The First Tee of Orange County’s fourth annual pro-am Aug. 29 at Coto de Caza raised more than $125,000 for scholarships, program improvements, equipment and more. The tournament, held on the North and South courses, paired amateurs with local pros and increased awareness about The First Tee’s programs and youth initiatives.
The professionals played for a purse, while their amateur playing partners participated in a scramble format. On the North Course, Andrew Larkin shot a 66 to win the first-place check of $2,000. Sean Lanyi and Nicholas Paez each carded 71s to tie for second and receive $1,000. On the South South Course, Dan Kupfer shot a 65 to win the top prize, with Vinnie Poncino and Gin Kim recording 68s and tying for second.
Based in Anaheim, The First Tee of Orange County educates youths through character-building programs aimed at instilling healthy choices and values necessary to be successful on the golf course and in life. The Orange County facility is one of seven in the Southland that uses the national group’s Nine Core Values of confidence, responsibility, respect, honesty, judgment, perseverance, sportsmanship, integrity and courtesy in its daily dealings with participants.
