First Tee – Greater New Orleans

Hi!  My name is Brant W. R. Walterman.  I’m eleven years old and in fifth grade.  I started playing golf with First Tee when I was six, and it is the only sport I’ve ever really enjoyed.  So far, the driving range is my favorite activity.  I’m super tall, so that helps me hit the bal...

Hi, my name is Nina Edgecombe. I am 8 years old, and in the 3rd grade. I have been in the First Tee program for three years now. I wanted to learn to play golf because my Dad plays golf. I like all the fun activities during First Tee lessons, such as Sharks and Minnows …...

As a beginner I was intimidated learning to play golf and later competing in tournaments. The more I practiced, the more my confidence grew. I joined the golf team at Mount Carmel Academy in my sophomore year. With hard work and perseverance, I became captain my senior year. One of the first core va...

My name is James Fisher and I’m so happy to be part of the First Tee.  I’ve been in the program for the last 3 years and I’ve been playing golf with my dad since I was 5.  I’m 13 years old now and in the 8th grade at JD Miesler Middle School in Metairie.  …...

Hi my name is Ella B. Joseph, and I love to play golf and bake with my mom. I was first introduced to First Tee by my cousin Eddie IV. Tiger Woods once said, ”No matter how good you get you can always get better and that’s the exciting part.” The more I practice golf, …...

My name is Cristiano Windham and I’m 7 years old.  If you see me around you may think I’m 10 because I’m a big boy who seems to be taking after my dad in height.  I have tried a few sports my parents put me in and did not love them.  Then as most parents …...

January 7, 2020 – Albert Einstein once said, “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” In the same way as Albert Einstein, if I were not a golfer, I would probably …...

December 6, 2019 – My name is Kobe Narcisse.  I have been playing golf since I was six.  Seeing my father tee off captured my interests and I have been hooked ever since. I have been involved with the First Tee Program for 7 ½ years.  I have had many accomplishments in my life but …...

November 7, 2019 –  My name is Mallory Noble and I am a junior attending Belle Chasse High School. I have an older and a younger brother that both in the program as well. I started golf when I was 10 years old. This is my 6th year being in The First Tee and I …...