Congratulations to NNJGA member Maggie Jones who has been selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy in Eugene, OR. The academy takes place July 28-August 4 at the University of Oregon. Maggie is one of 94 participants, ages 13-17, selected to participate in the academy experience.

The purpose of the academy is to provide The First Tee participants with valuable character education and leadership instruction through The First Tee Life Skills Experience curriculum. Highlights of the week include workshops, career exploration, seminars, and golf clinics. Twenty-four coaches, including Chris Dewar, Director of Golf and Life Skills for The First Tee of Northern Nevada, will be on hand to provide life skills and golf instruction.

Maggie is the first participant from The First Tee of Northern Nevada selected to participate in the Life Skills and Leadership Academy.

Congratulations Maggie!

Congratulations to NNJGA member Tess Jones who has been selected to attend The Toro Future Leaders Forum to be held at Walt Disney World Resort November 12-15 in Orlando, Florida.  Eighty-eight participants across the nation applied and 50 finalists were selected.
During her 4-day stay at the Walt Disney World Resort, Tess will attend educational sessions on marketing, horticulture, hospitality, and tournament management. Tess will also learn about Walt Disney's approach to leadership and how to apply their approach to personal goals and leadership styles. Additionally, participants will be granted behind-the-scenes access to the Children's Miracle Network  Classic presented by Walmart and will visit tournament staff to learn what it takes to run a PGA TOUR tournament.  

Congratulations Tess!

Local Teen Selected to Play in the Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach!

Alexandra "Alex" Phillips, a 17 year old Eagle student with The First Tee of Northern Nevada, has been selected to play in the Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, August 31 - September 6, 2009.

Alex was one of 39 for the selection process that concluded today at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in New Hampshire. The selection process included two days of competitve stroke play, written comprehension tests on The First Tee Life Skills, etiquette, and USGA rules of golf, and personal interviews.

Alex struggled through her first round only to come back and improve her score by nine strokes on the final day of play. Her ability to persevere, and scores on her tests and interviews led to her being one of the 22 young women selected. The boys selection process takes place next week at Shadow Valley Country Club in Rogers, AR.

The Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach presented by Nature Valley showcases the talent and character of young people from The First Tee. An official Champions Tour event, the tournament pairs one junior with a Champions Tour player and two amateurs. A total of 70 spots are awarded to young people from The First Tee.

Congratulations Alex and good luck in Pebble Beach!

Alex and former President George H. W. Bush, Honorary Chairman of The First Tee in New Hampshire