ANNUAL REVIEW 2019 REFLECTING ON 2019 is an honor to serve as chairman of the First 2019 we focused our efforts on several IT Tee Board as I remain deeply committed to IN key initiatives, including an independent the long-term success of this organization and evaluation of our curriculum that leveraged the young people we serve. I am proud of the stakeholder research and feedback, with a goal accomplishments in 2019 to strengthen, evolve and to ensure we remain relevant and maximize position First Tee for a bright future. our impact on young people. We also rolled out While COVID-19 has brought unforeseen First Tee’s Safe Sport Policy, which has elevated circumstances thus far in 2020, we are dedicated prevention, training and reporting of child safety to to ensuring the organization manages through the highest priority across the organization. the current conditions and emerges ready to We welcomed two new domestic chapters to continue its transformational impact on young the network, West Texas and North Coast (CA), people. The values that are so core to First Tee are as well as two international chapters, Morocco more important than ever, and we want to ensure (Africa) and Australia, which were announced young people are supported not only through in conjunction with the 2019 Presidents Cup. this challenge, but those that are sure to come Throughout the year we also made significant throughout their lifetime. progress on the evolution of the 22-year-old First As we look to the future, there are several Tee brand with the goal to carry forward the core important initiatives underway, including an foundational equity as we begin to roll it out over investment in technology to better reach and the coming year. connect with First Tee’s audiences and an exciting While 2020 will prove to be an historic year refresh of First Tee’s brand and curriculum after 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am proud of the years. I am pleased First Tee is better positioned innovation, agility and creativity of our team and the to lean on PGA TOUR’s global influence and reach network. We continue to put kids and their families with our new 501(c)3 structure, PGA TOUR First first, building confidence despite new challenges, Tee Foundation, which will help to build First Tee and helping young people build the inner strength awareness around the world. to persevere through whatever comes their way. Thank you for all you do to lift up, cheer on My goal is to ensure we emerge from this crisis and support this important organization. First Tee better positioned than ever to empower today’s wouldn’t be where it is today without the passion young people for the future. of thousands of caring adults just like you. Thank you for your continued support of You are making a difference. our mission. Jay Monahan Gregory T. McLaughlin Chairman, Board of Governors Chief Executive Officer Commissioner, PGA TOUR First Tee Our Network’s Impact In 2019 OUR REACH LIFE SKILLS EXPERIENCE 156,772 Youth through chapters 382,329 Youth through clinics/events 3,131,901 Youth through schools/after school programs 3,671,002 Total youth impacted Caucasian 48% Latino/Hispanic 21% African-American 14% Asian 8% Multi-Racial 7% Native American >1% Pacific Islander >1% 62% 38% 25% Male Female Teens Gender and Ethnicity of Chapter Participants OUR PARTNERSHIPS 150 1,607 10,160 Chapters First Tee DRIVE, National School Program, After School Locations Number of Schools College Scholarships 1,650 Coaches Trained Teachers and 2,090 Youth Leaders Trained Chapter Network $96M Revenue $12,235,950 (9% Over 2018) HQ + Chapters Since Inception Gender and Ethnicity of Chapter Participants STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES More than 20,000 adults come together to support training and deploying the curriculum, to the experts kids and teens each year. Our chapters – and who help shape it, First Tee is a true family and safe especially coaches – are the heart of the organization harbor for the next generation. and the stewards of our experience. We work to ensure they feel supported, connected to the greater mission and inspired to bring it to life in new ways in their communities each day. First Tee experiences are fun, caring, safe, accepting and growth-oriented. Many chapters are working to expand their footprint and ways to connect with kids and teens through learning centers, including Austin, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham (First Tee of the Triangle), Seattle and Toledo (First Tee of Lake Erie). We cheer ALL of our chapters on, and are proud of their commitment to First Tee’s impact each year. From the dedication and passion the coaches, volunteers and chapter staff bring, to the rigor in DRIVING FORWARD Each year brings new opportunities to support the PUTTING SAFETY FIRST: We increased resources network and evolve what we do to ensure we are and investment to advance our culture of safety, maximizing our mission. Here are some highlights including prevention measures of centralized from 2019: background checks and mandatory online training developed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. CHAPTERS: We provided support through quarterly