Page 27 - First Tee - Tampa Bay Alumni Book

Travis Wells
First Tee – Tampa Bay
Age: 22
Years in First Tee: 6
College: St. Petersburg College | EMT/Fire
What are you doing today?
Pursuing professional golf has been a huge goal of mine since I graduated, and I have big dreams of one day winning on the PGA Tour. First Tee – Tampa Bay has played a big part in me playing professional golf. I currently play on the Advocates Professional Golf Tour.
What impact did First Tee have on your life?
First Tee – Tampa Bay has had a huge impact on my life. I owe all of my thanks and appreciation to First Tee – Tampa Bay. Without First Tee, there would be no pursuing professional golf for myself and many others.
What is your favorite memory from your First Tee – Tampa Bay experience?
My favorite memory at First Tee – Tampa Bay has to
be when I was able to work at summer camp 2017-2018 and in middle schools because I love giving back.
How did First Tee – Tampa Bay equip you to take on new experiences or challenges?
By equipping me with the core values. It’s easy to dismiss them once you’ve heard them plenty of times, but when
you sit down to think about it in your day-to-day activities you’ll use at least three a day. My favorites are confidence, perseverance and judgement. These three together equip you with the tenacity needed to get through the day successfully.
Is there a specific core value or life skill that you learned which has helped you in life?
My specific core value is confidence. If you’re confident
you can do anything you put your mind to.
I owe all of my thanks and appreciation to First Tee – Tampa Bay.
FirstTeeTampaBay.org | 25