Join First Tee and learn more than a game

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What can my child do at First Tee – North Florida?

  • Become a Junior Member and enjoy the benefits
  • Attend classes that introduce and reinforce golf and life skills
  • Play in our Tournament Series
  • Become an LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Member
  • Attend weekly Summer Camps (Registration opens in early March)
  • Participate in local and national events

Besides golf, what will my child learn?

  • How to understand and manage their emotions
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Effective creation of step-by-step goals
  • What to consider when planning for the future
  • The importance of appreciating diversity

What are the age groups?

At each age group, participants engage in 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement.

  • TARGET (5 & 6 year olds) – Serves as an introduction to the First Tee Program.
  • Caddie (7 – 9 year olds) – Build self-confidence and relationships with other players while exploring the game.
  • Junior (10 – 11 year olds) – Collaboratively explore character concepts that are valuable on and off the golf course.
  • Senior (12 – 13 year olds) – Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and character commitments.
  • Pro (14 & Up) – Look toward their future and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations.
  • Ace (Optional – must be 14 years old to begin)  – Put it all together and hone in on setting goals, career education, and giving back to the community.

When are classes held?

Classes are offered in five week sessions with two each in the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. During each five-week session, participants will meet for their scheduled program once per week for one to 1.5 hours. Each five-week session requires an unique registration.