin Kwak medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at Classic Golf Club; Gunnar Knutson medals at Rock Creek
Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. shot 1-under 71 to claim medalist honors at U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying at Classic Golf Club in Spanaway, Wash.; while Gunnar Knutson of Mead, Wash. shot 3-over 75 to earn medalist honors at qualifying at the Club at Rock Creek in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
...Read MoreFive Questions: Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course
Thursday, June 8th, 2017
The folks at WE ARE GOLF sat down with Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course to get to know a bit more about the Youth on Course program.
...Read MoreChampions at PNW PGA Girls’ and Boys’ Junior Championships advance to nationals
Monday, June 5th, 2017
At the PNW PGA Girls’ Junior Championship and Boys’ Junior Championship, held June 3-4, 2017 at Canyon Lakes GC in Kennewick, Wash.
...Read MoreQualifying schedule announced for Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
The Masters Tournament Foundation, PGA of America and United States Golf Association have partnered to create the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition for girls and boys
...Read MoreFirst Green Receives Another USGA Grant
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014
The First Green has announced it has been awarded a $155,750 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) grant by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for 2014
...Read More9-Hole JR Series Launched
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013The 9-Hole JR Series has been launched to provide an affordable alternative for junior tournament golf. It provides a tournament environment for beginners and accomplished players alike.
9-hole events will be held twice a month at different venues for all levels of juniors 6-17 years of age.
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