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EMPOWER YOUTH with your donation to First Tee – Roanoke Valley

First Tee – Roanoke Valley is providing kids and teens with the tools to set goals, resolve conflicts, manage emotions and much more. “I wouldn’t be the person I am today if I were not introduced to this program that has given me so much. My character has been impacted in a way that I feel more confident and comfortable when I am in any situation.” – First Tee alumnus Alexandra Batista. While incorporating the game of golf into a fun and active environment, our adult coaches help kids, like Alexandra, grow socially, emotionally and academically in all areas of life. This year – make the decision to empower kids and teens with your donation to First Tee – Roanoke Valley. First Tee – Roanoke Valley is currently serving more than 961 kids and teens annually, with support from hundreds of event and program volunteers. Additionally, First Tee – Roanoke Valley has offered programming at more than 35 schools and youth centers reaching 9,000 additional kids throughout our community. Make the decision to empower young people with your donation to First Tee – Roanoke Valley today.

WIN! Tiger Woods Caddy Bib

Help support First Tee – Roanoke Valley by purchasing a ticket to win this autographed Tiger Woods bib!
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We are only selling 100 tickets at $50 a piece! 
Each ticket you purchase will give you a chance to win this
authentic framed Buick Invitational caddy bib autographed by
Tiger Woods and Stevie Williams.
Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational 6 times; 1999, 2003, then 4 consecutive years from 2005 – 2008.  This bib is from 2008.
Only 100 will be sold.  There will be a live drawing and you do not have to be present to win.
Who knows…your donation to First Tee – Roanoke Valley may just land you a one-of-a-kind piece!
Help us spread the word – forward this onto any golfers you think may be interested.

2019 Raffle Prize Winners

Winner  (first name) Winner (last name ) 2019 Donation
Breedlove  Blue 5 $50 gift card
Cameron Dillon $25 gift card to Kohls
CJ Johnson $250 Gift card Kevin Hurley Photography
Josh Morris (1) sets of Greens fees for 4 people at  RCC and a dozen golf balls
Miles 1 set of Greens fees for 4 people at the Westlake
Robbie Deane 1 – $50 gift certificates Davidson’s Clothing for Men
Sink 2 – $50 gift certificates Davidson’s Clothing for Men
Brady Geary 2 travel golf bags
Collier 4 1-hour jump passes Launching Pad and $10 Chick Fil A gift card
Grove Fralin 4 passes to Putt Putt Fun Center
Elizabeth Palmer 4 skate passes  Roanoke Valley Skate Center
Amelia Davis 4 skate passes  Roanoke Valley Skate Center
Mady Eversole 7-11 Slurpee party
Caroline Wills A birthday party for up to 10 children (ages 6 – 10), includes cake at First Tee
Cary Baber A Tribute to Golf coffeetable book
Colton West Apple airpods
Ryan Straub NBC backpack
Daisy Robertson Be Coach for a Day at First Tee
Lawson Fralin Blue Cow ice cream flight ($10 gift card)
Gent Chick Fil A Golf Themed Gift Box, includes $25 gift card for catering tray
Scott Jones class fees for one student for one session at First Tee
Caroline Gilreath Custom Girl Scout Cookie basket – up to 5 boxes of your favorites delivered to your home in February 2020
Collier Custom golf scorecard holders (Draw 10)
David Davis Custom golf scorecard holder
Brad Allen Custom golf scorecard holder
Owen Bright Custom golf scorecard holder
Camp Custom golf scorecard holder
Carder Gilreath Custom golf scorecard holder
Joe Crandall Custom golf scorecard holder
Hall Blackwood Deluxe Popcorn Machine
Keegan Hatt Footjoy Classic Tour – Black- size 9
JJ Robertson Footjoy Icon Pyramid Laced Shoes size 4.5
Peyton Harris Footjoy Icon Pyramid Laced Shoes size 9
Hartberger FootJoy Shoe Bag
JJ Robertson Fornite Builder Set
Bailey Baber Giant Inflatable Unicorn
Inessa Everrett Gift card for afternoon of fun at Riddle Me Roanoke
Nicholas Glenn SRM glassware
Zachary handmade cheese board (mixed wood)
Corey Harris IPPOLITA Classico Sterling Silver Open Oval Cascade Earrings
Jason Childress Laser Glow Golf Party for 8 people at First Tee
Will Cain movie pass with Junior Mints
Savannah Johnson Odyssey White Ice #1 Putter 35 inch
Joe Crandall Olive Garden Gift Basket
Eversole one LARGE gray puffer vest
Jacob Romas One LARGE Navy Puffer Vest
Creasy Orange and Black Sun Mountain C-130 cart bag
S. Kellam Ping C67 Karsten Putter
Sutherland Crawford Ping Pengyo Putter w Super Stroke Slim 3.0 (red) grip
Harris Camp Punch card for Simulator Lab at First Tee
Keegan Hatt putting green for the pool
Masinter regular greens fees for 4 at Hanging Rock
Beth Whitely Roanoke Railyard Dawgs 4 general admission 2019-2020 regular season hockey tickets and $20 gift card to Chipolte
Schroeder set of SRM Tervis Tumblers
Bodine Barger Shopping Spree!  At The Candy Store $10 gift card
Lokar Taylor Swift Deluxe Album – Version 3
Neil Connor TaylorMade Rocket Ballz 3HL 17degree M flex
Justin Davis TaylorMade Rocket Ballz Driver 9.5 regular flex
Chris Tucker Titleist Ballyhack Navy Blue Stand Bag
Wesley Wilson US Kids Tour series| 57  V 5  5i-LW, 4H
Abby Hunter Use of TFT bouncy house for a party at location of your choice; must return clean and in good repair
Taylor Davis VT gift including: Clear carry bag, 2 VT ladies Shirts, VT Headcover and VT Hat
Ainsley Tompkins YOU CAN BE ANYTHING Barbie
Bailey Baber Family pack Chuck E Cheese
Philips Lamp
Emily Gard SRM Maroon Hat
Russell Wise SRM Maroon Hat
Arthur Lugar SRM Maroon Hat
Brady Geary SRM Maroon Hat
Avis SRM Blue Hat
Beamer SRM Blue Hat
Emily Gard SRM Blue Hat
Joel H SRM Blue Hat
Dillon Hicks SRM backpack
 

