Why Golf?

Commitment to Being a Game Changer

We are committed to providing programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf, and our curriculum has evolved to increase our impact, relevancy and scale. The curriculum is centered around First Tee’s Commitment to Being a Game Changer©. The Key Commitments are the life skills we want our participants to adopt and pursue – these are the keys to unlocking good character:  

• Pursuing Goals 
• Growing through Challenge 
• Collaborating with Others 
• Building a Positive Self-Identity 
• Using Good Judgment  

The First Tee Program curriculum is organized around four age groups: 

• Age 7-9: Introduces and engages participants with both golf and life skills. Kids get active and play golf with their peers. 
• Age 10-11: Supports the exploration of both character and golf skills in active and collaborative ways
• Age 12-13: Empowers participants to explore both golf skills and character commitments through opportunities for mastery and growth
• Age 14+: Helps participants elaborate on their understanding and place a greater emphasis on their personal development

Ultimately, we are Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.