First Tee doesn’t just get kids on the course, it offers them exciting opportunities for growth. 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. Descriptions and selected individuals are listed in the dropdown boxes below.
Ask your local chapter about applying for any of the following opportunities.
First Tee College Scholarship Program
First Tee College Scholarship Program supports selected alumni throughout their college career with financial support, professional development workshops, mentorship, access to internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation.
First Tee Leadership Series in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore
The First Tee Leadership Series in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore is an engaging and empowering five-week series designed to provide teens the opportunity to build relationships with local PGA TOUR Superstore leadership, uncover their leadership values and strengths, identify potential careers based on those findings, and develop goals on how to attain their desired career path.
First Tee National Championship
June 21-25, 2026
The First Tee National Championship will be held at University of North Carolina, bringing together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level.
Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.
July 18-22, 2026
Participants selected to attend this five-day learning and empowerment experience will engage in meaningful discussions on self-awareness, inclusive leadership, and community building – skills they will carry with them throughout their lives.
First Tee Leadership Summit in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore
August 3-7 and August 10-14, 2026
The Leadership Summit is designed to strengthen the participants leadership skills through dynamic outdoor and team-building activities, preparing them to transfer those skills to other scenarios they will face in the future. This opportunity is only for chapter teens in PGA TOUR Superstore markets.
PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee
September 15-20, 2026
An official PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach Golf Links, the tournament pairs top participants from First Tee with a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs. To be selected, juniors are measured in both golf ability and their knowledge of the First Tee life skills curriculum. The tournament is televised on Golf Channel.
First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere
October 8-12, 2026
This all-girls’ event focuses on leadership development, remaining active in the game of golf, learning the value and impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork.
First Tee Innovators Forum
November 15-19, 2026
The Innovators Forum sets to empower First Tee teens to develop a meaningful service project in their communities focusing on raising awareness on global issues focusing on education, health, and sustainability.
Alumni Events
We host a variety of events for our First Tee Alumni Network, to stay connected and walk alongside them in their life journey.
How Can Teens Take the Next Step?
These opportunities are only available to youth involved in chapters of First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please inquire at your chapter.