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The First Tee of Atlanta's “Play 9 - Live the Values” campaign emphasizes the importance of making Courtesy, Confidence, Honesty, Integrity, Judgment, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility and Sportsmanship part of your everyday life.  Each year, The First Tee of Atlanta teaches the Nine Core Values, along with the game of golf to over 700 kids throughout the Atlanta area.  We have witnessed the direct benefits of “Living the Values”…

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Collective Soul’s Ed Roland is spreading holiday cheer around a bunch of organizations.…

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GEORGIA STATE MEN'S GOLF VOLUNTEERS WITH FIRST TEE OF ATLANTA…

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Erin is one of five finalists in the Coca Cola America's Future Scholarship quest. Thirty high school seniors from around the nation applied. Erin was selected because of his First Tee affiliation, community service, academics, and ability to write a compelling essay. He will undergo grueling interviews and scrutiny of his self-management and interpersonal skills. His First Tee of Atlanta life skills training should serve him well.

Erin is the second The First Tee of Atlanta…

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Today, Christian Heavens The First Tee Scholar at Georgetown College in Kentucky teed off in the US Amateur. What a wonderful day for Christian, his First Tee Chapter in St Louis, Georgetown College, and The First Tee Network.

We, at The First Tee of Atlanta have a special affinity for Georgetown College. Three former members have either graduated or currently attend Georgetown because the institution offers a top notch educational experience along with the opportunity to…

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Thanks to my good friends who joined the community yesterday. We appreciate the help spreading awareness of The First Tee of Atlanta. Looking forward to the continued enhancements of this site by the team at Twin Bear and other community members. Live the Values and spread the word!

The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation is an affiliated fund of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation…

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We heard from PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem along with PGA of America President Jim Remy as well as First Tee CEO Joe Barrow. In addition, Congressman Jim Clyburn, who is the 1st South Carolinian and 2nd African American to serve as Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Reps. spoke at this important gathering.

He has helped champion and fund a relatively new First Tee program that includes taking First Tee life skills and…

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If you ever wanted to see a display of Honor and Sportsmanship, look no further than Sunday's expression of these core values by England's own Brian Davis. There he was in the 18th fairway on the 72nd hole Sunday needing to make birdie to force a sudden death playoff with tour veteran Jim Furyk. He holes the putt and they head back to the 18th tee. Almost in the same spot he… Continue

While golf is a major draw for participants and their families, it is important to note that the focus of The First Tee of Atlanta is to help young people develop life skills that lead them to adopt the Nine Core Values:



Honesty

Integrity…

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