PriceWaterhouseCoopers to host First Tee scholars at THE PLAYERS

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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) will host seven participants from The First Tee Scholars Class of 2007 at its annual Executive Forum during THE PLAYERS Championship, May 8-11, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

PwC, a trustee of The First Tee and Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS Championship, created this opportunity to introduce The First Tee Scholars to corporate America, teach them about the business of a top professional services firm and let them interact with high-ranking corporate leaders. This is the fifth year PwC has hosted this learning experience for The First Tee Scholars. PricewaterhouseCoopers' annual Executive Forum held at THE PLAYERS Championship brings together business leaders and provocative speakers to discuss issues facing American business today.

The following Scholars will participate:

Student College or University The First Tee of:
• Sam Hartman University of Michigan Pittsburgh
• Brittany Hulings Michigan State University Pittsburgh
• Joanna Lau New York University Singapore
• Katie Lenz Purdue University Valparaiso
• Marvin Phisitkraiyakorn Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) Metropolitan New York
• Timbes Riley University of Florida Tampa Bay
• Sam Williams University of California- Berkeley Greater Miami Valley (OH)

The students were designated as The First Tee Scholars because of their outstanding academic performance, community involvement and leadership qualities.

"The First Tee is thankful for the continued commitment of PricewaterhouseCoopers to support our mission and offer educational programs for our participants," said Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., chief executive officer of The First Tee and executive vice president of the World Golf Foundation. "These scholars are representative of the leadership skills and values The First Tee instills in its young people. This is a tremendous opportunity for them to gain insight that will assist them in preparing for the future."

"At PricewaterhouseCoopers, we've been very focused on giving back to the communities in which we live and work. In fact, each year we dedicate the month of June for our partners and staff in each of our U.S. offices to contribute their time and efforts in support of projects that benefit youth and education. The aim of our program is to help develop the next generation of leaders," said Dennis Nally, PwC's chairman and senior partner. "The goals of The First Tee are completely consistent with our vision. We are proud to once again be actively supporting this very worthwhile program."

The students will be able to join the gallery to watch the best golfers in the world compete for THE PLAYERS title. They also will have the opportunity to visit The First Tee home office and tour the World Golf Hall of Fame.