Stories & Features

Each year excellent young men and women graduate from The First Tee of Brunswick County and move out into the world. They are bright and enthusiastic. They know how to play the game of golf, but most importantly, they have learned Life Skills and Core Values that will stay with them far into the future.

Thank you to everyone who made the 2nd Annual The First Tee National School Program Champions Challenge such an incredible experience! This culminating skills challenge hosted 154 4th graders from all 11 county elementary schools. Please follow this link to learn more about the day, to provide feedback, and to see school and individual results. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

The First Tee proudly provides offers several amazing events and opportunities for participants. These opportunities require that participants complete an in-depth application that is then review by committee. Though the specific eligibility requirements differ by opportunity, each opportunity is very competitive and highlights only the strongest young people in The First Tee internationally.

"To me, the Boy Scouts of America and The First Tee share the same values and goals: to increase life skills in order to better the individual participant. I find that some of The First Tee Nine Core Values such as: respect, honesty, integrity, and perseverance run parallel to the Twelve Points of the Boy Scout Law, which include being: trustworthy, loyal, courteous, cheerful, and reverent. Both of these outstanding organizations have made a major impact on my life for the past few years."

A picture perfect day, pristine course conditions, attentive volunteers and professional staff, a huge crowd and a flawless pace of play all combined to make The First Tee’s June 2nd Future Generations Tournament an unqualified success. Played across all four of the highly acclaimed St. James courses—The Reserve, The Members, The Players and The Founders Clubs—nearly 500 players participated making it once again the largest event of its kind in all of the coastal Carolinas.

The Carol S. Petrea Youth Golf Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce our first Annual Review! This review discusses the history of The First Tee of Brunswick County, our future as we grow and expand, and the incredible commitment of our founders, volunteers, donors, participants, and other constituents.

We are proud to announce our inaugural season for The Carolinas Life Skills and Leadership Academy (CLSLA)! The CLSLA is designed to inspire and impact youth today to lead tomorrow.

Click here to read this week's edition of The First Tee Box written by board members, volunteers, and participants of The First Tee of Brunswick County and printed in The Brunswick Beacon and The State Port Pilot.