Why Golf?

Experiences are our greatest teacher. First Tee believes in developing the ones that are just as fun as they are meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and better equipped for whatever comes their way next. Through our personal growth and junior golf programs, we see kids’ build self confidence, inspiring more active participation in leadership opportunities and events, community involvement, and college scholarships.

School Program:

Research reveals convincing evidence that youth involved in our programs transferred life skills to multiple settings and learned and used life skills through the game of golf. Our curriculum, combined with trained educators, empowers participants with a set of skills that prepares them for a lifetime of new challenges.

elementary school program

Since 2004, First Tee has been integrating the First Tee School Program into PE classes across the country. We’ve equipped educators at elementary and middle schools with our curriculum built around the game of golf, while positively impacting kids through both the game and its inherent ability to improve social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. We work with the school to identify funding opportunities, such as sponsors or donations.

This program aligns with national physical education standards developed by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) and is designed to allow physical educators the ability to adjust lessons to fit their specific teaching situations in terms of class size, time, and facility type.

What’s provided:

First Tee School Program gives physical educators all the tools to get started. We provide the training, equipment, and lesson plans that integrate life skills and values with the game of golf and motor skills. We have an online community for teachers and youth leaders delivering our program, providing access to the curriculum, resources, and connections with peers delivering the program around the country.

The First Tee School Program in RVA

First Tee – Greater Richmond is proud of its relationship with 127 local elementary schools – all Chesterfield County Public Schools, all Richmond City Public Schools, all Henrico County Public Schools, all Hanover County Public Schools, and two independent schools. At these schools, students in grades K-5 are receiving life skills and golf skills through the program. First Tee School Program is a school-based program in which elementary students are instructed in core values, healthy habits and golf skills by their own physical education teachers trained by First Tee.

In 2022-23, as part of our partnership with Henrico County, all Tier I elementary schools in Henrico County Public Schools will have 5th grade field trips to First Tee – Greater Richmond facilities.

Ready to Get Started?

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