Growing up in a blue-collar family of eight siblings, LeBlanc learned at a young age that achievements must be earned through hard work and perseverance.
The More You Give
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Sports
Building Ballplayers – and Young Men
Carolina Prime is shaping confidence, character, and a culture of belief
Bright Future Ahead
Meet First Tee scholarship winner Delaney Anne-Amelia Arroyo
KIDS SUMMER CAMPS
A look at just a few of the fun, educational and creative summer camps for your kids this summer!
Fishing the Palmetto Dunes Lagoon
Since he has been fishing the lagoon for 30 years, Malphrus knows the waterway like the back of his hand. He can easily predict where the big red fish like to hang out (under a tree near Alexander’s) and where the big black drums swim (in “the jungle” near Queens Folly).
A Celebration of Community Leadership
…First Tee is enjoying massive expansion. In addition to further moves into Bluffton, they just signed a new 10-year use agreement that will establish a permanent home in Beaufort and eventually a new facility north of the Broad…
Staying Power: The Heritage Classic Foundation
Championing Charities, Lifting Lives, Defining Hilton Head Island
The Secret is Out
Better get out to the First Tee – The Lowcountry campus while you can. The word is out on the best value in island golf.
Disc Golf
Could this be the next big sport on Hilton Head Island?
Harbourside Social Scene at the RBC Heritage
“Heritage is about relationships, seeing old friends, and having fun.” – Tom Curry, Owner of Lowcountry Paver
Staying Power: Van Der Meer Tennis
The Teacher’s Teacher Legacy Lives On
Swinging Into the Club
First Tee – The Lowcountry partners with Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
From the Ladies Tees
First Tee – The Lowcountry links up with LPGA Girls Golf
Running With the Devil
Ultramarathoners push their bodies, minds, and souls to the breaking point – and beyond
Remembering Raleigh Peters
First Tee – The Lowcountry honors community member
Don’t Let Knee Pain Call the Shots
Keep pickleball knee-friendly with warm-ups, proper technique
Local Kollective
Where fitness and community connect
Finishing Strong, Building Game Changers
When a community invests in its young people, transformation follows
We’re Not Done Yet
First Tee – The Lowcountry Launches Annual Appeal
A Blank Check for First Tee
Working in partnership with PGA Tour Superstore, the foundation has pledged a five-year, $10 million grant to First Tee in 2025, ensuring that thousands of kids nationwide would gain access to programs that blend golf instruction with life lessons in character, confidence, and leadership.
Move Your Mind
Memory Matters 5K Returns to the Beach
Class is in Session
Impact of First Tee goes beyond the green and into the classroom
Renee McLane: Rugby Coach & referee
“I love literally everything about rugby.” – Renee McLane
Women on the Water
These accomplished ladies have ferried thousands of visitors around the Lowcountry over the years, teaching them about our unique eco-system and entertaining them with fun facts about Hilton Head Island while keeping them safe in quickly changing weather patterns. Read on as they share why they love what they do, along with some memorable moments on the sea as local captains. Better yet, book a trip and experience it for yourself.
Bring Me that Horizon
Ultimate aquatic adventures abound
First Steps at First Tee
Young collegiate golfers express gratitude for life lessons learned
Your Swing’s Secret Weapon
Sharpen you game in six holes at First Tee
Kids Summer Camp
Explore the offerings of camps for kids this summer!
Summer Camps at First Tee – the Lowcountry
“Parents are really looking for something that is going to keep their child active while enriching their lives. That’s precisely what First Tee does,” Zuk said. “These camps are a perfect way to build their confidence and let them enjoy their summer.”
Sundresses and Sunburns
A Local’s Take on the RBC Heritage
Editor’s Note April 2025
Man, does this town show up and show off for the RBC Heritage every year!
JP Carr
A Young Golfer’s Journey from Hilton Head to College Competition
Swinging for the Future
First Tee – The Lowcountry scholarships help students reach for the sky
Center Stage: Erin McMahon
From tiny dancer to poetry in motion.
Palmetto Pride
Jeep Patrick carries Lowcountry banner to Clemson with his finish at First Tee National Championship.
Return of the Draft Kings
How the fantasy of football overtook the reality of football
Better Your Golf Game with Breathing Exercises
Long associated with Eastern mind-body practices like yoga, tai chi, and qigong, breathing practices are now gaining recognition in the sporting world for their profound benefits.
Surf Gods with Dad Bods
Come shred the gnar with the young beach bums who have matured into the island’s second wave of surfers.
For the Crown: Jack Ussery
In athletics and academics, Ussery honors God as he succeeds ‘in the pool and in the school’
Ready Set, Explore!
Fusion of two dynamic adventure businesses broadens land and sea experiences
Stepping Up
Part-time residents make full-time commitment to First Tee – The Lowcountry
Kids Summer Camps: a Handy Guide for Summer 2024!
A collection of the most fun, creative, and athletic summer camps the area has to offer.
Calibogue, Four-Legged Ambassador For Outside Brands
Meet Mike Overton’s Black Labrador Retriever
Ten Years of First Tee — The Lowcountry
With your help and support, a treasured community organization celebrates a decade guiding young players toward better futures.
A Foundation for Winning through First Tee:Jeep Patrick
Local First Tee student Jeep Patrick rallied for an amazing victory at Chechessee Creek Club Championship, but the champion mentality goes far beyond the course.
First Tee: Beyond the Course
Individual instruction from coaches like Coach Trudy comes paired with feedback and help from a bevy of volunteers who help kids break down every aspect of their game and sharpen every skill.
Club Car: Driving the State of Mind
“We want everyone’s experience here to be positive. We’re with you not just the day you buy your golf car, but as long as you have it in your garage.”
Ready Fore School: First Tee – The Lowcountry readies for its full slate of fall classes and new ways to help area kids become game changers.
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
An Albatross: Local Lady Golfer Shares Most Memorable Shot
When she came home and told her husband that she wanted to take up golf, he thought she had lost her mind. Nonetheless, Sharon got a used set of clubs, took a few lessons, and they’ve been playing ever since.
Real Men of Cycling
As a group of guys who live and breathe bikes, they can not only tell you the best way to get from here to there on two wheels, but they can make sure you get there in comfort and style.