First Tee Prince William County Hosts Successful Benefit Golf Tournament

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA. - First Tee Prince William County held their annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Forest Greens Golf Club, in Triangle, VA.  Registration packages ranged from $79 for adults to $45 for junior players, including green and cart fees, practice range balls, along with a box lunch catered by Forest Greens.  

Twenty foursomes teed off at 1:00pm under slightly over-cast skies and near perfect golf conditions.  Tournament players were given the opportunity to participate in charity raffles for prizes, including rounds of golf at local courses, numerous gift cards to local restaurants and ice-creameries, sporting goods businesses, and a local winery.  

The First Tee Prince William County raised $6,427 from player registration fees and business sponsorships.  Wegman’s came in as Top Sponsor with a direct donation of $3,000 to the program, bringing the total fundraising to $9,427 for the day’s event.  All proceeds go to the First Tee Prince William County program.

Indigo Golf Partners, who manage the three public golf course in Prince William, recently completed renovations and realignment of all the bunkers at Forest Greens Golf Course.  According to Alan Smith, Executive Director of First Tee Prince William County, “The course has never looked better! We had a great day!” 

The mission 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.  

The First Tee Prince William County program uses golf to teach youth life lessons and leadership skills. Sessions include a fun, group setting for youth ages 7 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, First Tee helps youth become good golfers and even better people. 

To learn more about how you can register your child for this popular youth sports program, visit First Tee Prince William County.