Thank you for all you have done with the First Tee with me. In recognition of your help to enrich me in the grand game of golf, I had to write you a letter to thank you for doing all you could. I know that no ordinary person would pay for all the tournaments for some one, but you would give hundreds of dollars to assist a child play golf. That means something.

From the basics of putting to hitting massive two hundred fifty yard draw tee shots, you and the rest of the First Tee staff have been there. Now, I can go on any golf course from any level tees, and I have the confidence to shoot in the forties. The things you have given me is something you can’t find by purchasing it. I just want to say thank you.

Because you have helped me so much, I would like to invite you to come to my Middle School graduation on June 19th (date might be changed). I would tremendously appreciate your arrival to this event in my life. If you can, please call back. I don’t know if I can say this enough, but thank you.

Sincerely, Subabsish Bhowmik

"This program has done a lot for me, and that's why I help today. I want other kids to know what's available to them through The First Tee. It's very important."

– Evan Sanchez, five year participant and Columbia University Student.
   John F. Gaffney Memorial Scholarship recipient.

"Golf, Life Skills, academic mentoring and important new experiences. That's why this program works. It's what makes The First Tee special."

– Lloyd Barksdale, Volunteer since program began

"I signed up for fun, but now I want to play golf and meet new people all the time. I even play in tournaments with my sister, and my mom loves to watch."

– Anthony Cox, 4+ yr participant

"It's affordable, fun, and my wife and I love it for our kids. I wish I had something like this when I was growing up."

– Henry Dorsey, parent