Beaver Brook C.C. Now Offering First Tee Program
Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale will be the latest NJSGA member club to offer golf classes through the First Tee of Raritan Valley.
First Tee classes will be conducted at Beaver Brook on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. starting on Tuesday April 15th. The First Tee program promotes character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
Boys and girls, ages 7 through 17, are welcome to register for the classes.
Beaver Brook is the seventh venue to offer classes under the auspices of First Tee of Raritan Valley, joining Galloping Hill G.C. in Kenilworth, Tamarack G.C. in East Brunswick, Tara Greens G.C. in Somerset, Basking Ridge C.C., Heron Glen G.C. in Ringoes and Riehl Golf Academy in Whippany.
“The golf business knows how important it is for kids to learn activities that provide lifetime benefits while integrating strong character values”, say Ian Church, General Manager at Beaver Brook Country Club and Associate Board Member of the TFTRV, the charity that emphasizes The First Tee Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, respect, confidence, responsibility, courtesy, sportsmanship, perseverance and judgment.
Community support is integral to this program and local golf community and teaching professionals will provide a variety of instructional and play opportunities for interested students and families. Parents may also check the Web site: http://www.thefirstteerv.org/ for more information.
“The program curriculum called the Life Skills Experience is used to teach young people skills including how to set goals, manage their emotions, make decisions and work well with others as well as The First Tee’s Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits,” said Mark McCabe, Program Director for The First Tee of Raritan Valley. "It also teaches participants meeting and greeting skills and to appreciate diversity all while learning to play the great game of golf."
Class registration information can be obtained from The First Tee of Raritan Valley’s website, www.thefirstteerv.org. Registration is required prior to the start to class.
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, Fla. at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission 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. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.2 million participants and students in 48 states and four international locations – Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore. Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairman. The Founding Partners of The First Tee are Augusta National Golf Club, the LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, and United States Golf Association.
