2010 & 2009 Archived Stories
Archived Stories and Features
2010
"Jason Mathus Wins Junior Tour." Official Press Release, August 12, 2010. Congratulations to 13-year-old Jason Mathus, a freshman at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, for winning The First Tee of Chicago Inaugural Junior Tour! To read the press release, please Click Here.
"Three Participants Qualify for City Amateur." Official Press Release, June 28, 2010. Congratulations to three participants who qualified for the 106th Chicago City Amateur by finishing in the Top 3 of the inaugural The First Tee of Chicago City Amateur Qualifier. To read the press release, please Click Here.
"Local Teen to Attend Leadership Academy." Official Press Release, June 15, 2010. Christopher Gee, a 16-year-old from Chicago and a five-year participant in The First Tee of Greater Chicago programs, has been selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy in Manhattan, KS. To read the press release, please Click Here.
"Area Teen Earns Scholarship Opportunity from The First Tee." Official Press Release, January 10, 2010. Congratulations to Phil Guison, who was named The First Tee Scholar of the Class of 2010. Read the official press release about Phil and the scholarship by Clicking Here.
2009
"Glenview Charity Sends Three Teens to Golf Camp." TribLocal Northbrook, September 25, 2009.
The First Tee of Chicago standout participants Khalid El-Amin, Martin Kim and Zach Stuart traveled all across the country to spend a week at one of The First Tee's elite golf academies. Read the story that appeared in the TribLocal Northbrook by Clicking Here.
"Local Teen to Attend Life Skills and Leadership Academy." Official Press Release, July 21, 2009.
The First Tee of Chicago participant Martin Kim, 16, was selected to attend a week-long academy at The University of Oregon. Read the official press release to find out more about Martin and his exciting week by Clicking Here.
"Local Teen to Attend Inaugural PLAYer Academy at University of Richmond." Official Press Release, June 3, 2009.
The First Tee of Chicago participant Zach Stuart, 16, was selected to attend the inaugural The First Tee PLAYer Advanced Academy at the University of Richmond June 23-30. Read the official press release to find out more about Zach and his exciting week by Clicking Here.
