To promote golf and its life-enhancing values with an emphasis on teaching youth and the disadvantaged
TGF_2011_Progress_Report_LR72.pdf
Tri-Cities PGA Pro-Am Series
Tri-Cities Amateur Tour
Tri-Cities Amateur Championship
TGA Toyota Junior Tour
Tri-Cities PGA Junior Series
The First Tee of Tri-Cities
Golf Leagues
Clinics
The Tennessee Golf Foundation is dedicated to promoting the game of golf and providing opportunities for juniors and adults to learn the game and compete.
Contact us if you are interested in supporting our juniors. All support raised will stay within the Tri-Cities community.
Contact info:
Cody Weems
423-747-4974
cweems_pgahq.com
Something for EVERY Junior! Whether you are brand new to the game or are looking for high level competitions, you can learn the game or compete here!
Our vision is to teach The First Tee Nine Core Values™; providing the vehicle through which kids in the Tri-Cities can accomplish their dreams, thrive socially, excel academically and athletically, and become productive members of society with integrity, strong family values and commitment to community.
Clinics designed for juniors 6-13 years of age. The clinics provide a chance to learn the game of golf in an affordable FUN, safe environment. Equipment is provided if necessary.
2011 SPRING CLASSES:
Cattails Golf Course (Kingsport)
6-13 Year Olds June 21, 22, 28 & 29 4:00-5:00
6-13 Year Olds July 19, 20, 26 & 27 4:00-5:00
Homeschool Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 2:30-3:30
27, Oct. 4, 11 & 18
6-13 Year Olds Sept. 6, 7, 13 & 14 4:00-5:00
6-13 Year Olds Sept. 20, 21, 27 & 28 4:00-5:00
6-13 Year Olds Oct. 4, 5, 11 & 12 4:00-5:00
Virginian Golf Club (Bristol)
6-13 Year Olds June 2, 9, 16 & 23 4:00-5:00
6-13 Year Olds July 7, 14, 21 & 28 4:00-5:00
Homeschool Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:30-3:30
Oct. 6, 13, & 20
6-13 Year Olds Sept. 1, 8, 15 & 22 Canceled
6-13 Year Olds Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13 & 20 Canceled
Pine Oaks (Johnson City)
6-13 Year Olds April 14, 21, 28 & May 5
For complete schedule, dates and application click here
The First Tee Tri-Cities
2011 Fall Program Schedule:
Pine Oaks PLAYer 8/16-10/4
Pine Oaks Par/Birdie 8/17-10/5
Big Hollow PLAYer/Par 8/16-10/4
Big Hollow Birdie/Eagle 8/17-10/5
Andrew Johnson PLAYer/Par 8/17-10/5
Steele Creek PLAYer 8/18-10/6
All students entering The First Tee Program must start at the PLAYer Level. For more information regarding The First Tee please visit www.TheFirstTeeTriCities.org
The mission statement of The First Tee of Tri-Cities is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
TFT Fall Registration Form 2011.pdf
2011 Schedule.pdf
2011 Clinic App.pdf
The Tri-Cities PGA Juniors Series compliments the TGA Junior Tour and gives juniors additional opportunities to compete locally. The top 8 qualifiers from each age division will be invited to compete in the Tri-Cities Junior Amateur Championship held at The Virginian Golf Club on July 25th.
2011 Schedule
Tri-Cities GC Tuesday June 7
Johnson City CC Saturday June 11
Cattails at MeadowView Wednesday June 15
Elizabethon Golf Course Tues-Wed June 21-22
Link Hill CC Monday June 27
Clear Creek Golf Course Thursday July 7
Graysburg Hill Golf Course Thursday July 14
End of the Season Championship at The Virginian GC on July 25th
Click here to view: Schedule, Qualifying, Championship, Age Divisions, Eligibility, and more...
