This important national academy managed by The First Tee home office is provided for advanced high school players interested in playing college golf. Twent-four elite junior golfers from The First Tee chapters across the country were selected from hundreds of applicants to attend the academy hosted by our chapter in July. Applicants must have low handicaps and be enrolled in The First Tee for a minimum of three years.
Chapter participant Tyler Mistretta was selected to attend the academy and Chapter Coaches Connie Capanegra, LPGA and Jack Barrett were selected to coach during the week.
“It was an awesome week,” said Tyler Mistretta.
“I met new friends, great coaches and learned a lot about how to improve my game and scoring.”
Participants were immersed in the routines of playing college golf by living in the dormitories at Palm Beach Atlantic University, walking morning rounds of 18-holes while carrying their bags, participating in structured work out sessions and engaging in late afternoon practice sessions at our golf facility in Dyer Park.
Jupiter Hills, Seagate Country Club and The Palm Beach Par 3 generously hosted the students for golf during the week. The curriculum of The First Tee Life Skills Experience was incorporated into every aspect of the academy.
Specifically, during the academy the students participated in interactive sessions in the areas of:
- Golf Technique
- Education and Career Exploration
- Physical Fitness and Nutrition
- Golf Equipment Fitting
