2023 Classic Results and Thank You Sponsors!

First Tee – Silicon Valley Classic had a successful tournament at Baylands Golf Links on October 9th 2023!

The Results

Our Scramble Tournament with a field of 94 players ended in a tie with a low score of 56. Baylands GM, Kevin declared our Hosting Sponsor foursome from PGA TOUR Superstore the winner (Nick Kendall, Jennifer Brambaugh, John Driver, and Frank McMenomy) with a scorecard playoff over our other Hosting Sponsor foursome from Gallagher (Brian Hutchens, Dave Ring, Bobby Todd and Kevin Buckley). Players from both teams were awarded a Baylands Golf Links certificate for a foursome, carts and small bucket of balls. Closest to the Hole winners were Andrew Beelaard and Sam Gianotti. Long Drive – Men winner was awarded to Mike Grzanowski and Long Drive – Women winner was awarded to Jennifer Brambaugh.

FTSV Kids are the real winners

The real winners are all the kids in need of financial assistance who will now receive access to our youth development program. Donations to our chapter allow us to continue creating experiences that empower kids and teens, especially low-income youth that need to feel supported, safe and better prepared in life.  Joe Stuban, Baylands Program Coordinator, welcomed the golfers and shared how we are growing our program by working with Title 1 schools in the area. Norah Yang, 8-year participant, spoke at the post tournament dinner sharing the impact our program has had on her leadership skills and has also taught how important it is to give back to the community by coaching.

Click here to see all the tournament player photos.

Huge thank you to our Sponsors!

Presenting Co-Sponsors: SAGA Foundation

Hosting Sponsors: PGA TOUR Superstore and Gallagher

Contributing Sponsors: Johnson Lumber, Pinnacle Bank, Luna Mexican Kitchen, Blach Construction, and Great Clips – Palo Alto

Hole Sponsors: Duran & Venables, Inc., Best Electrical, Evotek-11:11 Systems, Rutan, The Farwell Family, and DGDG Hole-In-One

Foursome Sponsors:

ACCO Engineered Systems

Almassy

Beelaard

Bettina Bella, Inc.

Blach Construction

CourseCo

Daley’s Drywall

Duran &Venables, Inc.

Element Landscape, Inc.

Evotek & 11:11 Systems (x2)

FTSV Board

Gallagher (2)

Great Clips in Palo Alto

Johnson Lumber

LUNA Mexican Kitchen

PGA TOUR Superstore (x2)

Pinnacle Bank

SAGA Foundation (x3)

Televerde

Beverage In Kind Sponsors: Reyes Coca Cola, Body Armor, and Clos La Chance

Additional thanks to the Baylands Staff, Emcee Dan Rusanowsky and participating Board Members including Classic Co-Chairs: Steve Almassy and Andrea Brenholz, Committee Members: Doug Moffat and James Woodbury, plus Victor Arrañaga, Steve Guerrero, Sarah Beelaard, DJ Wheeler and Tiffany Sparks

Raffle Winners

1) Toro 60V Flex-Force Power Mower and Trimmer – Ron Lee

2) San Jose Country Club – Michael An

3) Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Sam Gianotti

4) Napa Golf Course & Metropolitan Golf Links – Laura Jarrell

5) Callippe Preserve & Las Positas Golf Courses – Sarah Beelaard

6) Laguna Seca Golf Ranch & Pacific Grove Golf Links – Neil Sterchi

7) Crystal Springs & Deep Cliff Golf Courses – Alan Eustace

8) Cinnabar Hills Golf Club & Los Lagos Golf Courses  – Chris McGugan

9) Foxtail Golf Club & Boundary Oak Golf Courses – Chuck Henderson

Live Auction Supporters: John Diver, Debbie Blucher, Sarah Beelaard, Ben Escobar, Glenn Voyles, Andrea Brenholz, Laura Jarrell and Jeff Ostrum

The Classic was a great day with a full field of golfers and full room for the dinner awards. It was great to showcase our partner course Baylands Golf Links as we embark on a capital fundraising campaign to make improvements that allow us to grow our classes and outreach on the Mid-Peninsula.

Please contact Judy Dixon Deaton if you would to like discuss how you can help us.

Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere

Last week, twenty-four high school girls from First Tee chapters across the country attended the First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere, hosted at the Lake Merced Golf Club in San Francisco.  Two of our own First Tee – Silicon Valley participants attended this awesome event and came out of it with memories and perspectives that will last a life time.

The Drive Your Future Academy consists of interactive workshops with inspirational female guest speakers from many different types of STEM careers. The attendees also participated in a guided volunteer experience and were able to play the not yet opened Golden Gate Park Par 3 Course. Lastly, everyone went on a hike through the Muir Woods and spent time reflecting on the weekend, the things that they had learned and seen, and the practice of being in the moment.

FTSV Participant Isabella Herrera

For FTSV participant Isabella Herrera, the experience was very impactful. The group attended a group volunteer trip to the Pomeroy Rehabilitation Center where they set up SNAG games with tennis balls and Velcro, and taught the others how to play the golf games. According to Isabella, “Seeing all these nice people learning how to play golf despite the challenges they face was a really heartwarming moment”. Working with the people in the Pomeroy Center is an experience that she says will stick with her for a long time, along with the friendships she formed while she was there.

Isabella Herrera

National Opportunities

National opportunities like this one give First Tee – Silicon Valley participants unique experiences to grow, learn, and impact others. The important life skills learned in the regular program are reinforced in real world ways. To find out more about these opportunities, please contact Phoenix Jarrell-Desch [email protected].

FTSV Pebble Beach PURE Insurance Field Trip

On Sunday, September 30th, First Tee – Silicon Valley took a field trip to Pebble Beach Golf Links for the PURE Insurance Championship. Program Coordinators and volunteers brought 40 participants to the beautiful golf course, not only to watch the PGA TOUR Champions play, but also to support three of our very own FTSV participants playing on teams with Pros. Camille Thai, Norah Yang, and Joshua Jang all did a fantastic job representing FTSV and we are incredibly proud of them. Their life skills of sportsmanship, integrity and respect were on full display, not to mention their golf skills, which they have developed over the years with plenty of hard work.

The PURE Insurance Championship is an international showcase for First Tee and has been played at Pebble Beach Golf Links since 2004. This event pairs up PGA TOUR Champions (age 50 and over) with First Tee players in a Best Ball format. The groups play the first two days at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach. If after these first rounds the group is in the top 10, they go on to play Sunday at Pebble Beach and compete for the top spot. All three of our participants represented FTSV beautifully, and were even able to secure 3rd and 6th place overall.

Camille, Norah and Joshua all had lots to say about how this big weekend went for them.

For Camille Thai, the whole weekend was just surreal. She made many new friends, learned a lot from her Pro, Jerry Kelly, and left the weekend excited and hopeful for the future. Parts of the weekend were nerve wracking, specifically learning how to play with professionals, but as the tournament went on, Camille was able to get comfortable in her golf game and fully enjoy the experience. As Camille came down hole 18, FTSV participants stood up against the ropes, cheering her on and watching her finish her round with poise. Then, Camille came, sat down with the participants, and signed autographs, creating life time memories for her newest, young fans. It was really an incredible sight to witness, and the whole day is something everyone involved will remember for a long time. 

The relationships and community Norah Yang built over the weekend will stay with her for a long time to come. From meeting and spending time with other First Tee participants, to listening two-time major winner Christie Kerr speak about managing stress and being present in the moment, and spending time playing with and learning from her pro, YE Yang, Norah left the weekend knowing more about the game of golf, herself, and the wonderful and supportive community she has within the game. For her, this tournament was a wild, full-circle kind of experience. Ten years ago, back in 2013, Norah remembers watching our FTSV participant Michelle Xie win this same event and becoming inspired by another amazing, female youth golfer. Now, through years of hard work and personal development, Norah feels like she is in the place to do the same thing, inspiring another generation of young golfers to be their best selves.

