Our 2024 Spring off-season provided opportunities for our participants to exhibit their life and golf skills as they continue to grow with our program. This year, on February 24th, we were fortunate enough to have families come join us at Gavilan College Golf Course for an Adult + Junior Tournament. With Coach Manny’s wonderful coordination, we hosted a mentor-based duos competition with an alternate shot format.
Under the warm Gilroy sun overseeing the hillside, our golfers were able to make some memories that highlighted the values we teach at First Tee – Silicon Valley. From motivating each other after every shot to celebrating the small successes they each had, this tournament was full of positive reinforcement.
While every participant demonstrated their talents, we were able to celebrate some really great performances.
Overall Winner:
Asher and Derek Andersen
1st Place Winners:
- Ben and Brent Hughes
- Victor Kotlyar and Phoenix Jarrell-Desch
2nd Place Winners:
- Allen Xiang Hao and Yuan Hao
- Austin Andersen and Eric Wible
- Leonardo Villegas Luiz and Michael Faraday
3rd Place Winners:
- Wyatt and Brent Doiguchi
- Henry and Vince Gutierrez
- Adam and Robert Rosa
- Tristan Hipolito and Beverly Llamas
We also saw some great pin point precision in our in-tournament challenges. The winners of our long drive competitions included: Victor Kotlyar for the 2nd and 5th graders, Ben Hughes for 6th through 7th graders, Tristan Hipolito for the 8th grade and up, and Coach Phoenix for the adults. The closest to the pin winners included: Ben Hughes for his kids section tee shot 10.6ft from the pin and Brent Hughes for his adults section tee shot 7ft from the pin.
First Tee of Silicon Valley could not be more grateful for the success of the Adults + Junior Tournament. With everyone’s great energy, awesome golf etiquette, and overall attendance, we were able to host one of the most rewarding events of the year. As an organization that creates opportunities, we appreciate the effort everyone made throughout this tournament. We saw new golfers arise within the adults, and participants find new bonds with their adults – exactly what this tournament was all about.
We are beyond appreciative of all the coaches who came out to fill in as partners and helped us make this event possible. Thank you to our parents who came out to play. Your presence made a positive effect on the kids. To our wonderful spectators and supporters, we cannot be more happy to have such a great support system for our program and kids.
The next event is scheduled for May 11th. Contact Manny at [email protected] for more information.
PUBLISHED: 03-13-2024