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Our Programs

Program has two basic elements:

Golf Instruction
Life Skills

Golf Instruction is provided by teaching professionals at eight affiliate sites. Golf skill instruction is uniform to each site. Curriculum starts by teaching students the fundamentals of the game. As students become more skilled, they have the opportunity to enter into competitive tournament play or play with mentors.

Life Skills

Life skills instruction is provided by an approved and trained volunteer. Life skills focuses on the Nine Core Values.

Player Level

PLAYer is the inroductory level of the program for ages 7-17 years old. PLAYer level helps establish the foundation for young people to become life-long PLAYers of the game while developing invaluable life skills. Our PLAYer class is 1 hour long.

Par Instruction

Our 2nd level is called Par. Students at this level receive a unique lesson on life as taught through golf. Our Par class is 1 1/2 hour long.

Birdie Instruction

The Birdie level is where some youngsters begin to bloom both in golf and as leaders. What they learn at this level will serve them for a lifetime. Our Birdie class is 2 hours long.

Eagle Level

Eagle level participants have a foundation many CEO's would love to have obtained at this age. Secrets to success in business and life are revealed while demonstrating some unique tools for golf improvement. Our Eagle class is 2 hours long.

Club Selection

Tring to figure out what clubs you should get? Check out the Maltby Playability Factor on most of the top golf clubs to get an idea of how clubs can affect your game.

Golf Tips

Learning the game of golf takes time, patience and practice. We want to give you everything you need to succeed in golf and life.

Rules of Golf & Etiquette

Rules are the foundation for the game of golf. Learn how to play by the rules, and see how important etiquette can be as you make your way through a round or two.

Coaches Corner

For Coaches only! Coaches...learn some new ways to help students understand both life and golf skills.

Life Skills Experience™

Developed with the help of academic experts and delivered by trained coaches, the program helps young people learn life skills and core values through the sport of golf. Find out why it’s different that other programs.

Golf in Schools

The First Tee National School Program introduces the game of golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits to elementary students during physical education classes.

A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.