While he already knew First Tee was a community of support and collaboration, Joshua Jang left Pebble Beach and the PURE Insurance Championship with a deepened appreciation and understanding of just how much golf and First Tee have shaped him and his wonderful community. Before the weekend, Joshua had not played Pebble Beach before, so when he stepped on to the course Friday late in the afternoon, he was blown away by the picturesque nature of the course. With the perfect sunset over the ocean, the gentle sea breeze and the perfect condition of the course, the everything felt almost unbelievable. As Joshua played his practice rounds, he met many great people, including caddies who went out of their way to help him with strategy and staying relaxed, and other First Tee participants from across the country. What stood out to him the most from the weekend, even more so than just the awe of playing in such a big tournament, was all the different cultures and people he experienced. He said he was surprised how much difference he noticed between people from different parts of the country, while still having so much in common, especially in their very strong life skills and love and appreciation for the game of the golf and the community that comes with it. To Joshua, the part of First Tee that stands out to him the most is the community, the group of people who value communication, mentorship, collaboration and all of the First Tee core values. The PURE Insurance Championship put this on full display for him, and reaffirmed his connection to FTSV. 

FTSV 2023 Winter Season – Registration on November 8th

Registration for our 2023 winter season opens here on Wednesday, November 8th at 11am and closes on Thursday, November 16th at Noon. The 8-week winter season begins the week of November 28th and ends February3rd, with no classes December 19th through December 30th.

Register on November 8th and take part in engaging and fun life skill and golf skill classes at either Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course in San Jose, Baylands Golf Links in Palo Alto, or Gavilan College Golf Course in Gilroy.

Financial aid is available. We make our programs accessible to youth of different backgrounds and perspectives and affordable to families experiencing financial hardship.

New this year

This year we have a new, expanded, long-term use agreement at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course so more classes are available at Rancho than ever before!

Select your grade group

Classes are broken down by grade group, so feel free to invite a friend and take part in our winter classes. This past fall season we had a record 629 participants take classes, so please mark your calendar for November 8th to make sure you secure your spot. The schedule is now posted here.

Each week our participants will experience one of our 6 Life Skills and 6 Golf Cues. Our life skills cover everything from goal setting, building a positive self-identity to collaboration skills. Most importantly we strive to integrate the skills seamlessly through age-appropriate games and activities that make classes and learning fun.

Each of our life skills have multiple variations that are tailored for each grade group. Here is an example of how our life skill of “Collaboration” is structured for the different grade groups:

  • Grades 2-4 – collaboration through using good sportsmanship
  • Grades 5-6 – collaboration using ALR (ask, listen, respond) to understand and appreciate others
  • Grades 7-8 – collaboration by embracing people’s differences and variety of perspectives
  • Grades 9-12 – collaboration using CARE (communicate, actively listen, review options, end with a win-win) to resolve issues together.

We encourage youth 2nd grade and above to join our program and ask that you help spread the word. For more information click here. Click here to view our program video and learn more from our participants, parents, and coaches!

See you at the course!

The Moca Foundation $25K Grant for Gilroy Youth

The Moca Foundation has provided a $15K grant to support course sessions for Gilroy youth and $10K to support driving range improvements for Gavilan Golf Course.

First Tee – Silicon Valley delivers Youth Development to South County

First Tee – Silicon delivers our youth development program at 3 locations throughout Silicon Valley with Gavilan College Golf Course serving South County youth. The Moca Foundation grant will help underwrite mentor training to provide a 1 coach:4 participant ratio coaching, curriculum supplies and golf course access fees especially for the youth in the Gilroy area. FTSV is focused on building relationships, fostering teamwork and inclusion, and creating an engaging activity-based learning environment that makes learning interactive and fun.

Moca Foundation Funds will aid in improvements to Gavilan Golf Course

We are also excited to announce that The Moca Foundation will be funding driving range upgrades which has been on our wish list for a few years.  It will include replacing the range mats, safety dividers, golf ball trays and rubber tees on the upper range and building out a new lower driving range with the same necessary amenities.  This will allow FTSV to provide a more engaging class with more hitting and less watching and waiting.

May van Scherrenburg, The Moca Foundation Associate Director shared…

“We are proud to support First Tee – Silicon Valley’s efforts of character and leadership development for Gilroy youth to foster a culture of acceptance and provide mentorship. Golf provides a powerful vehicle to help kids build the strength of character and life skills that they can use both on and off the golf course.”

If you are interested in learning more about how you can support our programs or improvements, please contact Judy Dixon Deaton, Development Director [email protected] or 408-508-4881.

