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First Tee to Open First Physical Office in Charlottesville 

First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge, a youth development non-profit, has leased 3,700 square feet in Charlottesville’s Ix Business Park. This marks the organization’s first physical location. MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services facilitated the lease, with Sam L. Orr representing First Tee. 

The new space will feature golf simulators, practice areas, classrooms, and office space, staffed by approximately 10 employees. First Tee – Virginia Blue Ridge, an affiliate of the national First Tee organization, focuses on character-building and life skills through golf. 

“It was a priority to curate a dedicated space equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that would capture the attention of our participants and their families, and advance our mission and positive impact here in the Charlottesville community,” said Thomas Vetrano, board president and Chair of First Tee of Virginia Blue Ridge. First Tee relies on donations, registration fees, and volunteer support to fund its programs. 

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