making a difference

At First Tee we strive to not only make good golfers, but better people. Participants and alumni across the country talk about what First Tee means to them, how the program has influenced them and how they plan to give back. In this blog, you will find out why golf is truly different than other sports by seeing it through the eyes of our participants and mentors who make our mission a reality.

Continuous Learning Never Looked So Fun
| By Andrew J. Masterson
Categories: Blog, Character Education, Life Skills, Programs

Top 5 First Tee Chapter Activities Amidst COVID-19 Like the rest of the world, we’re adjusting to our “new normal” and how we keep our participants engaged during this time of social distancing. Our chapters have stepped up to the challenge to provide fun and exciting digital activities to kee...

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We Care About You: Monitoring Coronavirus (COVID-19)
| By Austin Williams
Categories: Blog, News Releases

First and foremost, we care about YOU…our participants and your families, our chapters’ employees and volunteers. Like many of you, we are monitoring the rapidly changing developments with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), including what trusted organizations like Centers for Disease Control, Wo...

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Past, Present, Future: Success Knows No Gender
| By Andrew J. Masterson
Categories: Blog, Character Education

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate the best and brightest leaders who have been and continue to be pioneers throughout the golf industry. These women have helped pave the way for future generations to play the game with confidence. PAST: LPGA Founders Photo Credit: LPGA.com The...

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First Tee Kicks Off Nationwide Summer Registration at THE PLAYERS, Engages Kids & Fans Through On-Site Experiences
| By Austin Williams
Categories: Blog, Events, News Releases

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2020) – First Tee, a youth development organization providing active learning experiences to help young people build character through the game of golf, will kick off summer registration around the country and showcase the impact of its program as a featured charity d...

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