Melissa Merrigan and Sarah Wood just returned home from an exciting 4 day trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida. During their trip they spent 3 days immursed in the sport, science and business of golf. They attended learning seminars on the customer service of Walt Disney World and shadowed the tournament staff at the PGA Tour Disney Classic Golf Classic Tournament. Hear what Melissa has to say about her trip.
“I had an amazing time at the First Tee Future’s Leader Forum in Walt Disney World. It was the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to experience everything first hand. We were able to go behind the scenes of a PGA tournament and see what it takes to put on such a tournament and the work behind it. Toro and Disney generously sponsored the conference. Toro informed us on the many needs and professions in the golf field. There are numerous opportunities to work in golf without necessarily being a Tiger Woods. Disney showed the group of us the importance of leadership within Disney and all businesses.
The First Tee Future Leader’s Forum was far from all work and no play. Being at Disney World, we got to stay in a the wonderful All Star Sports Resort as well as experience the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and safari. The forum brought together fifty kids throughout the county and even one girl from Singapore. Within the four days we had I got a chance to build a strong friendships including that with my roommate from Indiana. I am so thankful to the First Tee for giving me an opportunity to travel, meet new people, extend my leadership abilities, and learn about the professions within the game of golf.”
Melissa Merrigan
