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Alexis Castillo
First Tee – Tampa Bay
Age: 19
Years in First Tee: 6
College: University of Florida | Marketing & Economics
What are you doing today?
I am a sophomore at the University of Florida studying Marketing and Economics on the Pre-Law track.
What impact did First Tee have on your life?
First Tee - Tampa Bay is what taught me how to be the leader that I am now. I was able to come out of my shell, express my true, unapologetic self, and be confident in that. Confidence is something that I built on through every First Tee opportunity and it was what allowed me to take on any new journey in my life now as a college student.
What is your favorite memory from your First Tee – Tampa Bay experience?
Definitely the summer travel team trip to the Disney Golf course. It was where I got to connect and really become close with some of the other high schoolers in First Tee and begin friendships that have still lasted until today.
How did First Tee – Tampa Bay equip you to take on new experiences or challenges?
One of the most rewarding experiences was the National
Par 3 Championship in Richmond, VA. This was a once in
a lifetime trip with 30 other First Tee students from the nation and I could not pass up on. I was nervous, but if I hadn’t gone through it, I wouldn’t have met the amazing people that I did and been able to build my golf resume up. It was through these opportunities that I was able to be pushed outside of my comfort zone and build confidence.
First Tee - Tampa Bay is what taught me how to be the leader that I am now.
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