PGA TOUR Superstore Helps The First Tee and its Chapters...

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PGA TOUR Superstore Helps The First Tee and its Chapters...
PGA TOUR Superstore Helps The First Tee and its Chapters Increase Participation and Gain New Donors December Matching Grant Program Yields $20,000 and Year-Long 5% Participation Obstacle Introduces 400,000 Youth to The First Tee In 2015, PGA TOUR Superstore will once again team up with the PGA TOUR, Inc. and The First Tee to inspire growth of programs for youthful people in store markets by continuing the “PGA TOUR Superstore 5% Obstacle.” In 2014, the “PGA TOUR Superstore 5% Obstacle,” which challenged 18 chapters of The First Tee to grow the number of youthful people reached by 5% over the previous year, drew more than 416,000 youthful people to The First Tee chapters in their communities. Chapters earned $215,000 in new grants from PGA TOUR Superstore through the obstacle. During the month of December, online items made through thefirsttee.org by new donors were matched one-to-one, up to $20,000, by PGA TOUR Superstore. More than $45,000 was lifted, making it the highest total amount ever lifted online in December. “We are thankful for PGA TOUR Superstore’s ongoing commitment to youthful people throughout this country and furthermore their support in store markets,” said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief govt officer of The First Tee. “They continue to propel The First Tee forward through innovative philanthropic programs, and we look forward to the obstacle introduced this year.” In 2015, PGA TOUR Superstore will once again team up with the PGA TOUR, Inc. and The First Tee to inspire growth of programs for youthful people in store markets by continuing the “PGA TOUR Superstore 5% Obstacle.” In total, PGA TOUR Superstore, in partnership with The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, is pledging more than $400,000 in grants and incentives in 2015 to continue growing opportunities to reach youthful people who would not otherwise be served through The First Tee chapters “PGA TOUR Superstore associates are excited to help attract new participants to The First Tee chapters in their communities,” said Dick Sullivan, President and CEO, PGA TOUR Superstore. “The growth strategy for The First Tee chapters means more resources stay in the local community and more youthful people benefit from the character education programs.” “PGA TOUR Superstore 5% Challenge” is focused on increasing the number of youthful people taking part in the Life Skills Experience, the program shipped by trained coaches at chapters. Using golf as a platform, The First Tee helps youthful people learn life skills that build character and give them the confidence to make healthy choices. The First Tee programs are centered on Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. In 18 of the 23PGA TOUR Superstore markets, The First Tee is currently serving youthful people through programs at golf amenities, in-school through The First Tee Countrywide School Program and after-school at other youth-centered locations through The First Tee Drive. Arthur Blank, Chairman of PGA TOUR Superstore and Trustee of The First Tee, pledged $1 million to support the youth development organization’s goal of reaching 10 million additional youthful people from 2011 to 2017. Since 2012, a share of the Trustee reward to The First Tee has been distributed by PGA TOUR Superstore and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to The First Tee chapters in many of the PGA TOUR Superstore markets. PGA TOUR Superstore associates support The First Tee chapters reaching youthful people in East Palo Alto, Atlanta, Chicago, Paramus, Dallas, Delray Beach, Denver, Myrtle Beach, Naples, Phoenix, Westbury, Long Island, Irvine, California and Palm Desert, California. In addition to grants, the stores provide chapter participants with access to point out-of-the-art teaching, club fitting, golf lessons and skills training. The stores also feature visual elements that build recognition with their customers for The First Tee’s mission. For more information about The First Tee, visit www.thefirsttee.org . For more information about PGA TOUR Superstore, visit www.pgatoursuperstore.com . About The First Tee The First Tee ( www.thefirsttee.org ), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of youthful people by providing instructional programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches youthful people on golf classes, in elementary schools, at other youth-serving locations and on military installations. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has released the game of golf and its values to more than 10.5 million youthful people in all 50 United States and select international locations. The First Tee’s Founding Associates are LPGA, the Masters Event, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. Shell Oil Company is The First Tee’s Founding Corporate Partner and Johnson & Johnson is its Legacy Partner. Former President George W. Bush serves as honorary chair.