08/19/2026
What an incredible moment for our First Tee Tallahassee family. 💚⛳️
Today at the Doug Flutie Golf Tournament, one of our own, Ian Kelley, received the coveted Dougie Jr. Award, an honor that represents so much more than what happens on the golf course. It recognizes someone who leads by example and shows unwavering love, support and encouragement to those around them.
The moment was an emotional one for Ian with Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Executive Director Nick Savarese in tears while presenting the award, followed by an equally emotional acceptance speech. 🎤
Making the day even more special, Ian’s brother Joey served as his caddie for the very first time in his career, with his parents and Joey’s girlfriend, Izzy, there cheering him on.
And then came Ian’s words that mean so much to us:
“First Tee Tallahassee, this prestigious trophy is coming home where it belongs. Without our team, staff and coaches, I couldn’t have won this award. Thank you for all of your love, support and encouragement.” 🙏
We could not be more proud. This is exactly what First Tee is all about, building character, creating community and developing leaders both on and off the course. Congratulations on an honor so well deserved! 🏆⛳️