Chapter Championship Archives - First Tee

(FTSV Participants Play in the NorCal Chapter Championship – Published 8/7/25) Each summer, First Tee participants from NorCal chapters play in the First Tee NorCal Championship. This is a tournament for all 10 of the Northern California First Tee chapters, bringing kids and teens together to compete, make friends and have fun. On Monday, July 28^th, First Tee – Silicon Valley participants played at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco alongside and against participants from San Francisco, Monterey, Central Valley, Contra Costa, Greater Sacramento, San Joaquin, Tri-Valley and Fresno. Thank you so much for hosting First Tee San Francisco!

The tournament was a ton of fun for all participants involved.

Harding Park was in beautiful shape, and FTSF did a fantastic job hosting and organizing this event. Above everything else, the sportsmanship and respect for one another displayed by the participants made the atmosphere feel welcoming, encouraging and supportive. Congratulations to First Tee – Central Valley for the win!

This is a fun, unique opportunity for our participants to meet teens from different chapters, make friends, play golf in a competitive tournament, and enjoy an experience different from their normal FTSV classes. Special thanks to our First Tee – Silicon Valley participants Nicolas, Vikrant, Caroline, Adam, Sharleen, and Joshua for coming out to play and representing FTSV so well!

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First Tee – Silicon Valley offers many different participant opportunities, including other tournaments, scholarships, leadership academies, and much more.

Please visit our Youth Opportunities page to learn more about these opportunities, and visit our Volunteer and Course Program pages to learn how to get involved!

On August 24^th 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.