By Stan Olenik, Editor-Publisher, The Golf Club What began more than two decades ago as a friendly golf showdown between Greenville and Spartanburg counties has grown into one of the Upstate’s most spirited charity events. The Cyder Cup, a local nod to the Ryder Cup, now fuels a […]
The ground hog says we have some winter left, but the rodent’s weather forecast is not slowing down registration for First Tee Upstate’s Spring programs. “It started a little slow, but it has really picked up in the last few weeks,” said Micheal Pius, the Executive Director of […]
From the time of old Tom Morris to almost any day of the week today, golfers have always known an important element of their favorite game. A golf course can be a great place to do business. In between shots and stories a proposal that might not […]
Hear from Todd Whitehead the Spartanburg team captain in the 2019 Cyder Cup match as his team broke a three year losing streak to Greenville. The Cyder Cup has been firmly in the hands of Greenville for the last three years. Not only did the “Greenvilians” win […]
The First Tee Upstate now truly is the First Tee “of” the Upstate. The program designed to introduce youngsters to golf and develop the nine core values associated with the game will now be available at The Club at Brookstone and in Anderson District 5 schools. “Now with […]
Final Hole action at the Spartanburg County Senior Am Bobby Newman had a good feeling coming into the Spartanburg County Senior Amateur at the Carolina Country Club. Newman shot a 65 in his practice round and decided he was ready to try to win his fourth Senior Amateur. […]
When parents and adults think of The First Tee they think of the important work the organization does in building character, and promoting life enhancing values and healthy choices. When kids think of The First Tee they think of having fun playing golf. The strength of The First […]
The Golf Body Fitness Invitational was held to benefit the First Tee of the Upstate and the RezMissions. The captain’s choice tournament included 22 teams and was played at the Carolina Country Club. “This tournament is going to help us continue our mission to help kids and invest […]
You have to wear a lot of different hats before you can become the leader of a First Tee chapter. Michael Pius has a large collection of headwear that he can now set aside and just put on one hat when he comes to work in the Upstate. […]
