Why Golf?

Experiences are our greatest teacher. First Tee believes in developing the ones that are just as fun as they are meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and better equipped for whatever comes their way next. Through our personal growth and junior golf programs, we see kids’ build self confidence, inspiring more active participation in leadership opportunities and events, community involvement, and college scholarships.

School Program:

Research reveals convincing evidence that youth involved in our programs transferred life skills to multiple settings and learned and used life skills through the game of golf. Our curriculum, combined with trained educators, empowers participants with a set of skills that prepares them for a lifetime of new challenges.

Since 2004, First Tee has been integrating the First Tee School Program into PE classes across the country. We’ve equipped educators at elementary and middle schools with our curriculum built around the game of golf, while positively impacting kids through both the game and its inherent ability to improve social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. We work with the school to identify funding opportunities, such as sponsors or donations.

This program aligns with national physical education standards developed by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) and is designed to allow physical educators the ability to adjust lessons to fit their specific teaching situations in terms of class size, time, and facility type.

What’s provided:

First Tee School Program gives physical educators all the tools to get started. We provide the training, equipment, and lesson plans that integrate life skills and values with the game of golf and motor skills. We have an online community for teachers and youth leaders delivering our program, providing access to the curriculum, resources, and connections with peers delivering the program around the country.

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2024 Impact

  • 102 School Program Partners
  • 60% program delivery rate
  • 27, 302 students impacted through the First Tee School Program
  • 7 in-person clinics

Teacher of the Year Award

Brad Fletcher | Amanda Elementary | 2023-24

“I’m so honored to be First Tee’s Teacher of the Year,” said Fletcher. “As much as this award is mine, it never would have happened without our amazing students at Amanda, so I consider it their award as well.” – Brad Fletcher

At a recent ceremony at Glenview Golf Course’s clubhouse, Brad Fletcher, the physical education teacher at Middletown Schools’ Amanda Elementary, was named the “Teacher of the Year” by First Tee Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky (GCNKY) Chapter. Fletcher is the first person to receive the award from the GCNKY Chapter. Fletcher, teaches the First Tee curriculum to students in both traditional and adaptive gym classes at the school. CONTRIBUTED

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Already Teaching First Tee School Program?

If your elementary or middle school is already using First Tee School Program in Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky and you have Qs or need assistance, contact Program Director, Ben Walker at 513-988-7226 x5.

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