About
The Ace Challenge Series is the highest competitive level at First Tee – GCNKY. This series is reserved for participants who have excelled in First Tee programming and have demonstrated a commitment to playing golf competitively.
Criteria
- Participated in First Tee for 1+ years and be an active participant in a 12-13 or 14+ (Spring/Summer/Fall) or teen off-season program
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Handicap & Play Requirements:
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Boys – USGA Handicap of 20 or less | or an average score of 93 for 18 holes
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Girls – USGA Handicap of 22 or less | or an average score of 95 for 18 holes
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Demonstrate knowledge of the First Tee curriculum and core lessons
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Must be classified as an 8th grader, high school student, or a class of 2025 graduate.
- Must register for the series via the parent portal on the First Tee website.
To apply for the series, click the button below. If the application is approved, you will receive an invitation to register for the series.
2025 Schedule
| Location | Date | Time | Format |
| O’Bannon Creek Golf Club | Saturday, April 26th | 1:00 – 3:30p | 9-holes, stroke play |
| Losantiville Country Club | Saturday, May 17th | 2:00 – 4:30p | 9-holes, stroke play |
| Terrace Park Country Club | Tuesday, June 24th | 12:00 – 2:30p | 9-holes, stroke play (double par max) |
| Kenwood Country Club | TBD | TBD | 9-holes, stroke play |
Archived Results
Event Results (2024)
Event #1
- Boys | Henry Mentzel — 45
- Girls | Emma Laker — 41
Event #2
- Boys | Henry Mentzel (40)
- Girls | Emma Laker (45)
Event #3 (18 holes)
- Boys | Henry Mentzel (79)
- Girls | Emma Laker (95)
Event #4
- Boys | Elijah Rand (41)
- Girls | Emma Laker (45)
Past Champions
2024 | Season 1
- Henry Mentzel (Boys Division)
- Emma Laker (Girls Division)
Final Standings (2024)
Boys
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Henry Mentzel
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90
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Elijah Rand
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61
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Colin Van Niman
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60
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Abram Kees
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49
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Landon Pegram
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48
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Mason Merz
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22
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Mark Byrd
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14
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Spencer Kaufenberg
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0
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Girls
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Emma Laker
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100
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Caroline Zerhusen
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0
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Jesseca Jackson
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0
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