Jason Manshum, '98 & '08, is the Board member and Development Committee chair for First Tee - West Michigan. First Tee began in 1997 as a partnership among the LPGA, the Masters Tournament, the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR, and the USGA to make golf affordable and accessible for all kids. First Tee is committed to helping kids build character strengths and important life skills through the game and providing all kids with access to opportunities for personal growth in a fun and safe environment. While they began on golf courses, they expanded by bringing their program to physical education classes across the country through in-school and after-school programs.