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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!

or

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.

2017 video

  Highlights of First Tee – Roanoke Valley in 2017.  Enjoy!

AJGA Intership program

The American Junior Golf Association would like to partner with you to share opportunities with individuals interested in a career in the golf and/or sports industry. By working together, we can provide growth within the industry, create a diverse community and help each other succeed.

The backbone of the AJGA is its internship program. Each year we employ 100 interns to help us run our junior golf tournaments and/or work in-house at the AJGA National Headquarters. Our internship program is an excellent training ground for tournament operations and media relations. We hire and train hard working, motivated and positive problem solvers who make a difference in our organization and the industry.

The AJGA is committed to helping our interns further their career goals both within our organization and with our partners within the industry. We would love for you to share our internship opportunity to any individual you feel would be interested. Applicants may visit www.ajga.org/careers for the online application.

A few important items to note:

  • We are looking to fill our summer internship only.
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age by the start of the internship (dates are on the website).
  • Deadline Dates: Summer Internship – January 10 – The sooner an application is submitted, interviews and decision making process can begin.
  • The application is open on our website currently.

If you would like to learn more about our internship program, please check out these videos:

Lauren Shelly, Director of Recruiting & Special Events American Junior Golf Association 1980 Sports Club Drive Braselton, GA 30517 (770) 868-4200 (o) | (770) 298-4411 (m) [email protected]

May we count on you?

                                          It’s always exciting at First Tee – Roanoke Valley! Coach Bill, along with his talented staff and dedicated volunteers, has the pleasure of witnessing excitement every day at First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  A high five from a child who has been selected for a once –in-a-lifetime trip to Pebble Beach; the pride of an 8th grader for making the high school golf team; the joyful leap of a child after sinking a putt for the very first time.  This excitement comes from the reward of perseverance, a feeling of accomplishment, a sense of discovery.  These are the daily lessons – and rewards for participants at First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Since opening in 2005, First Tee – Roanoke Valley has touched many young lives each year.  To date in 2017, we have served over 7500 participants through programs conducted at our facility, through partnerships with Boys and Girls Club, The YMCA Magic Place, the W.E. Skelton 4H Camp, and in area public school PE classes.  Participants from our chapter are selected annually for multiple national opportunities, including The Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, a PGA Champions Tour event; First Tee Scholars Program; and for camps, tournaments, leadership training and various other opportunities around the United States. First Tee – Roanoke Valley continues to make a huge impact on the children we serve – and we couldn’t do it without you.  May we count on your support?  Gifts of appreciated stock are also accepted. Your gift to The Junior Golf Foundation of Virginia will support First Tee – Roanoke Valley as well as The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Tournament.  Our organization relies on financial contributions to cover 75% of our costs, which includes providing scholarships for children who benefit from (but cannot afford) our classes as well as salaries for the outstanding programming professionals who teach all of these children each year.  Your support will help ensure that the programs we provide to the children of our community can grow and expand.  Programs that focus on teaching life skills as well as golf; reward participants, as well as the coaches; and brings excitement to the lives of those involved. Thank you! for your consideration, Tom Robertson, Board Chair The Junior Golf Foundation of Virginia and First Tee – Roanoke Valley are projects of The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Academy, a 501©3 not-for-profit organization.