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Tia Walker
First Tee – Tampa Bay
Age: 18
Years in First Tee: 3
College: University of Tampa | Actuarial Science & Finance
What are you doing today?
I’m attending University of Tampa full time taking 17 credit hours per semester. I also play on the Club Golf Team.
What impact did First Tee have on your life?
First Tee - Tampa Bay taught me the game of golf using the Nine Core Values, which I’ve incorporated into my everyday life.
What is your favorite memory from your First Tee – Tampa Bay experience?
My favorite memory from First Tee - Tampa Bay is playing golf with fellow Player’s Club members at the beautiful Old Memorial Golf Club at the charity tournament.
How did First Tee – Tampa Bay equip you to take on new experiences or challenges?
I was very shy but exposure by participating in Player’s
Club, Summer Travel Team & the tournaments allowed
me to meet more people and share our common passion for golf. This gave me a foundation and now, using my interests, I connect with people at UT.
Is there a specific core value or life skill that you learned which has helped you in life?
Of the Nine Core Values, sportsmanship is my favorite.
It helps me even now on the UT Club Golf Team when
we travel and play opponents from other colleges. I strive to always be considerate and patient, which allows me to stay calm in stressful situations.
This gave me a foundation using my interests to connect with people at UT.
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