A Scholarship Surprise!

The First Tee of Denver goes above and beyond

Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer

The First Tee of Denver awarded its first-ever scholarships to Brooke Barlock and Maggie Hartman during a recent awards ceremony at City Park Golf Course. Both recipients arrived thinking only one scholarship was being offered. “Not only were the finalists surprised, but so were our Core Value Society Members, staff and the participants’ family’s,” said Paula Purifoy, Executive Director for The First Tee of Denver. “There was a flicker of disappointment, but then the whole room lit up with elation!” Barlock, a senior at Regis Jesuit High School, has worked for The First Tee of Denver for the last three summers teaching younger kids golf lessons and valuable life skills. Hartman, a freshman at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, has participated in The First Tee of Denver for more than 12 years and has mentored hundreds of kids.

Pictured above: Scott O’Sullivan, Board President; Brooke Barlock; Maggie Hartman; Mary Reed Wolff, Board Secretary; Josh Rudolph, Board VP; Jeremy McKamey, Board Treasurer; Scott Rethlake and Y. E. Scott, Board Members. 720-865-3427; thefirstteeofdenver.com

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