September 22, 2025 | Participant Feature
We are thrilled to share that we have ELEVEN First Tee – Greater Charleston program participants playing for their high school golf teams this fall. These young ladies have been involved in a variety of programs, including On-Course Golf & Life Skills, Teen Advisory Council (TAC), Girls Golf, and Pathfinders (our golf, life skill, and STEM immersion initiative).
Congratulations to Lilly (Bishop England), Aubrey (Bishop England), Kelly (Bishop England), Jamie (Fort Dorchester), Jael (Fort Dorchester), Sarafrances (Oceanside), Adley (Pinewood), Emily (Stratford), Keelan (Stratford), Nahla (Stratford), and Angelina (Wando)! We know that all of these ladies will embody our Core Values of respect, courtesy, integrity, and sportsmanship as they represent themselves and their schools in the community.
Bishop England Golfers: Kelly, Lilly, and Aubrey
Golfers like Kelly and Aubrey are now old enough to give back as volunteer coaches, and they are growing the game by teaching young golfers (7-9 year olds) on course and mentoring peers (like Lilly, Jael, Jamie, and Nahla) at Girls Golf and Teen Advisory Council events.
Fort Dorchester Golfers: Jael and Jamie
“I love seeing the next generation of female golfers developing,” says Kelly and Aubrey’s mom, Jackie. “Because of First Tee – Greater Charleston and their partnerships with local courses, my daughters have been able to develop their skills… It is a fun and accessible program for all children to learn the game of golf. It has taught them patience, confidence, and honesty. I have enjoyed watching their golf journey evolve from youth programs to tournaments and high school golf. Maybe collegiate golf will be in the future.”
Oceanside Collegiate Academy Golfer: Sarafrances
Other familiar faces about town include Sarafrances (Oceanside Collegiate Academy) and Adley (Pinewood Prep). We’re eager to get updates from our high school golfers as worlds collide on course. Pinewood is scheduled to face-off against Stratford this afternoon, one of many First Tee v. First Tee matchups.
Pinewood Prep Golfer: Adley
But with three First Tee-ers, Emily, Keelan, and Nahla, on their roster, we suspect Stratford will offer some stiff competition.
Stratford High School Golfers: Keelan, Emily, and Nahla
This is Emily’s first year playing high school golf, and Emily’s mom, Rebecca, credits First Tee coaches with providing the encouragement needed to pursue competitive play… “First Tee is wonderful. If not for this program, Coach Perry, Coach Herbie, and everyone involved, Emily wouldn’t have gotten to this point.”
Wando Golfer: Angelina
Angelina’s mom, Lianying, says “Angelina [a 7th grade student] has grown and built confidence through First Tee training,” and she’s looking forward to getting back into On-Course Golf & Life Skills when the high school season concludes.
Angelina, Adley, Emily, Keelan, Nahla, Lilly, Aubrey, Kelly, Jamie, Jael, and Sarafrances, we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish this season!
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Not quite ready for high school level play? Email Coach Jensen to learn more about TAC.