$14,333
Raised of $15,000
Pro Shop Birdie Brigade
Team Profile
308 total holes played
Team participating in Chambers Bay Solstice 2025
Takes place Jun 22, 2025
Captained by Tessa Fox
Start with Yes
Rain or shine (and let’s be honest—it’s Seattle, so probably both), this isn’t merely a golf challenge—it’s a powerful statement. We’re stepping onto the course with purpose: to empower the next generation with the confidence, courage, and character to face life’s challenges—and to swing big while doing it.
This year, the Pro Shop HQ team is honored to have longtime friend and supporter Shawn Farmer-Sese of Golfletica by our side—a dynamic golf fitness coach who has been with us from the start. As one of the few women in her field, Shawn brings unparalleled expertise, infectious energy, and a bold presence that embodies our mission. Her motto resonates deeply: “Winners always want the ball when the game is on the line.”
We’re rallying support for the inspiring growth of the girls golf program at First Tee Greater Seattle—a program dear to us all. By showing up on the course, we aim to model the possibilities that arise when women and girls are empowered to push limits, claim their space, and lead with confidence.
We take pride in supporting a movement that’s transforming the game—not only in golf but also in the gym, on the course, and in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Together, we are dedicated to creating inclusive, equitable, and empowering spaces for women and girls to thrive.
As we embrace this challenge to support such transformative work, remember: we’re not just raising funds—we’re breaking barriers, amplifying potential, and paving the way for the next generation of confident, resilient young leaders in golf and beyond.
Join us in this meaningful mission. Because in golf, as in life, the best shots are the bold ones—and every girl deserves a clear path to take hers.
About the Event
Jun 22, 2025
4:45am
Team Members 4
Marjorie Chang
Shawn Farmer-Sese
Tessa Fox
Rho
Tessa Fox
9 mo. ago
74
holes played
$38.11
Per hole played
$2,820.14
Earned
Thank you for your donations! Went the extra mile (or holes) and hit 74 total holes!
Rho
9 mo. ago
78
holes played
$27.69
Per hole played
$2,159.82
Earned
We Showed Up. We Played Hard. We Represented.
Yesterday, our Pro Shop Birdie Brigade teed off at 4:50 AM and holed out at 9:14 PM—78 holes of golf in one day for First Tee – Greater Seattle. Our team—Tessa, Shawn, Marjorie, and me—brought grit, joy, and just enough country music to keep us going.
🏌️♀️ Shawn lit up the scorecard with 16 birdies, plus two more from Tessa and Marjorie. I rallied the crew, hit my longest drive ever at 185 yards, and found my rhythm in the final six holes. I didn’t carry my bag like I planned—but I did walk and play all 78 holes. That’s a win I’ll take.
But what made this day truly special? The support.
Friends showed up.
Cheered us on.
Brought fruit.
Shared laughs.
And even let us love on our emotional support MVP—George the dog.
That kind of presence meant everything.
Last year, The Pro Shop made history as the first all-female team to complete the Solstice. This year? Seven women finished all 72+ holes—the most ever. And we were proud to hear from women like Hannah, Shelby, and Kathy, who said they joined this year because they saw us out there last year. That’s what representation does. It invites more women and girls to take their place.
To every single donor: thank you. Our team raised the second-highest amount of any group. Your support powers First Tee – Greater Seattle—the organization helping kids build character, confidence, and access through golf, including initiatives like Beyond the Bus.
We showed up—for the next generation watching. And we’ll keep showing up.
There’s still time to donate and we appreciate everyone’s donations large or small they all make a meaningful impact to help us grow the game changers!
Until next Solstice.
