Golfing and Touring New Zealand

The NZPGA Pro Am Championship has been won by New Zealander Mike Hendry. His final round was a four under par 68, to finish two shots clear of the field. Earlier in the round he was leading by three shots but a quadruple bogey at the tricky 16th hole gave the lead back to third round [...]

  The mission of The First Tee of New Zealand is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programmes that build character, instil life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. This worthy charity is thrilled to be one of two charity beneficiaries of the PGA Championships in Queenstown at [...]

Year end prizegiving event On Friday 16th December, 2011 at 6 pm at The First Tee New Zealand HQ trophies and certificates will be handed out along with tasty drinks and yummy sausage treats for everyone. Light entertainment from students should be a special highlight of this annual event. Contact First Tee Executive Director, pking@thefirsttee.org for [...]

Supporting local business and community organizations makes good “cents” for all Kiwis not only at the holiday season but throughout the year. “Centsible” suggestions follow: Give an Activity - allow a kid from your neighbourhood the chance to participate in The First Tee golf and lifeskills programme during the holidays or after school (www.thefirstteenz.org) Give Recreation - a card [...]

In New Zealand since 2006 with beginnings in the USA, The First Tee’s mandate is: “To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.”