First Tee – Roanoke Valley Parent Child Tournament

We are once again asking for your help in producing another exciting event.  All proceeds from The Parent-Child go to support programming at First Tee – Roanoke Valley, our nationally recognized chapter of First Tee here in the Roanoke region.  We hope that we can count on you to contribute and be recognized as a sponsor at the event.  Please send your 2019 tax deductible contribution before September 1st so we can include your name in the tournament program and other signage. The seventh annual Parent-Child Tournament will be played at Roanoke Country Club on September 21st-22nd.  The event will be comprised of two person Parent-Child teams; we welcome teams of ALL ages and ALL abilities to play.  Adults may choose to be paired with a First Tee participant who may not have an adult to play with in the tournament. The goal of First Tee is 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.  We strongly believe that family plays a large role in a child’s love of the game, and this tournament will give them the opportunity to cultivate that love for golf and strengthen a family/mentor bond. Sponsors play a large role in making our tournament a fantastic event for First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  It will be a great marketing opportunity for your company, as we expect to reach nearly 200 golfers and volunteers over the two-day event.  Depending on the level of donation, your company’s name/logo will be featured on our website, player information, scoreboard, hole sponsorship signs, or banners at the course.

For your convenience, contributions may be made online by clicking HERE!

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Download and mail this form: 2019 Parent Child Sponsorship Opportunities

Mail to our facility: 3707 Densmore Road, NW  Roanoke, VA 24017.

We are truly looking forward to a very competitive yet fun event in September.  We trust that you won’t miss out on helping us make this unique tournament a great event!    Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Meg Wise  and Miller Baber Tournament Co-Chairs     First Tee Parent Child Tournament is a project of The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Academy, a nonprofit organization.   

SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE for the 8th annual Parent Child Tournament, September 21 and 22, 2019 at Roanoke Country Club. Team registration will open in June 2019. Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this great event!

CASTING FOR NEW GOLF COMPETITION ON ABC

Introducing MEGA MINIATURE GOLF, a fun and physical TV competition from the network that brought you WIPEOUT! MysticArt Pictures is casting nationwide for golfers and passionate mini golfers 18+ who want to take on the world’s biggest miniature golf course and have the chance to win a big cash prize! The show is filming in the Greater Los Angeles area in February/March 2019, with auditions taking place through the end of November. All applicants must complete an audition and submit golf footage as detailed on www.minigolfcasting.com, golf photos, and fill out the Mega Mini Golf application on www.minigolfcasting.com.    

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO AUDITION:

1. Attend the Mega Miniature Golf Los Angeles Open Call on November 10th at Golf N Stuff Family Fun Park – Norwalk. To register for a VIP audition time, email [email protected] with the subject “Open Call – First Tee” and include your name and phone number.  Please also copy Sara Henika at [email protected] on your email.  A member of the talent team will reach out to help you secure a time. There will be an opportunity at the open call to demonstrate golf skills and complete your golf footage in person! 2. Audition via Skype from anywhere in the country!  If you would like to audition via Skype, the Director of Casting can help fast track you through the audition process. Please reach out to [email protected] with your name and phone number, and she will connect you with a member of the talent team to schedule a Skype. Please also copy Sara Henika at [email protected] on your email.