 Presented by:   The 2010 Ace & Eagle Academy benefiting The First Tee of Nashville concluded on August 3 with 47 The First Tee participants from 19 chapters in 10 states having just experienced a week of golf, fund and new friendships. For six days, these junior players were able to play at least 72 holes, receive golf instruction, attend leadership sessions and make many new friendships - as well as play in a Laser Chase tournament and enjoy the Wave Country water complex. Participants played golf at The Vanderbilt Legends Club, The Little Course at Conner Lane, Harpeth Hills, The VinnyLinks and The Golf Club of Tennessee. Thanks to Tennessee Golf Foundation donors, there was no charge for the participants to attend. Support from our sponsors made this great week possible: Franklin American Mortgage Doug Cahill Bob Debastiani Jere & Jeff Ervin The Gaylord Entertainment Foundation The Bonnie Taggert Junior Golf Fund The closing golf event. The 2nd Annual Ace & Eagle Academy Select Shot Challenge held at The Golf Club of Tennessee on Monday, August 2 paired two academy participants with two adult players. Despite the high temperatures, the scores were low, with 16 under par leading the way (see photo below). 98 players enjoyed the day and the hospitality that The Golf Club provided. It's a unique opportunity that has become an annual highlight of the golf season. Select Shot Challenge Winning Team (-16)  (Left to Right) Ron Bargatze, Jeremiah Cooper (The First Tee of Nashville), Heidi Barringer (The First Tee of Chattanooga), Jimmy Whitman 2010 Ace & Eagle Academy Award Winners  (Front Row Left to Right) OUTSTANDING MALE GOLFER - Cole Newman, The First Tee of Nashville OUTSTANDING FEMALE GOLFER - Corrine Ow, The First Tee of Monterey County (Back Row Left to Right)
DETERMINATION AWARD - Dallas Greenwald, The First Tee of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Brett Denap, The First Tee of Greater St. Louis BEST ESSAY - Glen Hill II, The First Tee of Memphis | |||
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