June 4, 2025 | Program Update
Our busiest season has arrived! In addition to On-Course Core Golf & Life Skills at six locations, we reach hundreds of children through community partner organizations and our Pathfinder Summer Camp throughout June and July. Thankfully, we’ve drafted some of the best and brightest interns around to bring BIG energy to some very excited young people…
Donovan Maclin | Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
Back by popular demand, Donovan can’t wait to build on the impact that he and his fellow coaches made last summer. Donovan grew up in Augusta, GA, and he’s a rising senior at Chicago State University where he plays on the Men’s Golf Team. He expects to graduate next May with a degree in Business Administration and Management concentration.
Fun Fact: Donovan is the youngest of 6, and he’s a pretty skilled bowler.
Larry Goss | Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
Returning for his third summer, Larry is the most tenured intern in First Tee – Greater Charleston history! He’s a Charleston local and a rising senior at the College of Charleston where he’s studying Secondary Education and Sociology. He’s excited to dive into another fun summer, reconnecting with familiar faces and making friends with our newest program participants and interns.
Fun Fact: Larry loves sports, and he’s a big Seahawks fan.
“Starting the internship at freshly 19 and now being 21, it feels like I have grown up with the Pathfinders.. I want to help them as much as I can. First Tee isn’t just a job or an internship, to me it’s a family and a foundation to help change our society and help educate our youth. They have taught me to appreciate the little things in life while having fun with it all. Coach Johnson is like a mentor to me and seeing what he does inspires me to do the same. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this program and this community.”
Larry Goss, Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
Mary Kathryn (MK) Talledo | Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
MK hails from Columbia, and attended the College of Charleston where she played on the Women’s Golf Team. She graduated in 2025 with a Psychology degree and will be heading to Auburn next year to pursue a Master’s in Exercise Science. She’s excited to make connections and learn from other this summer, and we know our Pathfinders are going to really enjoy learning from her too!
Fun Fact: MK has been playing golf for 18+ years!
Maya Timmons | Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
Maya is a long-time First Tee – Greater Charleston program participant, volunteer, Golfathon superstar, and two-time Pathfinder intern. She recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a Business Administration degree concentration in Marketing. She’s excited to be back in Charleston reconnecting with the Pathfinders she already knows and making a difference in our newest Pathfinders’ journey.
Fun Fact: Maya loves to travel. She’s visited 42 out of 50 states!
Sawyer Klein | Pathfinder Immersion Program Intern
Sawyer hails from Denver, Colorado, and he’s a rising senior at the University of Arizona. He expects to graduate next May with a Business degree. He’s also double minoring in Spanish and Sports Management. Sawyer was a member of First Tee – Colorado Rocky Mountains, and is a First Tee National Scholar. He looks forward to working with our Pathfinders and hopes to be a strong role model and mentor, teaching important life lessons while having fun!
Fun Fact: Sawyer made a hole in one on a par 4! He’s also a Boston Sports fan.
Abby Mercadante | Community Outreach Intern
Abby grew up in Houston and attends Clemson University. She expects to graduate next May with degrees in Marketing and Accounting. A big sports fan and former soccer player, Abby is excited to expand her own golf knowledge this summer while helping kids pursue their personal best through First Tee mini camps and community outreach programs.
Fun Fact: Abby played college soccer for three seasons.
Meagan White | Community Outreach Intern
Meagan grew up in Charleston and attends Furman University. She looks forward to graduating next May with a degree in Communications. In the meantime, she can’t wait to help kids learn the game of golf and build life skills as a mini camp and community outreach coach!
Fun Fact: Meagan met Bryson DeChambeau at his PGA debut at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head.
We sincerely appreciate that these young men and women have chosen to spend their summer with us, helping Charleston Area youth develop character through the game of golf!
If you know a young person who would like to join us for summer 2027, it’s never too early to start planning. Email [email protected] to learn more, and subscribe to our newsletter for application reminders.