First Tee - Contra Costa

We’d like to give a shoutout to our Ace Class participant Sidnee Castillo (pictured right) for being selected to the 2026 Congaree Global Golf Initiative. Congratulations Sidnee!

Sidnee was nominated by fellow Ace participant, long time friend and teammate Mikhail (pictured left)

The Congaree Global Golf Initiative was founded in 2017. Its mission is to provide underserved and well-deserving high school students who aspire to play collegiate golf access to the highest level of athletic coaching and academic tools to enhance their opportunities for success.

Update: 5/6/26

Registration is officially closed as we have reached our max. We are planning these throughout the summer at our partner facilities. Stay tuned for dates, times, and locations!

Parents & Guardians,

If you’ve been looking for a fun and welcoming way to introduce your daughter to the game of golf, this is the perfect opportunity!
Join First Tee – Contra Costa and LPGA Girls Golf on Monday, May 18th at Boundary Oak Golf Course for a FREE girls golf clinic.
🗓 Date: Monday, May 18th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Boundary Oak Golf Course Driving Range
👧 Ages: Girls 6–17
Participants will learn basic golf fundamentals in a supportive, fun environment designed to build confidence, friendships, and a love for the game.
This event is completely free and open to the community—but space is limited.
👉 Register below to reserve your spot

Today, five of our Ace Level participants represented their schools at the DAL Tournament at Paradise Valley in Fairfield. Lots of great golf, competitiveness and sportsmanship was displayed by these gentlemen!
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Sunday Swing Golf Foundation is hosting it's annual golf tournament benefiting First Tee - Contra Costa along with several other youth golf programs on Monday, May 8th. They are also holding an incredible action as part of the program. https://ssyf.winningbidder.com/event/4931

Take a look for yourself. Some amazing golf packages are on the list along with vacations and local events.
Brandon F. Garcelon

Sunday Swing Youth Foundation Online Auction Bid on exciting auction items at our online auction powered by WinningBidder.com.

Looking forward to another great event Lone Tree Golf & Event Center

Please consider golfing, sponsor or volunteering for our Antioch Rotary Golf Tournament on May 1st!

We had a blast on our Girls Golf field trip to Stanford and the Fortinet Founders Cup last Saturday!

During this field trip, our Girls Golf participants attended a clinic hosted by followed by a fun time on the course watching professional players compete in the Fortinet Founders Cup, an event that celebrates the 13 founding members of the LPGA.

Big thanks to Coach Shellie and Coach Hannah for all their help to make this field trip possible! And big thanks to for hosting this fun clinic!

📸: Shellie Dominguez, Hannah Lee, Sophia Lee, Lucio Diaz

🏈✨ SIGNED. ICONIC. UNMISSABLE. ✨🏈

Up for auction at Swing Fore Success Gala: A football signed by Christian McCaffrey 🔥

This is a standout collectible for any NFL fan, plus every bid helps support First Tee - Contra Costa. If you are a sport collector or a football fan, this item is for you! Put in your bid, win big, and help a fantastic charity at the same time.

Bid big. Support bigger.

BidToWin

📣 Big news from First Tee – Contra Costa!

Our beloved Crab Feed has officially evolved into the Swing Fore Success Gala — an elevated celebration of youth, character, and community impact. 💚

📆 Friday, February 6, 2026
📍 Events Center, Rossmoor (Walnut Creek)

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What to expect:
➤ Curated dinner
➤ Live auction with Steve Haworth
➤ Silent auction with our biggest lineup yet
➤ Professional photography & videography📸🎥
➤ Red-carpet step-and-repeat💃
➤ Stories from First Tee youth
➤ Guest speaker:
➤ Hosted by John Collins, “The Paper Airplane Guy”

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💚 We need Items!
Verified sports memorabilia, event tickets, overnight stays, wine, local experiences, services — all make a huge impact.

To donate, email Brandon: [email protected]

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💼 Sponsorship opportunities are now open.
If your business wants to support youth development, Brandon can share levels & benefits.

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🎟️ Tickets are officially live!
👉 Link in bio to get yours.

Every contribution helps grow confidence, resilience, leadership — and the next generation of golfers in our community.

💚 We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

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Give the gift that lasts a lifetime! 💚⛳️
This Giving Tuesday, your generosity helps build confidence, values, and opportunity for kids in our community.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact.

It’s the most magical breakfast of the year! 🎅 Join us for Breakfast with Santa on December 7th at Boundary Oak.
Enjoy a holiday tradition, snap photos with Santa, and support First Tee Contra Costa’s mission of building bright futures. ❤️⛳️

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://charity.pledgeit.org/2025Santa