briefings, in-person visits, five regional staff and board FIRST TEE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: training conferences; national promotion supported We kicked off a robust national program that will by year-round localized templates and toolkits; and provide alumni with financial assistance, professional added two domestic chapters (West Texas and North development workshops and substantial mentoring Coast, CA) and two international (Morocco, Africa throughout their college experience. The first class and Australia) to the network. will be named in 2020. CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS: The Bridgespan BRAND EVOLUTION: Significant progress was made Group, a leading social impact advisor to nonprofits, on an evolution of our 22-year-old First Tee brand completed a six-month review of our longstanding with the goal of ensuring connection with today’s programs and with stakeholder input, plotted a kids and families, while carrying forward the core detailed path for future growth and continued impact. foundational equity that has been built over time. The rollout will begin in 2020. YOUTH LEADERSHIP EVENTS Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Life Skills a volunteer opportunity at & Leadership Academy the Pomeroy Recreation & 96 teens engaged in valuable Rehabilitation Center and a leadership discussions exploring female executive panel discussion diversity and leveraging platforms at Facebook headquarters. to drive change in their local The academy brought the girls communities. Participants together to learn what ‘drives’ also experienced Boise State them to becoming impactful University’s outdoor team building leaders in their communities. program which is committed to Coca-Cola America’s Future enhancing leadership development First Tee rising seniors networked and cohesiveness among the teens with executives during a career through adventure-based learning. exploration experience at Coca- John Deere Drive Your Future Cola headquarters. A young Academy professionals panel discussion First Tee’s all-girls national event provided insight into their college provided 24 talented teens experience, the importance of the opportunity to experience internships, and how their journey activity-based workshops, led them to Coca-Cola. The roundtable discussions and teens also received VIP access to play golf at the iconic TPC the TOUR Championship and a Harding Park. The week included campus visit to Georgia Tech. Life Skills & Leadership Academy John Deere Drive Your Future Academy 2019 Participant Events Wells Fargo Succeeding John Deere Power for PURE Insurance Together Contest Good Scholarship Contest Championship April 29-May 5 July 7-11 September 24-30 Charlotte, NC Silvis, IL Pebble Beach, CA Perfect Sense Unified Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. Challenge Life Skills & Leadership June 23-27 Academy Washington, D.C. July 24-30 Boise, ID John Deere Drive Your Future Academy Coca-Cola America’s Future June 24-28 August 21-24 San Francisco, CA Atlanta, GA MEGHNA Mazumdar First Tee of Connecticut “I saw the creation of MEGHNA the [varsity girls golf] MAKING team as a great way to ‘‘ ‘‘ ‘‘ advocate for equality in HER MARK Mazumdar the world of sports.” When Meghna Mazumdar was play on the varsity golf team but named First Tee’s Outstanding her school only offered a team for – Meghna First Tee of Connecticut Participant of the Year in 2017, boys. So Meghna set out to start a we knew she was well on her girls’ team where those interested way to making her mark in the in golf, like herself, could learn, world. The eight young people grow and compete within the selected as finalists for the national sport. Channeling her goal-setting award come from across our skills honed through First Tee, 150 chapters, and all exemplify Meghna successfully raised $30,000 the strength of character that to support three years of initial First Tee seeks to build through funding. Since then the school its programs. Now a high school district officially added varsity girls junior who has been involved in golf to their lineup. First Tee of Connecticut since she was seven, Meghna has amassed Next up, Meghna is considering an impressive resume, including ways she can help bring First Tee’s winning a First Tee essay contest National School Program to her that resulted in her playing with town’s four elementary schools as Rory McIlroy in the 2016 Wells her senior capstone project. Fargo Championship Pro-Am, and Thank you, Meghna, for being such becoming personal pen pals with a strong advocate of First Tee and Warren Buffet. for making such a lasting impact on In her freshman year at South your community! You go, girl! Windsor High, Meghna wanted to EVAN Koutsopetras First Tee of Metropolitan New York Through the years his focus and enthusiasm GRIT FOR THE ‘‘gained a significant amount of steam with GREATER GOOD the assistance of his go-to-team and this has Evan Koutsopetras, has Evan is now an honor roll student, been essential in building been involved at First Tee of the number one player on his high relationships with fellow Metropolitan New York since he school golf team, took a trip to was seven.