Michael Brown - The Man Making a Difference at the First Tee of Philadelphia

Michael Brown has been the Board President of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia since 2018.  The First Tee of Philadelphia has positively impacting the lives of more than 15,000 young people in its eight county footprint.  Michael Brown has been a dynamic leader whose commitment and dedication to its students and golf has furthered the organization's mission of providing even more kids with The First Tee curriculum to create good golfers but even better people.   Michael Brown, “Brownie” grew up in a row home on Magdalena Street across from the first green at Walnut Lane Golf Club which is now the headquarters of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. He started playing golf at Walnut Lane at the age of 12 and he was involved in, the Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association Classic, the early incarnation of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia. The golfers at Walnut Lane treated him so well that they even chipped in money so he could play in the U.S. Amateur Public Links championships. Greater Philadelphia Scholastic Golf Association was founded in 1978 was the predecessor organization prior to integrating with The First Tee in 2004.  It was founded upon the tenet of providing equal access to golf for all young people. Michael played in and placed in the first GPSGA Championship in 1979. “I can tell you that golf has been the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. The people I have met along the way have been tremendous and golf has opened doors that I never would have opened if I did not play golf”, says Michael Brown. “Brownie” does not forget his roots.  He wants to give back to kids to pass on the kindness shown to him as a kid. Michael Brown believes that golf has to have a social conscience and we all need to give back.  Giving back is the opportunity that excites Michael the most about being the President, Board of Trustee. “I do everything I can.  I give back at every chance I get.  ” The mission of The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing standardized curriculum and educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The First Tee Changes Lives. Young people in our country today are facing critical challenges.  Among these challenges include the fact that eleven million young people do not have a safe place to be after the school bell rings, one in three will reach adulthood not ever having a positive mentor, one in six children are food insecure, one in five students are leaving our schools each year and do not graduate.  The First Tee is addressing these challenges intentionally through character education in its programs, seamlessly integrated with a golf curriculum.  Join Kevin and Michael as they share some great golf stories and their common commitment to bringing golf to underserved communities. This episode is packed with invaluable life lessons. It's like listening to a couple friends discussing their life's passions. If you love golf,  then you are a friend of mine.Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks athttps://drinkpartee.com/apps/store-locatorFollow... https://www.instagram.com/drinkpartee/    https://www.instagram.com/parteetimemygolf/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555374627181To explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to https://www.suncoastdreams.com .....or call (941) 220-4000.For more about Michael, check out...https://firstteephiladelphia.org/2018/01/12/first-tee-greater-philadelphia-welcomes-michael-brown-new-board-president/https://firstteephiladelphia.org/youth-learning-center-at-walnut-lane-golf-club/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brown-6648892b/https://www.youtube.cSupport the show