First Tee – Silicon Valley at Maze Day Community Fair

First Tee – Silicon Valley was able to attend this year’s Maze Day, a community resource fair held at Hoover Community School in Redwood City. It was a major success where our Program Coordinators were able to meet about 200 families, hand out 100+ backpacks that included First Tee – Silicon Valley flyers, and had more than 40 parents’ express interest in joining the program. Thank you to Hoover Community School for having us out, and we hope to come back in the future!

What is Maze Day?

Maze Day is a large community resource event where community organizations all come together to offer information about their programs. Organizations in attendance included the Sheriffs Activities League (SAL), Police Activities League (PAL), after school programs, and groups committed to providing books and school uniforms. For FTSV, we were able to build relationships with other community groups as well as community members. We attended both days of the resource fair and ended up leaving extra backpacks with Hoover Community School to distribute in the future, helping to make sure students have what they need to succeed.

FTSV Outreach Events

Outreach events like Maze Day are important parts of FTSV’s commitment to community partnerships. Being able to reach more families and create partnerships with schools and organizations allows us to impact even more people. If you are a part of a school or community program and want to get involved with us, please contact Joe Stuban at [email protected].

FTSV Participants Compete at the 2023 PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee

Support our 3 FTSV participants as they compete in the 2023 PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship

First Tee – Silicon Valley Ace participants Joshua Jang, Norah Yang, and Camille Thai will be competing next week in the PGA TOUR Champions’ PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, September19th to the 24th. You can watch the tournament on Golf Channel Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (22nd-24th) from 3-6pm. You can also watch in person. Click here for more information. Best of luck to Joshua, Norah, and Camille!

Meet Joshua

Joshua is a standout FTSV participant and volunteer coach. Joshua has been an engaged participant since 2016 and a dedicated FTSV volunteer since 2020, amassing over 200 volunteer hours. He’s taken initiative and collaborates well with our staff on ideas for program improvements. He is also a high-performing competitive golfer. He recently qualified for the 112th California Amateur Championship and is a 3-year starter for his varsity golf team. “I feel that my selection for the PURE Insurance is a testament that First Tee has always been about more than just golf,” says Joshua. “First Tee – Silicon Valley has been an important part of my life, and the strong sense of community and support for one another has helped me realize what it means to be part of a positive change larger than oneself.”

Click here to watch Joshua Jang find out he was selected on Golf Channel.

Meet Norah

Norah is a leader and role model in her classes as a FTSV participant and as a volunteer coach. She has been active as a participant since 2015 and began volunteering as a FTSV coach in 2022. As it relates to her golfing acumen, Norah led her high school golf team to a league championship as a freshman and was awarded MVP in 2021. She has qualified for the USKids World Championship twice and the IMG Junior World at Torrey Pines. Additionally, Norah has placed high in several AGJA tournaments. “I am so excited to play,” says Norah. “There are so many applicants for these wonderful events, and to be selected makes me feel so honored and proud. First Tee had supported me every step of my golf journey, from not even knowing how to hold a golf club to being able to compete nationally with amazing golfers. It has taught me so much, and I look forward to representing First Tee – Silicon Valley.”

Meet Camille

Camille has been an outstanding participant in our program for a decade and has assisted us in our fundraising events. A highly ranked golfer who won the IMG Junior Worlds and placed 2nd at the Pinehurst US Kids World Team Championship, shooting 65. “I’m so excited and honored to be selected,” says Camille. “I’ve been with the First Tee for more than 10 years now and it has been instrumental in helping me develop both as a person and a player. I wouldn’t be who I am today without it.”

“We are excited for all three to experience an opportunity of a lifetime,” says Chris Moreno-Hunt, FTSV Program Director. “All three have been dedicated participants, and have made our chapter a better place. We will be cheering them on!”

First Tee – Silicon Valley Mentor Junior Tournament

The First Tee – Silicon Valley Mentor Junior Golf Tournament was a total blast! At Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course, younger FTSV participants paired up with the high school players, working together to do their best. Fun was had by all as the younger participants were able to experience competitive golf, some of them for the first time, while the older participants helped lead by example on the golf course.

A Collaborative Experience

During the Mentor/Junior Golf Tournament, we provide an opportunity for our youngest participants to learn from some of the older ones. They played together in a Shamble format, where everyone hit their drive, the team picked the best one, and they played their own balls from there. It was a very collaborative experience, and the best part was how people were able to make new friends and learn from one another.

