b'GOLF OREGONSchool. Im one of the drum majors in the marching band. One reason why I got to that position is because Ive been trustworthy. The director can trust me with pretty much anything, and a lot of that started with First Tee.After four decades on the air, he is now building a new following at First Tee, and building loyalty of a different kind. I dont want to be an answer guy, Nakata says about his role in the program. I want to create curiosity so that the kids keep coming back. On a tee box at Fiddlers Green, he shows just how. After a student shanks his drive over a screen and into the practice range, Nakata asks what may have gone wrong. The kid lists a few things, then gets the nod to try again. This time, a perfect launch down the middle of the fairway. Nakata smiles. Repeat after me, he says,Nakata is a longtime coach and class coordinator at First Tee in the Eugene area, bounce back. You hit one into the range.and is now devoting himself full time to it. Whatd you do? You bounced back. And off they went to hit the next shot.2025 Passport Savings Book now availableLoaded with more than $2,000 in overall savings, the small printed book includes offers from 61 golf courses or facilities, each providing either an 18-hole round (cart included) or limited golf simulator access for a total fee of $40 or less. Rate for OGA members is $130, while the rate for non-members is $175 and which includes OGA membership. Visit oga.org to purchase the Passport Savings Book online, and to see a full list of participating courses and facilities. GOLF OREGON|MAR 202515'