Boulder Ridge Ladies Group Supports FTSV’s Girls Golf

(Boulder Ridge Ladies Group Supports FTSV’s Girls Golf – Published 10/03/25) Boulder Ridge Ladies Golf Club held its 4th Annual Member-Guest Tournament on September 26th. They celebrated with “Talk Birdie to Me” as their theme and chose First Tee – Silicon Valley’s Girls Golf program as the beneficiary. Varnika Arun, FTSV Participant, Junior Council member, and Junior Coach, spoke at the lunch program to share the impact FTSV has had on her self-confidence, and how she is driven to show other girls that they belong. Development Director, Judy Deaton was also in attendance and spoke to the ladies about getting involved as volunteer coaches so the girls have female role models and mentors. Speaking to the group, Varnika talked about her experiences at First Tee – Silicon Valley.

We would like to thank the very generous Presenting Sponsor: Hsing Family Foundation, Boulder Ridge Ladies Group Raffle Donors, and all the Hole Sponsors who donated a total of $10,000 directly to FTSV.

  • Hsing Family Foundation  
  • Jillian & Timothy Conroy
  • Applied Materials
  • Fields In Motion Physical Therapy  
  • Sobrato Charitable Fund
  • Meadow Outdoor Advertising
  • SBG
  • Material Motion  
  • Kelly Family
  • Mintz  
  • Colonial Life  
  • Ken’s Solar and Pool
  • The Wilshire Group
  • Fremont Fire Department  
  • HELO Energy  

Special thanks to Tournament Chair Candace Caballero and Co-Chair Jillian Conroy for her continued support!

First Tee – Silicon Valley’s Girls Golf Program is an opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the game of golf while empowering participants to feel confident, build self-esteem and make new friends in an all-girl environment. Girls Golf seasonal events are open to all FTSV Participants – click here for more info.

Ameriprise Financial Tournament Benefits FTSV

The Ameriprise Financial Associate and Client Tournament on June 27th at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club benefited FTSV. Fifty golfers raised close to $4K to help us provide financial aid so low-income kids can have access to our youth development program. Our goal is to teach life skills and develop life-long golfers.

A special thank you to Chi Kim, Gabe Wang and Kenneth Lee for hosting and for your partnership. Thank you for helping us mentor MORE kids!

To conclude the festivities, First Tee – Silicon Valley’s Natalie Chen spoke about how overcoming her challenges and being in FTSV helped her gain more confidence.

Read more about Natalie Chen’s achievements HERE.

If you have an upcoming tournament and would like to make First Tee – Silicon Valley the beneficiary, please click here.

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Published: 07-10-2024