On August 24th 2024, First Tee – Silicon Valley (FTSV) hosted its highly anticipated annual Chapter Championship at the scenic Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course. The 9-hole tournament brought together 36 enthusiastic participants in an individual stroke format, each competing according to their respective skill levels.
This annual event holds significant value for our students, offering a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the competitive world of golf. For our younger players, it’s a chance to experience the nuances of tournament play, including understanding golf rules and managing their pace of play. These experiences are crucial as they lay the groundwork for future competition.
For our more seasoned participants, the tournament provides a platform to test their skills against other highly skilled players. The format of the event, which is intentionally designed to be low-pressure, helps players of all ages practice good judgment, set realistic expectations, and manage their emotions under competitive conditions.
The highlight of the day happened right from the start! On the very first swing, James Carlo Vergara from grades 5-6 stepped up to Hole #1 for our closest-to-the-pin contest and delivered an unbelievable hole-in-one!
The Chapter Championship is not just about honing technical skills; it’s also about fostering personal growth and confidence. Participants are encouraged to build relationships with fellow players they might not have met before, thereby creating new bonds and learning from one another. This aspect of the tournament is integral to our mission of using golf as a vehicle for personal development and community building.
Overall, the Chapter Championship was a resounding success, offering valuable lessons and experiences to all who participated. We look forward to seeing our students continue to grow and apply the skills they’ve learned as they advance in their golfing journeys.
While score is absolutely not the most important thing, it is good to celebrate the winners of this event to recognize all of the effort they have been putting in working to develop their golf skills.
Grades 5-6
- 1st Place – James Carlo Vergara
- 2nd Place – Damien Gutierrez
- 3rd Place – Wyatt Doiguchi
Grades 7-8
- 1st Place – Suri Lau
- 2nd Place – Jesse Jang
- 3rd Place – Ben Hughes
Grades 9-12
- 1st Place – Joey Jang
- 2nd Place – Tristan Hipolito/Evan Santoso
- 3rd Place – Ian Choe
Longest Drive Winners:
- Grades 5-6 – James Carlo Vergara
- Grades 7-8 – Suri Lau
- Grades 9-12 – Joey Jang
Closest-to-Pin Winners:
- Grades 5-6 – James Carlo Vergara
- Grades 7-8 – Suri Lau
- Grades 9-12 – Evan Santoso
For information about these tournaments and more, visit Our Opportunities page or contact Tanner Riley – [email protected].
Published: 09-11-2024