Ben Walker

Program Director

How long have you been working at First Tee? 3 1/2 years

What is your background? I am from Erlanger, Kentucky, and I attended Northern Kentucky University (Norse Up!) for college. Before my role at First Tee, I interned for the baseball team at NKU as a Video and Analytics Coordinator.

Why were you interested in First Tee? Before I was a staff member, I was a participant in this chapter. I signed up because I wanted to improve my golf skills. But once I started, I realized how much more First Tee had to offer with the curriculum, national opportunities, internships, leadership roles, scholarships, networking, and so much more. First Tee helped me become the best version of myself!

What is your favorite part about First Tee? My favorite part about First Tee is working with the kids. Whether it’s on the golf course, in a recreation center, or at a school, every kid deserves an opportunity to experience the game of golf in a safe place where they work with trained coaches and volunteers who care about them.

What is your favorite First Tee memory? My favorite memory with First Tee happened in the summer of 2020. For the last day of class, I dressed up in a ghillie suit to surprise the kids. The kids loved it, and to this day, I am still referred to as “Coach Bush”.

Gold Star or Skyline? I have never had a cheese coney. But Skyline has really good salads and fries. So, Skyline!