We’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.
Golf is a lifetime sport, and developing young players requires more than teaching technique—it begins with creating a lasting love for the game and introducing the unique life skills golf offers.
Advancing through First Tee Program
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.
Age 7-9
Learn to play golf and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner. Your child will build inner strength and self-confidence, while focusing on building relationships with other players.
Age 10-11
Your child will develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game, while we support positive Game Changing behaviors. Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course.
Age 12-13
Your child will explore both golf skills and character commitments while having fun with peers. We provide opportunities that support growth and development of early adolescents.
Age 14+
We support personal development and teach your child to look toward their own paths. They will evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations.
Age 14+
We support personal development and teach your child to look toward their own paths. They will evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations.
Ace
A capstone program for high school teens that points them toward exploring, investing in, and building a clear plan for their next step.
National Events
With the help of our corporate partners, we host a series of events for our participants, allowing them to meet new people, play some golf, and achieve greatness.
Scholars
First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of our alumni through their journey.
We start by fostering a strong emotional connection through fun, play, and social engagement, emphasizing enjoyment and basic movement skills over rigid instruction. By seamlessly integrating golf with character-building, we create experiences that help kids discover inner strength, confidence, and resilience—qualities they can carry into every aspect of life.
Through our program, kids learn skills that last a lifetime:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting and achieving goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Fundamental golf skills and techniques
As children grow into their teen years, we gradually introduce and refine technical skills while reinforcing values that build character and deepen their passion for the game. This balanced progression ensures long-term motivation, strong fundamentals, and the adaptability to redevelop techniques as they mature.
Our trained coaches provide more than golf instruction—they create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment that prepares kids for life ahead, including friendships, school, college, and careers.
Our goal is to help every player not only master the game, but also maintain a positive relationship with golf, themselves, and their community for life.