REGISTER
How to Qualify for the Championship: Players best 3 scores will be averaged from TGA Junior Tour and Tri-Cities Junior Series Events. Players must play in atleast 1 Tri-Cities PGA Junior Series Event. Players must reside in the following counties or be a member of a facility in those counties: Washington, Sullivan, Greene, Hawkins, Claiborne, Grainger, Johnson, Carter, Hancock, Unicoi, Lee (VA), Scott (VA), Wise (VA), Washington (VA
The Toyota TGA Junior Tour exists to foster growth and development of junior golfers of all ages and abilities by providing them with positive experiences through competitive and educational events.
Membership Registration NOW Open!
Ages 4-18 can compete. Top qualifying players will earn invitations to play at the season-ending Championships. Two Divisions are available based on average score.
Other:
Tennessee Middle School Golf Association
The Junior Golf Travel League is designed to give high school players a competitive league to participate in to prepare them for their upcoming summer tournaments and High School tryouts. This league will take place at 6 Tri-Cities area golf courses.
The Golf Travel League consists of 6 weeks with 9 holes of play each week. Each week will be stroke play to better prepare the participants for their summer competition. This is a great way to gain tournament experience and prepare for the season.
Dates & Course:
Monday, April 4th Warriors Path Golf Course
Tuesday, April 12th Cattails at MeadowView
Wednesday, April 20th Country Club of Bristol
Wednesday, April 27th Elizabethton Golf Course
Monday, May 2nd Johnson City Country Club
Tuesday, May 10th The Crossings Golf Club
Elgibility: Grades 8-12, understanding of the Rules of Golf
Carry and walk 9 holes (no golf carts will be allowed)
Time: Tee Times start at 4:00 (will be emailed out a week prior to League day)
The Junior Golf League is designed to introduce students to the basics of tournament golf in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Players must already have a good understanding of how to play on the golf course and must be able carry their own golf bag for nine holes. Players are broken into Elementary, Middle and High School divisions and all rounds will be played using the USGA Rules of Golf. Awards will be given for Sportsmanship, Most Improved and Season Scoring Average, along with weekly prizes for closest to the hole on select holes.
The Golf League consists of 6 weeks with 9 holes of play each week. Each week will be stroke play to better prepare the participants for competitive golf. There will be a stroke limit as to not discourage the players. This is a great learning experience and great way to meet and play with other juniors.
Course: Big Hollow Par 3
Elgibility: Ages 8-17 (ages are broken into Elementary, Middle and High School). Must be able to keep score, carry bag and have basic understanding of Rules
Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 & May 12
Time: 4:30 Shot-Gun
Fee: $65 (includes green fees, favors and awards)
2011 Travel Golf League.pdf
Created to determine the top players in the area through a Point System. Top players will compete vs the PGA team in a Ryder Cup format at the end of the year. The Food City Tri-Cities Amateur Championship is the MAJOR of the year with the winner receiving an exemption onto the Cup Team. Players also receive points simply for participation.
Invitationals: 1-10: 50, 35, 30, 25, 20, 18, 16, 15, 14, 13 Field: 3
Tri-Cities Amateur Championship (Winner receives spot on Team)
1-15: 150, 100, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 25, 20, 18, 16, 15, 14, 13 Field: 5
TGA Qualifiers: Successful Qualifiers: 10 Field: 5
TGA Championships: Various Bonus points based on finish
TC Am Champ Entry Form.pdf
Click above to download registration forms
Winner receives Exemption onto Cup Match Team
Regular Points Update.pdf
Senior Points Update.pdf
Tennessee Golf Association Championship & Qualifiers
State Open, State Amateur, Senior State Open, Senior State Amateur, Four-Ball, Senior Four-Ball, Match Play, Senior Match Play & Junior Amateur
The Series runs from March 7 - Oct 24 at 13 area golf courses. Play with your regular group in this blind draw format that awards amateurs for participation and gives them a chance to draw out on teams for gift certificates. Senior Tees are available and some courses allow play on Sunday. Simply call the golf course to reserve your tee time. There is also a Low Am division.
Players earning 66 or more points throughout the year will be invited to the Partners Circle Final Pro-Am at Warriors Path Golf Course.
2011 TC PA Schedule.pdf
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