Some community events are about the score. Others are about the stories shared after the scorecard is tucked away.
Tee Up for Teens 2026 is designed to be both.
On Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, the New Braunfels community will come together to support the Mill Street Youth Center, a local space serving middle and high school students. The two-day fundraiser brings together retirees, families, business owners, sports fans, golfers, mentors, and youth advocates for a simple but meaningful purpose: helping local teens access free programs, resources, and experiences.
The event includes a Celebrity Dinner on September 10 and a Celebrity Golf Tournament on September 11 at Landa Park Golf Course. Whether you enjoy an evening of conversation more than a morning on the links: or vice versa: there are several ways to participate.
What is Tee Up for Teens?
Tee Up for Teens is an annual fundraiser organized in support of the Mill Street Youth Center, a program of the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative.
According to the Mill Street Youth Center, the center serves students in grades 6–12 from across the New Braunfels area. Membership is free with parent or guardian permission, and the center provides a safe place for students to study, connect with peers, explore interests, and participate in supportive programs.
Its programming is built around four broad pillars:
- Academic success, including homework help and tutoring
- Wellness and emotional resilience
- Enrichment through clubs, creative projects, and workshops
- Healthy lifestyles through sports, fitness, cooking, and related activities
The organization describes its mission in a few memorable words: “Empowering Teens. Creating Community. Inspiring Growth.”
That is a pretty good summary of what community philanthropy looks like at its best. It is not only about writing a check. It is about helping create places where young people can build confidence, discover their strengths, and form relationships with caring adults.
September 10: An evening built around stories and connection
The first event is the Tee Up for Teens Celebrity Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, September 10, at the McKenna Events Center.
Event coverage from the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung describes an evening featuring dinner, drinks, a live auction, a paddle raise, and a celebrity panel. The reported lineup includes sports figures such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Robert Brazile, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, two-time Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola, former Texas A&M head coach Jackie Sherrill, and former Spurs player Johnny Moore. Sports journalist John McClain is listed as the returning panel host.
Exact event details can change, so prospective guests should confirm the current schedule, ticket availability, seating arrangements, and any participation requirements directly through the official New Braunfels Youth Collaborative event information or by contacting the organization.
For retirees, the dinner may be especially appealing because it offers a relaxed way to participate without committing to a full day of golf. Bring a spouse, adult child, friend, neighbor, or grandchild who enjoys sports and community events. You do not need to know every statistic from every football season to enjoy a good story, and fortunately, nobody has announced a trivia test at the door.
More importantly, the dinner offers a chance to meet the people and organizations helping shape the next generation of New Braunfels.
September 11: A golf tournament with a larger purpose
The Celebrity Golf Tournament follows on Friday, September 11, at Landa Park Golf Course.
Golf is the event’s format, but youth development is its focus. Funds raised through Tee Up for Teens help support the programs and opportunities offered through Mill Street Youth Center, including transportation, meals, mentorship, enrichment activities, and other experiences for local teens.
The golf tournament also creates a natural setting for intergenerational connection. A retired business owner may play alongside a younger professional. A grandparent may introduce a grandchild to community involvement. A local company may bring together employees and clients for a day that has more meaning than an ordinary corporate outing.
If you are considering playing, sponsoring, or attending any related activity, verify the latest information with the organizers. The official Tee Up for Teens “Get Involved” form is the best place to start, along with the Mill Street Youth Center’s phone number, 830-200-0505.
Do not assume that last year’s registration process, pricing, team structure, or sponsorship benefits will be identical in 2026. Event details are occasionally updated, especially as participation fills.
Five ways retirees can support the event
You do not have to be a golfer: or even attend the dinner: to support the mission.
1. Attend the Celebrity Dinner
The dinner is a straightforward way to participate in the fundraiser while enjoying an evening out in New Braunfels. Check the official event page for current ticket and table information before making plans.
2. Ask about sponsorship opportunities
Local businesses, families, and individuals may wish to ask about sponsorships. Sponsorship can be a way to support the event while demonstrating a company’s commitment to youth development in the community.
If you have questions about how charitable giving may fit into your broader planning, consider consulting a qualified CPA or tax professional for guidance based on your circumstances. This article is for general informational purposes only and does not provide tax advice.
3. Participate in the golf tournament
If you enjoy golf, contact the organizers about current tournament registration, team details, start times, and participation requirements. If you are not a golfer, you can still support friends or family members who participate.
4. Volunteer or mentor
The Mill Street Youth Center’s involvement page notes that adult volunteers can support tutoring, mentoring, events, and summer camps. Retired teachers, coaches, business professionals, and community members with time and encouragement to share may find a particularly natural fit here.
Be sure to ask about current screening, training, scheduling, and youth-protection requirements before volunteering.
5. Support Mill Street beyond the event
Tee Up for Teens is one annual event, but the need for youth support continues throughout the year. The Friends of Mill Street program offers additional ways for individuals and businesses to support the center’s free programming.
That ongoing support helps keep opportunities accessible to students and families, regardless of their ability to pay.
Why this matters to New Braunfels retirees
Retirement in New Braunfels is often described through its rivers, parks, restaurants, historic districts, and Hill Country scenery. Those lifestyle features matter, but a community is more than its amenities.
For many retirees, an important part of settling into a new area is finding meaningful ways to participate. That may mean attending a charity dinner, helping with a youth program, joining a local board, or simply showing up for events that strengthen the community.
Supporting youth programs can also deepen connections across generations. Young people gain access to mentors, safe spaces, and enriching experiences. Older adults gain opportunities to share knowledge, encouragement, and perspective. Families see examples of civic involvement in action.
As the Mill Street Youth Center puts it, the center is “your space to grow.” That idea applies beyond the students who walk through its doors. Communities grow when people of different ages and backgrounds invest in one another.
A thoughtful way to join the fall calendar
Tee Up for Teens offers two different experiences: a lively dinner filled with conversation and sports stories, followed by a golf tournament grounded in community purpose.
For retirees and pre-retirees exploring the New Braunfels lifestyle, it is also a reminder that active retirement can include more than recreation. It can include philanthropy, mentorship, friendships, and participation in the community you call home.
Before attending, playing, sponsoring, or volunteering, check the official New Braunfels Youth Collaborative information for the most current details. You can also contact Mill Street Youth Center at 830-200-0505.
And if golf is not your game, that is perfectly fine. There are plenty of ways to help move the mission forward without ever touching a three-wood.
For more ideas about finding your place in the area, explore our guide to New Braunfels’ “third places” for retirees and our look at adapting to the pace of life in New Braunfels.
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