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The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame.  Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  Through its network of more than 200 community-based Chapters, including the newest in West Palm Beach, and 700 program locations, as well as a presence in more than 2,600 elementary schools, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.9 million participants and students in 48 states and four international locations – Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore.   Former President George H. W. Bush serves as honorary chairman.  The Founding Partners of The First Tee are the Augusta National Golf Club, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA.