MORE THAN A SPORTS PROGRAM FOR KIDS & TEENS - We are Junior Golf that teaches Life Skills! Our mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference. Our research-proven programs are having a positive impact on participants, their families and their communities.

WHY CHOOSE THE FIRST TEE for junior golf on hilton head?

RESEARCH: PROVEN RESULTS

At The First Tee, we don’t just teach golf, we teach life skills — and we have the independent research to back it up. After three years in the program, youth at The First Tee chapters reported¹:   73% reported high confidence in their ability to do well academically.   82% felt confident in their social skills with peers.   52% credited the program for their ability to appreciate diversity.

ADVANCING THROUGH THE Junior golf program - Hilton HEad Island

From age 7 through 18, youth progress through levels by demonstrating The First Tee Nine Core Values, life and golf skills as well as passing an assessment. All participants regardless of age start at the PLAYer level. The pinnacle of The First Tee is completing Ace.

• PLAYer (required minimum age 7) – Tee it up for the first time and learn the game of golf and The First Tee’s Code of Conduct.

• Par (recommended minimum age 9) – Focus on interpersonal and self-management skills on and off the course.

• Birdie (recommended minimum age 11) – Emphasis on setting goals and making them a reality.

• Eagle (recommended minimum age 13) – Learn resilience, conflict resolution, and future planning.

• Ace (required minimum age 14 or entering 9th grade) – Put it all together and hone in on setting goals, career education, and giving back to the community.