Redmond Cup Presented by Troutman Pepper will bring together First Tee participants for three days of golf and life skill applications
Richmond, Va. (June 5, 2024) – Troutman Pepper, a national law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys located in 20+ U.S. cities, including nearly 150 in Richmond, will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Redmond Cup July 9-11 at Belmont golf course. The Redmond Cup brings together First Tee chapters from across the East Coast for three days of applying the life and golf skills learned in First Tee curriculum.
“Troutman Pepper is a proud supporter of First Tee – Greater Richmond and the work it does impacting the lives of young people,” Mike McCann, Partner, Troutman Pepper, and Chair of the Board of Directors, First Tee – Greater Richmond, said.
“Our firm believes strongly in giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and our attorneys and professional staff volunteer hundreds of hours each year with community-based organizations. Supporting First Tee – Greater Richmond, generally, and the Redmond Cup, specifically, is a great way for us at Troutman Pepper to help young people in our community learn important life lessons that will benefit them, and their communities, for years to come.”
The 2024 Redmond Cup presented by Troutman Pepper will be the 10th edition of the event, which annually brings together 8-10 First Tee chapters. After a practice round on July 9, participants will compete on Belmont’s restored 12-hole A.W. Tillinghast layout July 10-11. Following the event’s first round, participants will hear from VCU men’s basketball head coach Ryan Odom during that evening’s dinner.
“We are grateful for Troutman Pepper’s support of the Redmond Cup,” First Tee – Greater Richmond CEO Brent Schneider said. “The support of our community enables us to impact the lives of 70,000 young people annually, and we look forward to welcoming participants from across the East Coast to Belmont in July.”
Inquiries regarding corporate sponsor opportunities for the Redmond Cup presented by Troutman Pepper and additional First Tee – Greater Richmond events can be made here.
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About First Tee – Greater Richmond
First Tee – Greater Richmond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Through three major programming areas, First Tee Programs, School Program and Community Partnerships, First Tee – Greater Richmond reaches approximately 70,000 youth annually. Learn more at www.FirstTeeRVA.org.
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