How do youth at The First Tee grow up to be leaders and positive influences in their community? It starts with positive youth development. Developing leaders requires recognizing and enhancing young people’s strengths. That’s what The First Tee is all about. We use golf a way to create s...
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Family: A group of people (related or not); often held together by bonds of devotion and shared values and goals. At The First Tee, one of our Nine Healthy Habits is family. Families are vitally important in providing the first social interactions for a young person and set the basis for future heal...
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Golf is Making a Difference When you think of golf, you may see it as just a game. You go out on the course, swing a few clubs, play a few holes and tally up your score. How can a game like golf make a positive impact on lives? Just how can golf make a difference? …
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL College GOLF FOUNDATION How can you prepare youth for college golf? Playing competitive junior golf is a must for young women and men hoping to play at the collegiate level. Junior golf tournaments provide players with opportunities to develop their games while providing colle...
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A mentor can play a variety of roles in a young person’s life – a teacher, a friend, an advocate, a coach. At The First Tee, we believe all young people should have access to safe places and caring adults who help them grow socially, athletically, emotionally and academically. Yet, rese...
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