We were thrilled to announce that First Tee – Orange County participant Airlia Leung was nominated and selected to join the Congaree Global Golf Initiative (CGGI) — a nationally recognized program dedicated to opening doors for talented, deserving student-athletes like her.
Founded in 2017, CGGI provided high school golfers with access to elite-level athletic coaching, world-class facilities, and the academic tools needed to pursue collegiate golf and beyond. With a 97% college attendance rate and over $6.3 million in scholarships earned by its participants, the program has a proven track record of turning potential into opportunity.
For Airlia, this was more than a one-week experience. As a CGGI participant, she joined a lifelong network of alumni, mentors, and Congaree Ambassadors who will continue to support her through her college career and into her early professional life.
“The CGGI program is fascinating, I never thought that signing up for one program would have such an impact on my golf game and my future. This experience was truly once in a lifetime, and I am so grateful to be nominated as a student in the program! I hope to see many more First Tee participants have the opportunity to take part of this 10-year journey. Thank you to First Tee of Orange County for nominating and thank you CGGI for this unforgettable opportunity journey! This is only the beginning, I am so excited to see where this experience takes me in the next 10-years!”
We were beyond proud of Airlia and everything she worked for to earn this recognition. This was just the beginning.
Learn more about the Congaree Global Golf Initiative at congareefoundation.org.