Showing Respect

One of the biggest life skills demonstrated during the event was how to show respect. Starting from the first interaction, participants were introducing themselves, shaking hands and making everyone feel seen and comfortable as the round began. Golf etiquette was on full display, with divots and ball marks being repaired, and teammates encouraging and complimenting each other as the day went on. Showing respect for one another is a big part of First Tee – Silicon Valley, and during the Mentor/Junior tournament, it became clear how much our participants really live the values taught. All in all, everyone had fun, and bonds were built between our young participants and our returners.  

First Tee – Silicon Valley Chapter Championship

Every year, First Tee – Silicon Valley (FTSV) holds a Chapter Championship where participants of all ages can play in a fun, supportive and competitive environment. On Saturday, August 19th, 40 participants gathered to play at Rancho del Pueblo and demonstrate their First Tee life skills and golf skills. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended, parents, kids and volunteers alike. Thank you for making it such a huge success and we hope to have everyone back next year!

The players were sorted by their ages in a net stroke play event. There was a closest to the pin contest as well as a long drive, and even a raffle! All of our participants did very well, and most importantly, showed phenomenal sportsmanship and respect for themselves, others, and the course. Some players had never competed in a golf tournament before, and members of their group helped support them, assisting with rules, score keeping, and generally being positive and kind. It was a competitive event, but even in competition, the most important thing is everyone having fun and looking out for one another.

While score is absolutely not the most important thing, it is good to celebrate the winners of this event to recognize all of the effort they have been putting in working to develop their golf skills.

2nd – 4th Grade: Kazimir Zabinski (31, Overall Lowest Score!)

7th –  8th Grade: Nathan Lopez and Findlay Rich (33)

9th– 12th Grade: Kristen Tang (32)

After the event, everyone was treated to pizza while we awarded medals and prizes. All in all, participants, volunteers, and staff alike had a really fun time, and we hope that everyone will return for next year’s Chapter Championship. Thank you again to all and to Rancho del Pueblo for having us. Remember, if you stick with it and put in the effort over time, you’ll continue to impress yourself!

If you’d like to learn more about the opportunities we have for our participants, click here!

Girls’ Golf Summer Play Day

On Saturday, August 19th, First Tee – Silicon Valley (FTSV) held our Fall Pre-Season Girls Golf Play Day at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course. The theme of the event was Summer Playday.

19 ofFTSV’s youth participants had a Summer-time blast playing golf, enjoying games and socializing with new friends. This event provided an opportunity for the girls to develop their respect for themselves and others, find their own voice, identify their talents, and inspire them to live active and healthy lifestyles.
On the course, the girls engaged with each other and worked as a team in summer themed golf games.  They played seashell scramble, coconut bowling, and hula hoop hop. They gained new friends, shared their summer memories, and bonded over common interests.

“This group had so much energy and were very conversational” – Coach Li An.

The event concluded with brunch, building a coral reef, and a game of giant Jenga. We hope this experience of building new friends and playing golf together was memorable for our girls, and that they take the lessons learned to help them as they grow into amazing women in our society.  Special thanks to Coach Gracie, Karen, Roni, Li An, and Natalie for hosting our event.

We are always thrilled to have our Girls Golf event, and want to say thank you to all the participants for making it such a success. Everyone made sure to create an inclusive, supportive and respectful atmosphere where all felt comfortable to learn and try new things. If you are interested in making a positive difference and mentoring youth for First Tee – Silicon Valley & Girls Golf, please visit: firstteesiliconvalley.org/about/volunteer/

Join us for the next Girls Golf Event

FTSV participants are welcome in join.  Learn more about our next Girls Golf event on November 11th, 2023 may contact Manny Gallardo at [email protected] or call (408) 508-4887. We will release our next event flyer around mid-October. Stay tuned!

FTSV hosted an Appreciation Day on August 12th

On Saturday, August 12th, First Tee – Silicon Valley (FTSV) hosted an Appreciation Day event at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course. The event was a celebration of our FTSV families, participants and coaches, and an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for them. We had over 140 people in attendance. Thank you so much to all that came out, and thank you for being a part of First Tee – Silicon Valley.

