The many benefits of a joint facility
For USC Aiken
- Golf practice area on the USC Aiken campus, without incurring development and maintenance;
- Serves as an excellent recruiting tool for USC Aiken’s nationally recognized golf program;
- Provides increased capacity for the addition of women’s golf in the future;
- Opportunity for USC Aiken students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors to play golf or learn the game with minimal expense;
- Enhances commitment to the community through a dynamic partnership;
- Opportunity for USC Aiken students to perform community service in tutoring and mentoring programs.
For First Tee – Aiken
- Permanent home that is well suited for its specific needs;
- Better geographic location than current location;
- Long term, affordable home for programming and outreach;
- Safe haven for our participants;
- Access to USC Aiken students to assist with tutoring and mentoring programs;
- Accessible, affordable and convenient golf and practice facility;
- Extended programming hours due to dedicated practice area, lighted space, and golf holes available for play;
- Excellent venue for fund raising activities;
- Ability to extend its National School Program by having space to hold a year end School Challenge Championship (this activity has proven very successful for several chapters, but its current facility isn’t suitable for this event);
- Partnership offers great possibilities in all areas from grants to joint programs to community relationships and more;
- Accessibility for those with disabilities.