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Sawyer Carlton
First Tee – Tampa Bay
Age: 24
Years in First Tee: 17
College: University of Florida | Public Relations
What are you doing today?
I currently work in graphic and web design for a creative agency.
What impact did First Tee have on your life?
First Tee – Tampa Bay taught me life skills that I’ve used in every part of my life; whether it be professional or personal. First Tee – Tampa Bay gave me space to grow as a human while being surrounded by people who wanted to see me succeed.
What is your favorite memory from your First Tee – Tampa Bay experience?
Teaching the generation behind me in the program, starting as a volunteer and eventually becoming a lead coach.
How did First Tee – Tampa Bay equip you to take on new experiences or challenges?
Through First Tee – Tampa Bay, I was able to identify behaviors that would serve me positively. My
foundation at First Tee – Tampa Bay enabled me to have the confidence to go after big dreams and stand tall when it would have been easier to stay low.
Is there a specific core value or life skill that you learned which has helped you in life?
First Tee – Tampa Bay teaches respect in all forms,
but respect for myself was a huge tool I gained
during my time with this organization.
First Tee – Tampa Bay enabled me the confidence to go after big dreams.
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