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.

Quick 9: Denise W
| By Austin Williams
Categories: Blog, Character Education

Mentoring Denise W, First Tee – San Francisco  1. Why is mentorship important? It’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed, especially since we now live in an extremely fast-paced world where expectations for us are very high, so having a mentor to guide us through our development process is defi...

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Quick 9: Ricky L.
| By Austin Williams
Categories: Blog, Character Education

Mentoring Ricky L., First Tee – Tri Valley 1. Why is mentorship important? Mentorship is important because it allows a chain of knowledge and wisdom from years of experience from mentors to be passed down to mentees, unlocking their potential. Mentorship gives underprivileged students guidance...

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Looking Back on the First Tee Leadership Summit
| By Austin Williams
Categories: Blog, Character Education, Events

This August, we held our first ever First Tee Leadership Summit in the unforgettable backdrop of West Creek Ranch in Montana. This event took place for two weeks, bringing together 20 teens each week from across the country to develop leadership skills through dynamic outdoor and team-building activ...

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