There were many fun games setup. On the putting green, we setup our Mission ImPuttable game, which are really challenging and fun putting holes where you can play against your friends. We had the driving range open for people to hit and clubs for people to borrow. There was also a tug of war, a sack race, and cornhole, and winners of any of our games could claim prizes from our prize tent. Near the end of our event, we provided pizza, dessert, and highlighted our CEO & President George Maxe for his 15-year anniversary with FTSV!

While the games were fun, the biggest success was people from throughout our FTSV community meeting each other and making connections. Because we have three different locations and many different days of class, often times families, coaches and volunteers are not easily able to meet and interact with others in the program. However, at Saturday’s event, FTSV families and coaches from throughout the South Bay had the opportunity to build relationships with each other. People were laughing, talking and having fun all while building connections to one another and helping to expand on the sense of community that we try to foster. We will be hosting more community and appreciation days at Rancho del Pueblo for all to attend and hope to have everyone come out. Until next time!

Click here to see photos of the event

Please invite your friends, family or anyone else you think would enjoy or benefit from our program to join us! Registration for the Winter season opens on November 8th.

We have awesome volunteer opportunities for people looking to get involved, give back to their community, and continue to develop leadership and mentorship skills. Parents, families, teenage participants, and community members are what allow us to impact as many young people as we do, so please consider joining our team!

Camille Thai took first place at the 2023 California Junior Girls’ State Championship

Over the weekend of June 19th, First Tee – Silicon Valley’s Camille Thai took first place at the 2023 California Junior Girls’ State Championship. By setting specific process goals throughout the weekend, Camille was able to focus herself only on the current shot, and play to the best of her ability.

Setting and Pursuing Goals

First Tee – Silicon Valley is an organization that teaches kids how to set and structure their goals in an effective way so that they can accomplish big things. By outlining their Process, Performance and Outcome Goals, our participants are able to stay motivated, stay confident, and, most importantly, actualize some of their biggest dreams. One of our teens, Camille Thai, was able to accomplish something really special, in part, due to her strong goal setting skills as well as her incredibly hard work.

The 2023 California Juniors Girls State Championship

Held at Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel. The week previous, Camille had participated in a different golf tournament where she was disappointed in her performance. Coming into the State Championship, she was determined and motivated to better play to her skill level. After playing her practice round, Camille didn’t have very high expectations for the weekend because the course was long and especially difficult.

After her first round, Camille finished stroke play at +2, not the result she was hoping for but still in contention. She decided then that her new outcome goal was to just make the cut, meaning she had to be within the top 16 players after two days. With this new goal set, Camille was able to focus and perform, finishing the second day of stroke play -1, putting her in first place. At this point, she was just really happy to have secured the medalist position.

The final two days of the tournament are a match play format. With the heat, and having to play potentially 36 holes in a day, two days in a row, the tournament became more of an endurance test. Camille made sure that her focus and goal was not on winning, but on just hitting good shots, and to always be thinking about the next one. When asked about what she was thinking, Camille said “I viewed it as two separate tournaments. Match play is really anyone’s game, so you need to focus on what you can control.”

As she played her matches and secured a solid lead, Camille never felt fully secure that she would achieve the ultimate victory. She continued to always be focused on the next shot, and after going bogey free, she was able to tie the final hole necessary to secure the win. The result served as a good reminder of just how much work she has put into her game, and it was quite the confidence booster.

Congratulations on the big win Camille!

Setting and using goals effectively play a large part in Camille’s ability to continue to improve and achieve what she wants. According to her, “It’s kind of ironic. Golf is result oriented, but to get the results you want, you need to focus on the process and short-term goals.” Camille says that when she plays good golf, she isn’t worried about where she will end up; she’s focused on the process, trying to shoot the best shot she can and then immediately moving on to the next shot. Taking this mentality into her everyday life helps her to break down stress and challenges, and approach goals step by step so that she can be her most productive.

Looking forward, Camille’s current goals are to get situated into her junior year as school starts up again, and figure out the new adventure of college applications and recruitment. In regards to golf, Camille’s goals are not score focused, instead they are more about how she feels on the course. She wants to continue to work on her mental game so that she can feel confident and secure over every shot, regardless of standing or situation.

First Tee – Silicon Valley is proud of Camille Thai for her accomplishments, but even more proud of how she has been able set and achieve her goals on and off the golf course. 

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Camille Thai CA Girls State Champ