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Check back in February for the 2025 series and schedule.
About
The Ace Challenge Series is the highest competitive level at First Tee – GCNKY. This class 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.
2024 Final Standings
Boys Division
| Name | Points |
| Henry Mentzel | 90 |
| Elijah Rand | 61 |
| Colin Van Niman | 60 |
| Abram Kees | 49 |
| Landon Pegram | 48 |
| Mason Merz | 22 |
| Mark Byrd | 14 |
| Spencer Kaufenberg | 0 |
Girls Division
| Name | Points |
| Emma Laker | 100 |
| Caroline Zerhusen | 0 |
| Jesseca Jackson | 0 |
Archived 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)
Schedule & Scoring
Previous Champions
2024
- Henry Mentzel (Boys Division)
- Emma Laker (Girls Division)
Format
Each event will be in a tournament format, with awards being presented to the top two finishers in each division.
Schedule
TBD.