FIRST ROUND GOLF
Projects
Project Birdie Bash:
📌 Sun Country Play Yellow Birdie Bash
The Sun Country Play Yellow Birdie Bash is an annual charity golf fundraiser organized by the Sun Country PGA Section, the regional PGA of America section representing New Mexico and part of West Texas. The event takes place at UNM Championship Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
🏌️♂️ Format & Purpose
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The event typically features teams of two; one local PGA professional paired with an amateur golfer — competing in a scramble format.
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Teams play an extended number of holes (e.g., 54 in recent years).
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Fundraising is tied to performance: supporters pledge donations based on the number of birdies and eagles made by teams during play.
🎯 Mission & Beneficiaries
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The goal each year is to raise significant charitable contributions (e.g., aiming for $50,000).
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Funds are shared between the Sun Country Golf Foundation (which supports youth golf, military outreach, and inclusion initiatives) and local healthcare charities like UNM Children’s Hospital.
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Donated funds support a range of needs, from therapeutic programs and veteran golf lessons to equipment, family support services, and patient care enhancements.
📈 History & Growth
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The Bash began as an inaugural Birdie Bash in 2023 and has continued annually, growing participation and community support each year.
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It’s designed to be not just a golf competition, but a community event with food, drinks, prizes, and local involvement.
My Second Year of Participation
Project DECA:
The New Mexico DECA Chartered Association Career Development Conference (CDC) is the state Career Development Conference held annually for high school DECA members across New Mexico. It is organized by the New Mexico DECA chartered association and serves as the premier competitive and educational event within the state’s DECA calendar.
📍 Typical Timing & Location
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Scheduled each spring (e.g., March 2–3, 2026 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, NM).
🎓 Who Attends
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High school students who are active DECA members (with state and national dues paid).
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Student officers, chapter advisors, and adult volunteers also attend for leadership, judging, and support roles.
My Third Year of Judging
Project PGA Junior League:
🏌️♂️ Purpose
PGA Junior League Golf is a team-based youth golf program that introduces boys and girls to the game in a fun, social, and inclusive environment. It’s one of the flagship youth programs of the PGA of America REACH Foundation, which aims to use golf to enrich young people’s lives and build community.
