Join us as we dive into the excitement of the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, CA, and its impact on First Tee. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Ancona, a First Tee – Upstate South Carolina participant who competed in the championship, to hear his firsthand experience on the course. We also chat with Jennifer Weiler, Senior Vice President of Network Relations at First Tee, about how this event helps advance First Tee’s mission and supports youth development through golf.

From inspiring stories on the course to the lasting impact off it, this episode celebrates the ways the PURE Insurance Championship is shaping the future of young golfers.

Join us for the August Upstate Update as we dive into all things First Tee — Upstate South Carolina! This month, we’re sharing exciting updates on programming, fundraising, and upcoming events across the Upstate.

In this episode:

Programming Highlights: Fall registration is open! First Tee participants Julia and Spencer are attending national opportunities and we’re just five weeks away from the PURE Insurance Championship for Paul. Plus, get the latest on Girls Golf, PGA Jr. League All-Star highlights, and Watson Links updates.

Fundraising & Events: Catch up on the YPC Member-Guest recap and hear what’s coming next, including The Core Values Cup, The Passion ‘FORE’ Fashion Show, The Cyder Cup, and the 25th Anniversary Game Changers Gala!

Stay in the loop with everything First Tee Upstate – from fun events to leadership opportunities – and hear what’s on the horizon.

We’ll see you on The First Tee!

In this episode, we explore the key commitment of Pursuing Goals and our favorite techniques for achieving them. Our featured guest is Spencer Lengel, a true game changer who recently attended the First Tee Game Changers Academy and was selected for the PGA Tour Superstore Leadership Summit in Montana. Spencer shares his inspiring journey, the lessons learned from these transformative experiences, and how goal setting has fueled his growth both on and off the course.

This episode also kicks off our new podcast structure. Each episode will spotlight a guest and one of First Tee’s key commitments, with our Upstate Update now coming to you later in the month as its own standalone episode.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with motivation, practical tips, and insights to help you pursue your own goals.