The TOUR Championship, with the support of Proud Partners Coca-Cola, Southern Company and Accenture, has raised more than $38 million for local nonprofits since the event was first staged at East Lake Golf Club in 1998, including its four charitable beneficiaries: East Lake Foundation, Grove Park Foundation, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta and First Tee — Metro Atlanta.

The Coca-Cola Company North America has been a proud partner and supporter of First Tee since 2005.

Deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves, The Coca-Cola Company supports First Tee through a number of meaningful initiatives—helping to expand access to character-building programs for young people and empowering the next generation of leaders through the game of golf.

We are grateful for their continued leadership and longstanding investment in the mission of First Tee.

Through our PGA TOUR partnership, more than $35 million has been donated in our communities to fund education, health and wellness programs, and neighborhood revitalization. Building better communities is our shared goal and why we are proud to be the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR and Proud Partner of TOUR Championship.

First Tee is honored to be supported by our Trustee, Accenture, in our mission to empower young people through the game of golf. Through our partnership, we can share the success stories of the program participants and acknowledge the impact First Tee alumni have on their communities.

Through the Drivers of Change program select First Tee alum are featured across multiple PGA TOUR and LPGA tournaments in both print and digital mediums. In conjunction with the TOUR Championship, Accenture is recognizing four alumni from First Tee – Metro Atlanta as Drivers of Change. Read their stories below and learn more about First Tee – Metro Atlanta and how you can get involved.

CapTech has always been passionate about serving communities by investing in programs that create lasting impact. As a Corporate Partner and National Trustee of First Tee, CapTech shares First Tee’s values of providing mentorship, life skills, and golf instruction to youth in over 200 communities worldwide—including right here at First Tee — Metro Atlanta. They’ve engaged with our chapter by supporting local events and though STEM curriculum that benefits chapter participants.

At CapTech, they believe in helping organizations make the turn—not just on the course, but in their journey. That moment of clarity is an opportunity to find solutions, discover a better way, and move forward. We’re proud to have CapTech as a dedicated partner, standing alongside us at those turning points to empower the next generation.

Their innovation also fuels the future of the game through their work with several sports organizations, including TGL, the high-tech, team-based golf league set to revolutionize the sport. And with the TGL Playoffs beginning this week, the excitement is building! Thank you, CapTech, for your leadership in shaping golf’s future—both on and off the course #BuildingGameChangers

The East Lake Foundation was established in 1995 to transform the East Lake neighborhood and create new opportunities for the families who live here. Today, the Foundation provides comprehensive programs and facilities that attract people of all ages and incomes seeking a sense of community.

The ClubLife Gateway program was announced in 2021 and PGA Golf Professional Kamaiu Johnson was named the ambassador. ClubCorp golf and country clubs in three cities provide young adults who participate in The First Tee with complimentary Junior Memberships that grant them access to great golf courses and extraordinary experiences.

Club Members and Staff serve as mentors to the youth, empowering them to build their strength of character on and off the course. The program was launched in Dallas Fort Worth and began in Atlanta in 2021.

MARCH, which stands for Mutual Alliance Restoring Community Hope, was launched to support the education of African-American youth. Since its inception in 1997, the MARCH Foundation has met/exceeded its chartered mission by supporting worthwhile ventures in the community that directly or indirectly support its mission.

PGA TOUR Superstore has been a proud partner of First Tee’s mission since 2008. Their support extends to several different initiatives, including a leadership summit in Montana, the First Tee Scholarship program, teen retention initiatives and the First Tee School Program. In addition to supporting our national efforts, the PGA TOUR Superstore supports over 31 local communities in which they serve, including a PGA TOUR Superstore leadership Series.

This year, more than 1,300 First Tee teenagers will have the opportunity to participate in an annual five-week leadership development program at PGA TOUR Superstores. Additionally, 40 teens from across First Tee will be selected annually for a week-long summit at West Creek Ranch in Montana, an inspiring retreat space owned by PGA TOUR Superstore owner, Arthur M. Blank and with an intended purpose of growth, education and coming together to make a difference.

MarketSource, an Allegis Group company, is a sales acceleration company focused on delivering better outcomes for many of the world’s most iconic brands. We design and operationalize managed sales and customer experience solutions in B2B and retail environments. Our solutions are purpose-built and tech-enabled to deliver measurable improvements in business outcomes.

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When we commit to serving others, we commit to delivering on our promises. We strive to be selfless because we know it’s the only way we can improve our clients’ businesses—and our own. Our philosophy is: “whenever, wherever and whatever you need, we’ll be there.”

Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s continues their long tradition of giving back to the communities they serve.

With a focus on middle school students, our Success360° initiative aims to promote the healthy development of kids and help them avoid risky behaviors like tobacco use.

Through this initiative, Altria’s tobacco companies invest in leading youth-serving organizations such as 4-H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Communities In Schools and The First Tee. Success360° helps these organizations collaborate and better connect the services they provide to kids and their families in and out of the classroom. Collectively, our partners reach more than 17 million kids with a range of programs, including mentoring, adolescent substance abuse prevention and tobacco cessation programs.

Georgia Power is committed to the communities where we live and work. Learn how we are “A Citizen Wherever We Serve” plus tips to prevent fraud and stay safe around water or electricity.

We have thousands of jobs across the country. Whether you’re looking for a remote job or a job near you, Adecco is here to help you find the job that is right for you.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. It is the second-largest professional services network in the world.