Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Golf Classic!
Building Game Changers Together at Piedmont Driving Club
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Building Game Changers Golf Classic presented by Coca-Cola!
The skies may have looked questionable on the drive in, but they cooperated when it counted and we were treated to a great day at Piedmont Driving Club. Friends, partners and supporters of First Tee — Metro Atlanta came together for golf, camaraderie and impact. From the first tee to the final putt, your support helps create opportunities for young people across Metro Atlanta to build confidence, resilience and character through the game of golf.
Golf is the vehicle, relationships are the catalyst, and whole-child development is the outcome. Together, we’re changing course for Atlanta’s next generation.
We are grateful to the organizations and partners whose support made this year's Golf Classic possible.
The Coca-Cola Company
Presenting Sponsor
The Coca-Cola Company has been a longstanding partner of First Tee — Metro Atlanta and a dedicated supporter of the Building Game Changers Golf Classic, serving as the event’s Presenting Sponsor for many years.
Their commitment extends well beyond the Golf Classic, helping First Tee — Metro Atlanta create meaningful opportunities and experiences for young people throughout our community. We are grateful for Coca-Cola’s continued leadership, partnership and investment in our mission to build the next generation of game changers.
ACE Partner
Holder Construction Foundation is committed to strengthening communities and creating opportunities for people to thrive. Through service, education and workforce development, Holder invests in initiatives that help individuals build skills, pursue new opportunities and create brighter futures.
Their support of First Tee — Metro Atlanta helps us provide young people with experiences that build confidence, develop character and open doors for their future. We are grateful for Holder’s partnership and commitment to building stronger communities.
ACE Partner
TOUR Championship has been a longstanding partner of First Tee — Metro Atlanta, providing support that creates meaningful opportunities for our participants and helps advance our mission.
Through the HOPE Tee Shot, the TOUR Championship celebrates two First Tee — Metro Atlanta participants each year with the unforgettable opportunity to hit the opening tee shots of the tournament at East Lake Golf Club. The partnership extends beyond tournament week through unique experiences, community engagement and ongoing support of our young people.
We are grateful for the TOUR Championship’s continued investment in First Tee — Metro Atlanta and the next generation of game changers.
EAGLE Partner
PGA TOUR Superstore has been a proud partner of First Tee since 2008, supporting young people both locally and nationally through programs designed to build confidence, character and leadership skills.
Here in Metro Atlanta, their partnership includes the First Tee Leadership Series, connecting our teens with PGA TOUR Superstore leaders for mentorship, career exploration and leadership development. Their commitment extends nationally through chapter support and signature First Tee experiences, including the Leadership Summit.
We are grateful for PGA TOUR Superstore’s longstanding partnership and the many ways they continue to invest in First Tee participants—both here in Atlanta and across the country.
EAGLE Partner
More pipeline. More tee time. TMarketers builds and runs AI-native marketing systems that keep businesses growing—so their clients can spend less time managing marketing and more time playing golf.
We were thrilled to welcome TMarketers as a first-time partner of the Building Game Changers Golf Classic this year. We’re grateful they chose to invest in our mission and join the community of partners helping make this event—and our work throughout Metro Atlanta—possible.
EAGLE Partner
MarketSource is a sales acceleration company that combines people, process and technology to help leading brands achieve better business outcomes.
Their partnership with First Tee — Metro Atlanta extends beyond the Golf Classic, including engaging directly with our teens through the First Tee Teen Summit. By sharing their time and expertise, MarketSource helps create experiences that support whole-child development and expose our young people to new ideas and opportunities for their future.
EAGLE Partner
Aldridge Pite is a multi-state law firm serving financial institutions and other commercial clients, with a strong emphasis on partnership, integrity and innovation.
Our relationship with Aldridge Pite extends beyond the Golf Classic through leadership on our Board of Directors and a strong network of friends and colleagues who have embraced our mission. We are grateful for their continued partnership and for the community of support they have helped build around First Tee — Metro Atlanta.
CapTech
BIRDIE Partner
CapTech is a technology consulting firm focused on building strong relationships and using innovation to create meaningful impact. Their commitment to First Tee extends nationally as a Corporate Partner and National Trustee and locally through their growing partnership with First Tee — Metro Atlanta.
CapTech team members have engaged directly with our participants during programming, helping them explore the technology behind the game of golf and discover the growing world of sports tech—including career possibilities that can take their interests well beyond the course.
BIRDIE Partner
Printpack is a leading manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, combining innovation, sustainability and more than 70 years of expertise to help some of the world’s leading brands bring their products to life.
BIRDIE Partner
Serve with confidence. ProVest combines people, process and technology to deliver precise, compliant and dependable legal support at every step.
BIRDIE Partner
Palmer & Cay is an independent insurance and benefits broker providing customer-focused solutions and exceptional service. For more than 150 years, they have helped clients navigate the complexities of insurance and employee benefits with a focus on partnership, advocacy and results.
BIRDIE Partner
CRE is our DNA. Birdsey Group is a national real estate consulting firm providing specialized services to the real estate investment and finance industries, with a focus on experience, efficiency and exceeding client expectations.
ZWJ Investment Counsel
BIRDIE Partner
Trusted. Active. Time-Tested. ZWJ Investment Counsel is an independent, employee-owned investment firm providing personalized investment management built around each client’s goals and long-term relationships.
BIRDIE Partner
Georgia Power is committed to being “A Citizen Wherever We Serve,” investing in the communities it calls home through partnerships, education and volunteerism. Their commitment to helping Georgians and their communities thrive extends well beyond providing reliable energy
The Evergreen Society
BIRDIE Partner
The Evergreen Society brings together a community connected by a shared love of golf and a commitment to giving back to the game. Through fellowship, education and charitable support, the organization works to improve lives through exposure to golf.
BIRDIE Partner
Local. And Proud Of It. Coastal States Bank is a community-oriented bank built on trusted relationships, providing personal and business banking services while investing in the growth and well-being of the communities it serves.
BIRDIE Partner
Giving Back Matters. MARCH Foundation — Mutual Alliance Restoring Community Hope — supports the education of young people through scholarships, grants and community programs. Their ongoing partnership with First Tee — Metro Atlanta reflects a shared commitment to helping young people learn, grow and prepare for their futures.
BIRDIE Partner
The STOX Group provides specialized services to the real estate and mortgage default industries, including posting, publishing, foreclosure auctions, bidding, process service, title and lien services.
BIRDIE Partner
Designed for Resilience. Driven by Data. Hive Financial Assets is a private credit fund manager specializing in direct lending to consumer finance companies, combining advanced analytics with deep lending expertise. Beyond their work in financial services, Hive is committed to giving back here in Atlanta, supporting First Tee — Metro Atlanta and a number of organizations making a difference throughout our community.
BIRDIE Partner
Technical & Scientific Application, Inc. (TSA) is a technology solutions provider helping organizations navigate evolving IT needs through innovative products, services and expertise.
BIRDIE Partner
Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) works to expand access and opportunity through sports, recreation and culture across Atlanta and Fulton County. Their longstanding partnership with First Tee — Metro Atlanta reflects a shared commitment to using golf and recreation to connect communities and create opportunities for young people.
BIRDIE Partner
ServiceLink provides technology-enabled mortgage services that help lenders and servicers navigate the life of a loan, from valuation and title to closing and default services.



