Greenbrier Classic Hosts First Tee of Roanoke Valley

First Tee members from Roanoke Valley and West Virginia watch a clinic by trick-shot artist Dennis Walters.

The First Tee Programs from West Virginia and Roanoke Valley were part of Tuesday’s inaugural Greenbrier Classic Youth Day in White Sulphur Springs.

Kolton Cooper of Hardy was selected to represent First Tee Roanoke Valley along with one member of First Tee of West Virginia. Each was paired with a player in the Greenbrier Classic field and competed for a charity purse of $10,000 for their First Tee program in a scramble format. The two teams tied and wound up sharing the purse with $5000 going to First Tee Roanoke.

Cooper, a member of the First Tee since 2008, had been looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “Since I’ve been involved at The First Tee, I’ve had a number of amazing experiences, including attending Hank Haney Academy. I’m learning so much at my chapter about golf, but more importantly, about life.”

Cooper added, “Playing with a TOUR player at the Greenbrier, WOW, that’s just so cool, and is another amazing opportunity The First Tee has given me. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store!”

Jennifer Blackwood offered her perspective as the Executive Director of The First Tee of Roanoke Valley on the unique opportunity to connect First Tee kids with  TOUR players. “It is so rewarding to be part of The First Tee organization and to have such strong support across our network from the major organizations in golf. Thank you for offering the children of our community exposure to the PGA TOUR Tournament experience, as well as the chance to learn from these incredible athletes in an amazing setting. “

The event was sponsored by Polo Golf along with Greenbrier Classic sponsors Callaway Golf, Coca-Cola, and Nature Valley.

Story and Photos by Bill Turner
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