Learning Life Skills THROUGH GOLF

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A $10 million capital campaign for a trailblazing and futuristic-looking learning center for young golfers of Collier County is gaining velocity. The First Tee – Naples/Collier chapter was founded by current Executive Director Cindy Darland with the support of co-founding sponsors Arthrex and Collier Enterprises in 2007. At the time, 30 youths participated in after-school mentoring programs; by 2011, there were 1,000 youths participating. First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation for the purpose of teaching the values inherent in the game of golf to children, especially to those who wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to the game and its positive values. Since 2019, the local First Tee board began searching for a permanent place to call home—a place where kids could connect with their peers and mentors…

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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2023

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