Charles De Lucca, longtime operator of First Tee at Melreese golf course, dies at 78 | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Charles De Lucca Jr., known for promoting junior golf through the well-regarded First Tee program at Melreese golf course, died Monday. He was 78.

De Lucca had been ill for some time, and hadn’t been seen regularly at the golf course over the last six months.

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