RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 18, 2024) – All three golf facilities operated by First Tee – Greater Richmond – Belmont, the Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range, and the Tattersall Youth Development Center – earned 2023 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) awards, the organization announced last week.
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Both Belmont and the Tattersall Youth Development Center earned recognition in the “Top 50 Public Facilities” category, while the Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range took honors as a “Top 50 Stand Alone Facility.”
“This accolade is a testament to the work of our PGA Professional staffs and grounds crews at our facilities,” First Tee – Greater Richmond Vice President of Operations Mark Lynch said. “Our team works tirelessly to ensure the highest-quality conditions – at affordable prices – and that each community member has the best experience as they find their connection to the game.”
All three First Tee – Greater Richmond facilities offer both green grass and turf driving ranges. In addition to its driving range, Belmont offers a wedge range, short game practice area, putting green, and recently opened the CapTech Innovation Center, which houses a Zen green stage putting table. Similarly, The Tattersall boasts a short game practice area, putting green, three-hole discovery course, and Trackman indoor hitting bay. Elson Redmond has a covered range to serve customers year-round, along with short game and putting areas, and a Trackman indoor hitting bay.
In its continued efforts to impact as many communities and youth as possible, all active First Tee – Greater Richmond participants can play and practice at the organization’s three facilities for free.
2024 marks the second straight year that all three First Tee – Greater Richmond facilities earned GRAA recognition. This year, Belmont and the Tattersall Youth Development Center shared top 50 recognition with some of the country’s most well-known golf courses and destinations, including Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Chambers Bay, The Greenbrier, and TPC Sawgrass.
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