At First Tee – The Lowcountry, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.
By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do.
Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.
Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques
Advancing through the Program
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 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 7-9
- Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
- Build inner strength and self-confidence
- Learn to play golf
- Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf
Age 10-11
- Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
- Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
- Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways
Age 12-13
- Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
- Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
- Support growth and development of early adolescents
Age 14+
- Build character and support personal development
- Develop additional golf skills and abilities
- Look toward their future and plan their own paths
- Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course
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Weekly Classes Offered throughout The Lowcountry
First Tee – The Lowcountry emphasizes Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Participants will get active and play golf with their age-group peers to help them build inner strength, self-confidence, and enthusiasm for the game. Classes are designed to accommodate new and returning golfers of the same age. Participants will register and be grouped by age and will progress through the program as they “age up” with lessons adjusted to challenge players at their skill level.
Class Size
In order to ensure a quality learning experience, class size minimums and maximums may vary by location and/or type of class. If there are not enough kids registered for a class, we will contact you to discuss other options.
Cost of All Classes: $80 Registration Fee (Scholarships Available, See Below)
Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Classes will begin the week of September 9th. Classes are held one day a week at a set time for 7 weekly sessions. See below for our full schedule.
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Scholarships are easily available to anyone who qualifies. Participants currently enrolled in the South Carolina Free or Reduced Lunch program or cases of family financial hardship may qualify. Please apply online when registering your child in one of our Life Skills Experience Programs.
What do Participants need?
Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate golf attire when attending class. Participants do NOT need clubs to participate but are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. We will provide appropriate golf equipment for them to borrow for the class time. They may bring their own water/snacks if desired. Cold water will be provided via water cooler at the golf course.
Financial Aid Easily Available – Apply online or Email Aaron Immel at aimmel@thefirstteelowcountry.org
Fall 2024 Life Skills Classes – ALL LOCATIONS
Hilton Head Campus Location:
Ages 10 and Older – MONDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
Ages 7 to 9 – TUESDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
Ages 7 to 9 – SATURDAYS from 10:30 to 11:45 AM
Pinecrest Golf Club Location:
Ages 7 to 9 – TUESDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
Ages 10 to 12 – WEDNESDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
Ages 13 and Older – THURSDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes Location:
Ages 7 to 9 – WEDNESDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
The Landings at Pleasant Point Location:
Ages 7 to 9 – TUESDAYS from 4:30 to 5:45 PM
Ages 10 and Older – TUESDAYS from 6 PM to 7:15 PM
Financial Aid Easily Available – Apply online or email Aaron Immel at aimmel@thefirstteelowcountry.org