NEWS! from The First Tee of Roanoke Valley May 2017
Plan to join us for the 34th annual Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Tournament, sponsored by Kroger, May 19-21 at Roanoke Country Club. Tournament information is available on the Scott Robertson Memorial web site www.scottrobertson.com.
Thank you to Scott Robertson Tournament Sponsors!
Kroger
Common Wealth Growth Group
BB&T
Hearp Brokerage
Olive Garden
Davenport & Co.
We so appreciate your support!
DRIVE CHIP AND PUTT Clinics start May 15th
GET READY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT! with our first-ever clinic series that starts May 15th. First Tee – Roanoke Valley Drive Chip and Putt clinics are available to participants of any age and skill level in preparation for local qualifiers with an emphasis in maximizing scores or just to improve golf skills in all three areas. The cost is $25. Register online: https://www.firstteeroanokevalley.org/register/
Area DRIVE CHIP AND PUTT qualifiers include:
June 8 Farmington CC Charlottesville, VA
June 14 Bryan Park Golf Greensboro, NC
June 28 Lakeview Golf Harrisonburg, VA
Find a location that fits your schedule at www.drivechipandputt.com
Summertime is near! Register your kiddos for fun at First Tee – Roanoke Valley!
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION: The 2017 summer and fall classes at First Tee – Roanoke Valley are posted on our website https://www.firstteeroanokevalley.org/register/ Summer classes start in June. If you are not sure which class your child should be enrolled in, please email or phone Coach Bill. We generally follow the national age standards where 7 is the minimum age for PLAYer, age 9 for PAR; age 11 for BIRDIE, and age 13 for EAGLE. Children ages 5 – 7 are eligible for our chapter program, Tiger Paws. All participants who are new to First Tee should plan to start in either the Tiger Paw or Player classes. Register on-line today! Please note: As of April 5th, First Tee – Roanoke Valley has a new online registration system. If your child has attended classes here in the past, please click here for registration instructions.
WE OFFER CLASSES AT VISTA LINKS, too! Thanks to Coach Scott Frasier, First Tee is offering entry multi-level spring and summer classes at Vista Links. Register on-line today!
WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES AT THE WESTLAKE Thanks to Coach Darren Doyle, First Tee is offering entry level classes in Franklin County this summer. Register on-line today!
SIGN UP NOW FOR GIRLS ONLY LPGA USGA GOLF CAMP LEAD BY COACH MARY BETH! Coach Mary Beth will make a guest appearance this summer at The First Tee – Roanoke Valley to lead our special Girls Only afternoon golf camp June 6 – 8, from 1pm – 3pm. Register online today!
WELCOME BACK CLINIC Get ready for summer golf at our Welcome Back Clinic on Friday June 9th. Drop by First Tee anytime between 2:30pm – 5:30pm for special games, club fitting, summer sign ups and more. Bring a friend! Registration requested; email Coach Bill [email protected] to register.
Congratulations! To two of our chapter participants on their selection to national events
Grace Huffman selected to attend the Par 3 Championship at The Kanawha in Richmond
Alisa Caraballo selected to attend the John Deere Girls Only Drive Your Future Academy at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta
GO PLAY GOLF! Junior Golf Specials in the area
Big Lick Golf Driving Range | 4855 Hollins Rd • Roanoke, VA 24019 • (540) 563-4699
Tuesdays (10-4): Seniors (55 and older) / half priced range balls
Wednesdays (10-4): Ladies / half priced range balls
Thursdays (10-4): Juniors (16 and younger) / half priced range balls
Brookside Par 3 Golf Course | 6303 Williamson Rd • Roanoke, VA 24019 • (540) 366-6059
Daily: $8.00 Green Fees for juniors (and adult playing partners)
Hanging Rock Golf Club | 1500 Red Lane • Salem, VA 24153 • (540)-389-7275
Daily: Half priced range balls for juniors (17 and under)
Saturdays: Parent-child 18 hole specials after 12:00 pm
Lakeside Golf Center | 400 Northern Dr. • Salem, VA 24153 • (540) 375-6708
Daily: Discount pricing on range balls for juniors (10 am – 6 pm)
Salem Municipal Golf Course | 601 Academy St. • Salem, VA 24153 • (540) 354-3542
Daily: Juniors and Students $5.00 (unlimited play)
The Westlake | 360 Chestnut Creek Dr. • Hardy, VA 24101 • (540) 721-4214
Daily: Free greens fee for juniors ages 17 & under
*Call ahead for more information and availability
WANT TO PLAY IN A JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT? Click here to find opportunities in our area. Pars and Birdies!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Greenbrier Classic Youth Day July 4th
Delta Dental State Open of Virginia Youth Day July 19; tournament 20- 22
The 6th Annual Parent Child Golf Tournament is set for September 23 & 24th, 2017.
Your Donations Directly Benefit Our Participants
More happens at First Tee – Roanoke Valley because your donations directly impact programs being delivered to each and every student. Every participant matters—and every gift, no matter the size, matters. Class fees only cover a small percentage of the cost to run our programs; the rest depends on the generosity of people like you. Donate Now!
IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR KROGER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION!! Please register and/or renew your Kroger Plus Card to benefit First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Community contributions are essential to First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Follow these easy instructions and your grocery shopping will benefit our programs:
1. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards
2. Click on “Create an Account”
3. Fill out information and click “Create Account”
4. Fill out information and include your Kroger Plus Card number*
5. Under “Community Rewards” select “Enroll”
6. Fill out information
7. Select our organization – 83330- Scott Robertson Memorial / 1st Tee Rke Valley
8. Click on “Enroll”
9. You will receive a confirmation email
10. You will see Scott Robertson Memorial/1st Tee Rke Valley listed under Community Rewards on your Account Summary page.
Every time you swipe your Kroger Plus Card at the register, First Tee – Roanoke Valley benefits. It is that simple!
*Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
Thank you for your support of First Tee – Roanoke Valley!