LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with an organization meant to provide character-building programs to underserved communities said it has received a $100,000 donation.

Officials with First Tee Central Arkansas said it received the donation from the Arkansas Championship Trust on behalf of the Simmons Bank Championship. Simmons officials said its partners, the Simmons First Foundation, MK Distributors, Pleasant Valley Country Club and Pro Link Sports, had a hand in making the donation possible.

First Tee officials said the money would be used to purchase a passenger van and hire a full-time outreach director. They anticipate this will eliminate critical barriers for participation and expand First-Tee’s footprint.

“We are incredibly grateful for this support,” said Monica Blake, executive di

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