Volume 2 Issue 7                                                                                                                July 2016
Q&A with  Jacqueline Cherry

For Ace-level player  Jacqueline  "Jack ie" Cherry,  The First Tee of Howard County has been much more than just a golf program. Read our recent Q&A with the  rising junior at Howard High School to hear in her own words how the program has impacted her since joining at age ten.

Q: Why did you first get involved with The First Tee?
A: I first got involved when there was a clinic where there were many activities surrounding the game of golf while incorporating life skills. I had so much fun and met many people who also enjoyed the sport, so I signed up for the classes and have loved it ever since.

Q: Did playing with The First Tee motivate you to also get involved with your school's golf team? 
A: The First Tee allowed me to get involved with golf and really helped me fall in love with the sport, and because of this, I joined my high school golf team. I have been on the Howard High School golf team for two seasons, and I will continue for the rest of high school. I was able to be the first person from my golf team to go to states, and in my sophomore year, I placed fifth.
In This Issue
Image courtesy of The Baltimore Sun
Alumna Bryana Nguyen Wins Championship in North Carolina

Bryana Nguyen, an alumna of The First Tee of Howard County, won the 67th North Carolina Women's Championship at Croasdaile Country Club in Durham, North Carolina in June. 

Nguyen, a rising junior on the University of North Carolina's women's golf team, posted the lowest score in each round of the three-day tournament and finished 6-under par with a 1-under 71 in the final round. 

Commenting to The Baltimore Sun about her victory (her first tournament win since junior golf), Nguyen said: "It validates all the hard work I've been putting into the sport and practicing throughout the summer and throughout school, so I'm really proud of everything and how this came together." 

Read more details about her win on UNC's website. 
  Welcome Aboard, Sean Hull

The First Tee of Howard County is proud to announce that Sean Hull has joined its  Board of  Directors. Hull, a senior vice president for PNC Bank in its wealth management division, is a native of Prince George's County and now resides in Ellicott City. Three of his four children are enrolled in The First Tee of Howard County's programs: Jace (18) is an Ace-level player, Jayven (13) is Eagle level, and Eva (9) is PLAYer level. When he's not spending time with his family, Hull enjoys golfing, exercising, and officiating NCAA men's basketball games. 

Hull is excited to join the organization, commenting: "The First Tee of Howard County has provided my kids with an enormous amount of character traits that will remain for a lifetime. The direction, guidance, and mentoring are valuable to each child's growth."
Still Time to Register for our 15th Annual Golf Tournament

The 15th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit The
First Tee of Howard County is just about three weeks away on Friday, August 5 at Fairway Hills. If you haven't registered to play yet, there's still time -- don't miss out!

Every golfer participating will enjoy an 18 hole scramble, lunch by Putting on the Ritz, contest hole entries, post play dinner by Outback Steakhouse, door prize opportunities and more. 

As one of our largest annual fundraisers, the tournament is a fun and important opportunity for all in the community to get involved and support our youth development programs.

All details about the tournament are available on our website .  To register, visit the Registration page on our website and select "Golf Tournament" from the "Event Type" drop-down menu on the left. 
SAVE THE DATE(S) - 2016 

August 5

September 7
Start of Fall Session

November 14 
Pebble Beach Raffle Drawing

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