2025 First Tee Matches and Tournament Series

Participants gain foundational skills through their First Tee Programs, which focus on golf skills and character development in a fun and engaging group setting. As participants advance, they may be interested in participating in more competitive opportunities to test their skills on the golf course. The first pathway is to compete in First Tee Matches, where participants gain confidence by working from the green to the tee box versus the traditional tee box to green. The second pathway is for participants who have reached Division IV in the First Tee Matches to compete in the First Tee Tournament Series, designed for participants and non-participants ages 10-18 to challenge themselves in 18-hole tournaments hosted at two of First Tee – Greater Richmond’s premier facilities, Belmont and The Tattersall Youth Development Center.

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First Tee Matches

First Tee - Greater Richmond participant Justin Hartsfield follows through on a shot during the 2023 Redmond Cup

First Tee Matches provide participants the opportunity to apply the skills they are learning in their First Tee courses out on the golf course. The goal is to shoot even par on 9-holes or 12-holes, by working from green to tee box versus the traditional tee box to green to build confidence and provide a motivating way to learn and progress in the sport. Once participants are able to shoot even par from their division, they will advance to the next division. You must be an active participant enrolled in a First Tee course to participate in the First Tee Matches. The division breakdowns include:

Division I – 25 yards

Division II – 50 yards

Division III – 100 yards

Division IV – 150 yards

Division V – 200 yards

Division VI – Full Tee Box

First Tee Matches cost $25.

If you have questions about the First Tee Matches or are wondering if your child is ready to take the next step in golf, our Player Development Professionals at each of our locations can assist in providing their recommendations. Click their names below to contact them!

Ana Ferreyra Heit, Player Development Professional at Belmont

Sterling Simmons III, Player Development Professional at The Tattersall Youth Development Center

Grace Huffman, Player Development Professional at the Elson Redmond Memorial Driving Range 

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First Tee Tournament Series

The First Tee Tournament Series is designed for participants and non-participants ages 10-18 to further their competitive golf journey by competing in 18-hole tournaments at two of First Tee – Greater Richmond’s premier facilities, Belmont and The Tattersall Youth Development Center. These tournaments are restricted by age (10-18) and are recommended for junior golfers interested in participating in other competitive junior tours, playing high school golf, or competing at the collegiate level. This tournament series is also a great preparation tool for First Tee participants seeking to attend regional and national First Tee opportunities. Juniors will play from the full tee boxes and must meet the requirements below: 

  1. I have a Golf Handicap (GHIN) – these are free for all junior golfers, to get set-up with an official golf handicap, please contact Ana Ferreyra Heit or Sterling Simmons III.
  2. I have my own set of golf clubs
  3. I am able to carry or push my own golf bag on a golf course for 18 holes
  4. I have played multiple 9 hole, 12 hole, or 18 hole rounds of golf

Each First Tee Tournament entry fee is $50.

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Financial Aid

A founding purpose of First Tee is to make golf more accessible to all youth, particularly young people who otherwise may not have an opportunity to learn and play the game. Our policy is to provide access to programs regardless of a participant’s ability to play. Our financial aid program is funded by generous donors. Parents/guardians may apply for financial aid as part of the online registration process. Once you have applied for financial aid through the online registration, you will receive an email notification and can then complete the registration. Participants receiving financial aid are ​expected to have attendance records in good standing to ​remain eligible for future aid.