Access, Opportunity & Development Summit

Presented by Truist | Hosted at Quail Hollow Club

August 23, 2026

First Tee – Greater Charlotte is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for female participants and alumni to attend the inaugural Access, Opportunity & Development Summit, presented by Truist and hosted at Quail Hollow Club.

This exclusive one-day experience will bring together First Tee participants and alumni, collegiate athletes, and business professionals for a day focused on leadership development, personal growth, networking, and golf.

The event will begin at 9:15 AM and conclude no later than 9:00 PM.

Event Highlights

• Welcome Brunch & Development Summit
• Power Panel & Keynote Speaker
• Am-Am Golf Tournament
  • Stroke Play (Best Ball) format
  • Each foursome will include:
    • One female business leader
    • Two collegiate golfers
    • One First Tee participant or alumni
  • Additional competitions:
    • Closest to the Pin
    • Long Drive Contest
• Dinner & Awards Reception

Women’s Collegiate Golf Competition – The event will feature student-athletes representing:

• Charlotte
• Winthrop
• Gardner-Webb
• Appalachian State
• North Carolina A&T
• College of Charleston

Why Attend? This unique experience is designed to provide:

• Access to influential business and community leaders
• Meaningful networking opportunities
• Personal and professional development experiences
• Exposure to collegiate golf and career pathways
• An unforgettable day at Quail Hollow Club

Eligibility Requirements – Applications must:

Be female

Be between the ages of 12 and 20

Be able to play 18 holes of golf

Due to limited space, interested participants must complete an application for consideration. Selected participants will be notified following the application review process.

Application Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026