Meet the Team of program directors at First Tee chapters in Washington

  Leslie Guzman’s primary focus is player development at the First Tee Greater Seattle, as well as managing some key programs, including Girls’ Golf, PGA Jr. League, and special events and clinics for advanced participants. Since Leslie joined the team,…

Registration Now Open for Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifiers

The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have announced that registration for 2025-2026 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on DriveChipandPutt.com. Local Qualifying: The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge (Redmond) May 25, 2025 Meadow Park Golf Course (Lakewood)…

First Tee’s Dylan Au pairs with Couples at PGA Tour Champions event

In last week’s PURE Insurance championship, the PGA TOUR Champions tournament held at Pebble Beach in which First Tee chapters from across the U.S. select young participants to partner with the tour’s star players, Dylan Au of Bellevue, Wash. was…

Doubleheader: Evan Otte wins two state high school titles, credits Youth on Course

by Tom Cade, Editor In a span of four days in May, Evan Otte helped his Mercer Island High School golf team win the WIAA 3A High School State golf championship, and was the winning pitcher in Mercer Island’s championship…