First Tee – Augusta continues to look for ways to highlight our participants. The student spotlight section is a fun, cool way to get to know some of the First Tee – Augusta kids. We will feature a participant from each age group.
Aaron Nix
Age 7-9
Age: 9
Grade: 3rd
How many siblings do you have? 2
Favorite color? Green
Favorite core value? Honesty
How long have you been playing golf? 2 years
Favorite golf club? 7 iron
What are some words of encouragement you would give to another junior golfer? “Golf is a game of patience”
Kara Thompson
Age 10 – 11
Age: 10
Grade: 4th
How many siblings do you have? 1
Favorite color? Yellow
Favorite core value? Perseverance
How long have you been playing golf? 2 years
Favorite golf club? 7 iron
What are some words of encouragement you would give to another junior golfer? “Take your time, have fun, and practice putting a lot!”
Davis Bullington
Age 12-13
Age: 13
Grade: 7th
How many siblings do you have? 2
Favorite color? Teal
Favorite core value? Confidence
How long have you been playing golf? 6 Years
Favorite golf club? 52 Degree Wedge
What are some words of encouragement you would give to another junior golfer? “Don’t give up even when there are hard times now or ahead in life”
Jalynn Bailey
Age 14 – Up
Age: 16
Grade: First Year College Student
How many siblings do you have? 2
Favorite color? Blue
Favorite core value? Integrity
How long have you been playing golf? 1 year
Favorite golf club? Driver
What are some words of encouragement you would give to another junior golfer? “It may seem hard at first, but it gets easier!”