Advancing through First Tee Program

At each age group, participants engage with the Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.

Age 5-6

For our youngest golfers, we focus on movement, games, and simple skill-building. It’s a fun way to stay active while starting their First Tee journey.

Age 7-9

Learn to play golf and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner. Your child will build inner strength and self-confidence, while focusing on building relationships with other players.

Age 10-11

Your child will develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game, while we support positive Game Changing behaviors. Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course.

Age 12-13

Your child will explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers. We provide opportunities that support growth and development of early adolescents.

Age 14+

We support personal development and teach your child to look toward their future and plan their own paths. They will evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations.

Age 14+

Ace

A capstone program for high school teens that points them toward exploring, investing in, and building a clear plan for their next step.

National Events

With the help of our corporate partners, we host a series of events for our participants, allowing them to meet new people, play some golf, and achieve greatness.

Scholars

First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development and mentorship of our alumni through their journey.

Join the Network

The First Tee Alumni Network aims to foster life-long learning by supporting your personal and professional journey after First Tee programming.

Scholars

First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of our alumni through their journey.

Events

Through the First Tee Alumni Network, alum have access to many events that will foster networking and professional development.

Chaperones

We are looking for First Tee alumni (age 18 years and older) to serve as chaperone at several national First Tee participant opportunities. 2026 Schedule now available!

Spring Open Clinics

River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center

Friday

Time: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Cost: $15/ Class

March 6th	March 13th	March 20th	March 27th
April 3rd	April 10th	April 17th	April 24th

St. Stanislaus Golf Course

Monday

Time: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Cost: $15/ Class

March 9th	March 16th	March 23th	March 30th
April 6th	April 13th	April 20th	April 27th

Dryden Park Golf Course

Wednesday

Time: 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Cost: $15/ Class

March 11th	March 18th	March 25th	April 1st
April 8th	April 15th	April 22nd	April 29

*Sign-up is required for each class

Building Game Changers

At First Tee – Central Valley, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.

Registration

Registration at First Tee – Central Valley is simple, flexible, and open to all youth ages 5 and up. Whether your child is brand new to golf or returning for another season of growth, we’ve got a program that fits.