First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to kids and teens. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference.
Proven Results: Lasting Impacts Beyond the Course
At First Tee, we help kids learn life skills, not just golf — and we have the independent research to back it up. After speaking to participants who have been in the program for three years, we found:
- 73% reported high confidence in their ability to do well academically.
- 82% felt confident in their social skills with peers.
- 52% credited the program for their ability to appreciate diversity.
- 100% bridged what they learned in First Tee to school.
In a recent study of teens and alumni involved in First Tee chapters, 80% say the program’s lessons helped them become a better student and had a lasting impact. The longer teens and alumni stayed in the program, the more they reported improvement in:
- interpersonal skills
- understanding and managing emotions
- goal-setting
- resilience
Summer Camp experiences for youth ages 5 & up are offered locally at Currie Golf Course in Midland and Maple Leaf Golf Course in Linwood.
Currie Golf Course First Tee Schedule
Age 7-9 Beginner: Tuesday 8am-9:30am
Age 7-9 Intermediate: Tuesday 10am-11:30am
Dates: June 14, 21, 28, July 19, 26
Class Fee: $125
Age 5-6: Tuesdays
12pm- 1pm
June 14, 21, 28, July 19, 26
Class Fee: $100
Age 10-11: Wednesday
8 am - 9:30am
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Class Fee: $125
Age 12-13/14+: Wednesday
10 am - 12pm
Dates: June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
Class Fee: $125
Currie Celebration Tournament & Banquet
Tuesday August 9
Maple Leaf Golf Course First Tee Schedule
Age 7-9: Thursdays
8am - 9:30am
Dates: June 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28
Class Fee: $125
Age 10-11: Thursdays
10 am - 11:30 am
June 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28
Class Fee $125
Age 12-13 / 14+ : Thursdays
12pm - 2pm
June 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28
Class Fee: $125
Maple Leaf Celebration Tournament will be held Thursday August 11th
Family Scramble Nights
Sunday June 26th - 2pm
Sunday July 31th - 2pm
Sunday August 28th - 2pm
Sunday September 25th - Noon
Course Locations coming
Format: 9 Hole Family Scramble. Your family is your team. Awards, games, raffles and more! Each event has its own theme. https://www.pgafamilycup.com/. Enrollment closes 3 days prior to each event.
Think parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles… all playing for the same, multi-generational team. PGA Jr League format, 2-person team rotates every 3 holes. 2-6 players per team Minimum pair of one adult and one junior per team. Each team receives a PGA Family Cup Team Kit, which includes a logoed picture frame, portable bluetooth speaker, tote bag and two ball markers. Additional prizes for on course games and challenges. Total cost per team ($45 for team to register. Additional $20 per player collected day of event).