Palm Beach Gardens Living - September 2025

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5 | PA L M B E A C H G A R D E N S L I V I N G 15 FIRST TEE Impacting Our Community – Submitted By Carl J. Mistretta Jr., Chief Executive Officer – Impacting Our Community BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS Enroll your children at one of our 10 Palm Beach County Program Locations. Please visit firstteepalmbeaches.org for more information and to register. CHAPTER CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPS! Ocean Reef Club hosted the 2025 Chapter Championship of First Tee - Florida Gold Coast. The annual tournament features four high school students per team from our three chapters in a best-ball format. The Palm Beaches chapter shot four under par to edge out the Broward and Treasure Coast chapters by one shot. The scores have never been this close, and the victory came down to a birdie putt made by Palm Beaches student Marley Pedrique on the 18th hole. Six alumni also played in a separate individual division. Palm Beaches alumni Tyler Mistretta shot three under par 68 with two eagles to win his second alumni division title. THANK YOU, SPONSORS! Pointe Gammon Foundation, The O’Leary Family Foundation, Robert M. Burns, Trustees Greg & Kathy Thompson J.P. Morgan. BIJAN ATTENDS SUMMIT This summer, Bijan Lombeshkon was selected to attend the prestigious First Tee Leadership Summit in Atlanta in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore. The Summit was a weeklong experience designed to empower young leaders through skill- building, mentorship, and personal growth. Hosted at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation's Westside Works Campus, the Summit brought together promising teens from across the country for a transformative week of workshops, team activities, and one-on-one mentoring with accomplished business and community leaders. Bijan was selected based on his outstanding character, involvement in our local chapter, and passion for making a difference. “The Trip in Atlanta was truly a life-changing experience. It inspired me in so many different ways,” said Bijan. “It taught me a ton of different skills in life. I enjoyed meeting new people, making friends, and listening to the speakers who shared so many words of wisdom with us. I am forever grateful for this amazing opportunity that I experienced. It was so much fun!” DOS MAS DONATES CLUB Chapter student, Davis Lucas, from Coach John Gansz's programs at The Golf Club of Jupiter, recently received his first-ever set of brand- new custom-fitted golf clubs. The gift was made possible because of the generosity of longtime supporter Jeremy Howard and his Dos Mas Charity Tournament. Davis was treated to a professional fitting at the PGA TOUR Superstore in Palm Beach Gardens, where he was matched with clubs tailored specifically for him. This incredible experience not only marks a turning point in his golf journey but also highlights the power of community support. The moment was made even more special through the support of our Chapter President and PGA TOUR Superstore manager, Joe Gorman, who was instrumental in coordinating the fitting and celebrating the occasion with Davis. FIRST TEE - PALM BEACHES