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THREE of Our FTSV Participants Competed in the 2026 First Tee National Championship!

(THREE of Our FTSV Participants Competed in the 2026 First Tee National Championship! – Published 08/07/26) First Tee – Silicon Valley participants Alexis Chu, Annie Lu and Arden Xu competed in the annual First Tee National Championship held at University of NC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina on June 21^st to 25^th. The First Tee National Championship brought together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped them build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level. The winners of each male and female division were awarded with the Tattersall Cup named after First Tee Trustee, Fred Tattersall. Each winner earned an exemption into the PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

First Tee National Championship is a 54-hole stroke-play event featuring a Girls and Boys division for high school participants. The field included 24 boys and 24 girls, ages 14-18, who were selected based on their golf skill, competitive golf experience and handicap.

Meet Alexis

Alexis started with FTSV eight years ago in 2018. She is a dedicated participant who started in our PLAYer classes, progressing through our program to our ACE Level. Additionally, she has been part of our Junior Council, brainstorming ideas for the betterment of our program overall, and remains and active volunteer with over 80 service hours as a coach. She has been selected for multiple First Tee National opportunities like the Leadership Summit in Montana and the upcoming PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach.

Meet Annie

Annie started with FTSV two years ago in 2024, initially joining as a junior coach before later becoming an ACE participant. While she did not join the First Tee – Silicon Valley program until high school, Annie’s impact has not gone unnoticed. She has quickly stood out as an exceptional participant and coach through her thoughtfulness and consistent demonstration of our core values and life skills. Annie is also a frequent volunteer for our Girl’s Golf program making her an important mentor to our young female participants. She is also selected to represent our chapter at the PURE Insurance Championship in September.

“My experience at the National Championship was life changing. I met so many new peers who shared the same passions as me and I was able to open up and share about my own experiences with First Tee, whether it was the same or different. In addition, being around all these juniors who are similar in age and passionate about golf and First Tee has definitely opened up my eyes about the possibilities in the world and how I can contribute further.”

Meet Arden

Arden started with FTSV in 2024 and is currently taking ACE level classes. Since joining our program, Arden has been eager to make contributions as he regularly volunteers as a junior coach at Baylands Golf Links. He has totaled over 100 volunteer hours within the FTSV and is often praised by his peers. Arden has also qualified for the PURE Insurance Championship in September.

“The First Tee National Championship was by far one of the most unforgettable tournaments I have ever experienced! The number of amenities, care, and kindness that the First Tee organization treated us made everyone feel truly valued as competitors of this amazing event. What I found truly incredible was the organization of post-round events (such as guest speakers or the opening ceremony) that created a unique atmosphere for me to socialize with other competitive junior golfers. It was the people that made this tournament special, and I will never forget this amazing experience.”

All three participants are outstanding golfers who play and excel in their golf teams and in their individual tournaments. What we appreciate is they work hard and are grounded, modest, and respectful. They are also dedicated to coaching our life skill curriculum to our younger participants. Thank you, Alexis, Annie, and Arden!

Click here to view the tournament details and highlights. Click here to view more information on the National Opportunities.

FTSV Participant Accepted for the 2025 First Tee National Championship!

(FTSV Participant Accepted for the 2025 First Tee National Championship!) First Tee – Silicon Valley participant Brian Yu was selected to compete in the fifth annual First Tee National Championship held at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana on June 22^nd to 26^th. The First Tee National Championship brings together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped them build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level. The winners of each male and female division will be awarded with the Tattersall Cup named after First Tee Trustee, Fred Tattersall. Each winner will earn an exemption into the PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

First Tee National Championship is a 54-hole stroke-play event at the Warren Golf Course featuring a Girls and Boys division for high school participants. The field includes 24 boys and 24 girls, ages 14-18, who are selected based on their golf skill, competitive golf experience and handicap. Last year, FTSV participant Norah Yang took first place in the Girls division, bringing back the National title for our chapter (click here to learn more about last year’s tournament).

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Brian will be unable to attend this event. It was an honor to have him selected, and we wish him luck in future tournaments.

Meet Brian Yu

Brian started with FTSV back in 2017. He attended classes regularly, building his love for the game alongside an incredibly strong work ethic. In middle school, Brian took a break from FTSV while beginning to hone in his tournament golf skills and truly developing himself as a strong player. Now, he is back, working hard as a junior coach and a member of the First Tee junior council, giving back to the same program he first started with. Just recently, Brian shot a -4 66 at the Stanford Golf Course to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Congratulations Brian and good luck!

Published: 06-18-2025

FTSV Participants compete at First Tee National Championships

Two First Tee – Silicon Valley participants Norah Yang and Eduardo Tapper compete at the fourth annual First Tee National Championships in Clemson, South Carolina on June 23^rd to 27^th. The First Tee National Championship brings together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped them build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level.

The field includes 24 boys and 24 girls, ages 14-18, who were selected based on their golf skills and competitive golf experience.
 
Read the FULL RECAP STORY and how Norah Yang won the female division.

The winners of each male and female division are awarded the Tattersall Cup named after First Tee Trustee, Fred Tattersall. Each winner earns an exemption into the PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links (click here to learn more about last year’s tournament).

Meet Norah

Norah is a leader and role model in her classes as a FTSV participant and as a volunteer coach. She has been active as a participant since 2015 and began volunteering as a FTSV coach in 2022. She is also a member of our Junior Council. She led her high school golf team to a league championship as a freshman and was awarded MVP of the league in 2021. She has qualified for the US Kids World Championship twice and the IMG Junior World at Torrey Pines. Additionally, Norah has placed high in several AGJA tournaments. Last year, Norah represented FTSV at both the First Tee National Championship at Stanford University and the PURE Insurance Championship held at Pebble Beach. Good luck Norah!

Meet Eduardo

Eduardo was a participant in our program years ago and is now back as a junior coach and member of our Junior Council. As a coach, Eduardo is enthusiastic and kind, helping his participants to develop their FTSV life skills. Wanting to go above and beyond, Eduardo started a fundraiser and club drive through his school golf team, and has been able to raise thousands of dollars for FTSV in just a few weeks. This money will help fund school programs within our service area, bringing the FTSV experience to even more kids. As a golfer, Eduardo takes his game very seriously and has been hard at work to make himself as competitive as possible. We are excited to have him represent our chapter on the national level. Let’s go Eduardo!

Published: 06-14-2024 Updated: 07-11-2024