- Check In & Check Out Staff person, Volunteer or Coach will continue to wear a Face Covering.
- Staff, Volunteer and Coaches will continue to wear a face covering when required to be indoors unless eating or drinking.
- Staff, Volunteer and Coaches will wear a face covering when providing pre-approved transportation to participants via a golf cart shuttle.
- Staff, Volunteer and Coaches will wear a face covering when unable to maintain 6 feet of social distance outdoors. For example, one to one conversation, providing first aid or emotional support during a group activity.
November 25, 2020: Amendments to Safety Response to COVID – 19
November 25, 2020
First Tee – Sandhills: Amendments to Safety Response to COVID – 19
In light of the most recent Executive Order amendments on November 25, 2020 announcement by Governor Roy Cooper; as well as follow up amendments made by the Carolinas PGA an Back2Golf initiative – we are implementing additional precautions to fall in line with these executive orders, most specifically as it relates to facial coverings.
Snippet from EO180:
Where Face Coverings Are Required:
(1) Individuals must wear face coverings if inside/indoors unless actively eating or drinking.
(2) Individuals five (5) years or older must wear face coverings in public outdoor setting if unable to maintain 6 feet of social distance.
Carolinas PGA & Back 2 Golf Update:
Individuals are permitted to ride together in a golf cart if they live in the same household without a facial cloth covering. If people who do NOT live in the same household are sharing a cart a facial cloth covering is required.
First Tee – Sandhills Face Coverings Procedure:
Using the above amendments as our guidelines, the below protocols will be put in place as it relates to Face Coverings Procedures during our upcoming programs:
Friday night our special event was a Jake Owen concert behind the 18th Green of Pebble Beach GL. That was a TON of fun! The food was awesome and it was really fun to hang out with all the friends I had made this week. Towards the end of the night, I ended up getting a guitar pick that Jake had used in the concert. What a cool souvenir! 
It was our first day of practice rounds at the Pure Insurance Championship. Jet lag had hit hard and I was up even earlier for the day to get started. Today’s round would be on Pebble Beach Golf Links and we were lucky enough to get a practice round with 2016 Champion, Paul Broadhurst.
A really unique tie to the tournament is that all players – Professionals, Amateurs and Juniors – all eat meals together. So, we have the chance to meet and mingle with folks of all backgrounds from around the country. Today at breakfast, we had the chance to sit down and eat with Paul before heading out for pre-practice round warm ups.
The minute I stepped on the practice facility and rolled my first few putts, I was blown away at the condition of the course.
When we arrived at the first tee, I was admittedly nervous. I pushed my tee ball into the rough but managed to make a par.
The front 9 was a total blur. I was still in shock I was playing at Pebble Beach Golf Links and had a million thoughts running through my head.
As we made the turn, I was able to clear my head and settle in to playing golf.
A funny moment, on the 18th Hole, my tee shot hit the trunk of the famous tree in the middle of the fairway!
After dinner, we prepped for tonight’s main event – the Legends and Leaders Core Value Banquet. The dinner was amazing. I had the opportunity to meet more participants from the First Tee and build new relationships.
A huge surprise for me – we received a $1,000 college scholarship!
What a great event to participate in and hear from speakers across the country with impactful stories to tell.
Thursday brought a new day and our last day of practice before the official tournament kicks off!
We headed over to play Poppy Hills GC – today with two fellow First Tee participants. Poppy Hills is another amazing course with completely different shots from Pebble Beach the day before.
If was fun to make a few birdies early in our practice round. As the day went on, the winds began to pick up, creating a new set of challenges as we navigated the course.
After our round, we headed back over to Pebble Beach Golf Links to cheer on the First Tee participants playing in the Chevron Shoot Out. The wind was really ripping at Pebble Beach so it was a lot of fun to watch them play Hole 17!
Post shoot out we went and spent some time with our host family before going to dinner at a really great local Italian restaurant called Cafe Fina.
Between all the golf, walking, wind and events I was tired and made it an early bed time as Michael Bradley and I would be teeing off early on Poppy Hills tomorrow morning.
Can’t wait to play with Mr. Bradley and see how our rounds unfold!
After breakfast we all headed over to the practice area, where I worked to get acclimated to the green speed and how they reacted to pitch shots. Trying to prepare myself in advance for what to expect on course.
As I strolled to the first tee, it truly felt like a DREAM. Knowing many greats have made that same walk…. what a feeling!!!
Throughout the day, the views on Pebble Beach Golf Links were breathtaking. TV coverage is wonderful but you have to see it in person to truly appreciate the surroundings.
Our practice round was one to remember. Having Mr. Broadhurst and his caddie, Siggy, in our pairing, was a massive help. They guided us in where to hit the ball, how the greens rolled, all the little nuances. There insight truly made me feel I was prepared to be here at the Pure Insurance Championship.
Post round, we made a quick turnaround to get ready to this evening’s marquee event – Legends and Leaders. It’s a dinner reception for players, juniors, and the amateurs with a 9 Core Value Speaker series throughout the evening.
While all the speakers shared impactful stories on their Core Value of relevance, 
