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Kady Stoll, 3M VP, New Board Chair at First Tee – Minnesota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kristin Sullivan, 651-335-1897
FIRST TEE – MINNESOTA ELECTS ITS FIRST WOMAN BOARD CHAIR
Nonprofit youth development program elects Kady Stoll, Vice President of Global Partnerships at 3M
Minneapolis (Feb. 17, 2025): First Tee — Minnesota, a youth development organization that teaches life skills and helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf, today announced that Kady Stoll, Vice President of Global Partnerships at 3M, has been elected Board Chair, the first woman to hold the role.
“I am honored to be elected as the first female Board Chair of First Tee-Minnesota,” said Stoll. “Under the exceptional leadership of Jeremy Diebling the organization has flourished and is well-positioned for continued success. I am excited to build on this strong foundation and help advance our mission to reach even more young people across Minnesota. First Tee is transforming lives both on and off the course, and I’m proud to be part of this impactful journey.”
For the past 10 years, Jeremy Diebling, Partner at PwC, has served as board chair, helping to steer the chapter through a series of mergers and unifying five Minnesota-based chapters into First Tee – Minnesota. Diebling will continue to serve on the Board of First Tee.
“Golf has had such an impact on my life and the opportunity to serve as the Board Chair for First Tee of Minnesota is one of my greatest highlights,” said Jeremy Diebling. “The organization continues to positively impact young people in our community and I am incredibly honored to transition my leadership role to Kady Stoll. Her passion for golf and youth development will ensure that, across the state of Minnesota, our youth will have even more opportunities to build the strength of their character through the challenges of the game of golf.”
“We are so thankful for the work Jeremy has done for youth golf in Minnesota,” said Jim Triggs, CEO, First Tee-Minnesota. “For the past decade, his leadership and strategic vision have had a tremendous impact. We are thrilled to welcome Kady Stoll. She has already been a great partner to First Tee – Minnesota and is fully committed to our vision of serving youth throughout Minnesota.”
FIRST TEE-MINNESOTA
First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges by seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills for kids who might not otherwise have exposure to golf and the life lessons learned through the game. First Tee provides active learning experiences that develop inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry into everything they set out to accomplish.
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1st Annual Winter’s Coming Golf Classic
At First Tee, we work hard to make sure our golf and life skills programs are available to ALL families. Here is a way you can contribute to that goal—while hitting the links one more time before the snow flies.
On Friday, November 1, at historic Highland National Golf Course, we are sponsoring the 1st Annual Winter’s Coming Golf Classic. This fun, fast-play golf event includes golf with carts; a delicious lunch courtesy of Fat Lorenzo’s; fun prizes for golfers of all skill levels; awesome golf gifts just in time for the holidays; and, most importantly, it supports a fantastic cause.
For more information and to register …
Click HereHazeltine National Golf Club Supports First Tee – Minnesota
On August 19, 2024—Championship Sunday of the U.S. Amateur—Hazeltine National Golf Club presented a check for $25,000 to First Tee – Minnesota. Joining in the celebration was NFL Hall of Famer, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., USGA President, Fred Perpall, Hazeltine National’s board chairperson, Dan Mulhern, and Hazeltine’s general manager, Phil Anderson.
The presentation took place after 36 First Tee golfers—from a wide range of First Tee–Minnesota locations—participated in a 9-hole scramble at The Loop, the Barrier Free Golf Course located in Chaska, Minnesota.
Jim Triggs, CEO of First Tee – Minnesota, said, “We are so grateful to Hazeltine. This generous gift is a game changer because it helps our program directors and coaches reach more kids in Minnesota through our golf and life skill programs.”
The morning’s festivities also included an 18-hole putting contest; the chance for some First Tee golfers to compete on the putting course with Larry Fitzgerald; a great lunch served by Fireman BBQ, and free admission to the U.S. Amateur for parents in attendance.
First Tee @ The 3M Open
The weather is perfect this weekend so head out to the 3M Open. Kids 15 and under get in free and there are a ton of fun activities for families including First Tee’s massive hitting bay and “The Lab,” an all new—air conditioned—activity center that combines science, AI and golf!
Minnesota Twins Golf Day at Target Field
It’s a hole-in-one kind of day at Target Field! Come join us for “Golf Day” on Sunday, August 4, as the Twins take on the Chicago White Sox at 1:10 p.m. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast, a baseball fan, or simply looking for a day of outdoor fun, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Your purchase of this special ticket package includes your reserved seat to the game and an exclusive Twins themed Golf Head Cover!
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Go Twins!First Tee – Minnesota March Madness NCAA/Masters Update
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Congratulations to the NCAA Winners!
Eide Bailly, Lane 4, and the PGA Tour Superstore/Larry Fitzgerald Scholor Athletes in Lane 11 won the NCAA portion of March Madness Bowling. Now, it’s on to the Masters!
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Registration Now Open in Minneapolis and Saint Paul!
Spring and Summer Clinics, Camps and Leagues
Click for Info and to RegisterWinter 2024 Newsletter
We just dropped our Winter 2024 newsletter in the mail, which includes 2024 registration links, March Madness bowling kickoff event details, and a look into the Highland Learning Center renovation.
You are invited to the 16th Annual March Madness Season Kickoff!
Please join us for First Tee – Minnesota’s 16th Annual March Madness Season Kickoff
We’ve combined bowling, NCAA Basketball, and the Master’s into a fun, active and non-gala event!
Sunday, March 17, 2024
5:30 to 8 pm
Pinstripes, 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina, MN 55435
For more information and to register …
Click Here!Supporting the Seiwert Family
Brian Seiwert was a long time Minnesota PGA Golf Professional, Head Professional at Burl Oaks GC and friend of First Tee – Minnesota. His passion for family, community and the great game of golf was a blessing for so many. Sadly, over the past few years, Brian battled Non-Small Cell Metastatic Lung Cancer and passed in November. If you would like to support Brian’s family, please visit the GoFundMe page.
We would like to thank all the courses listed below that took part in the Oct 15/16 Fundraiser. We raised $5000 for the Seiwert Family. (That’s 100% of all the tee-times)
Edina Country Club
Minneapolis Golf Club
White Bear Yacht Club
TPC Twin Cities
Wayzata Country Club
Midland Hills Golf Club
Olympic Hills Golf Club
Bearpath Golf Club
Hazeltine Golf Club
Woodhill Country Club
Minnesota Valley Golf Club
Minikahda Country Club
Town and County Country Club
Windsong Farm Golf Club
Oak Ridge Country Club
Reminder: All funds go directly to the Seiwert Family.
Be The Change Golf Tournament
Be The Change MN Golf is Back!
For the third year in a row, First Tee – Minnesota is supporting the Be The Change MN Golf Tournament. Unlike any scramble you’ve ever played, this one combines great music, great food, and, most importantly, the opportunity to connect with community and business leaders in the spirit of improving the lives of the less fortunate in Minnesota.
The fun takes place on Sunday, September 10, at historic Theodore Wirth Golf Course in Minneapolis.
Click here for more information!
