making a difference

At First Tee we strive to not only make good golfers, but better people. Participants and alumni across the country talk about what First Tee means to them, how the program has influenced them and how they plan to give back. In this blog, you will find out why golf is truly different than other sports by seeing it through the eyes of our participants and mentors who make our mission a reality.

The Envelope Please… Pairings Announced!
| By Ella Woods
Categories: I am the First Tee, PURE Insurance Championship
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The moment all of The First Tee junior golfers have been waiting for: finding out which Champions Tour professional they will join in the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. Joshua Stockwell from The First Tee of the Sandhills, shares his story from the tournament pairing party:...

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Faces of The First Tee on Facebook
| By Chace Breitmoser
Categories: I am the First Tee
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Do you know who makes up The First Tee? Every participant, volunteer and supporter of The First Tee has a unique story to tell. Each has their own dreams and aspirations. And each has been inspired by The First Tee in a different way. To help tell the stories of the many, many lives that … Read More

Top 5 Things To Do At Pebble Beach
| By Chace Breitmoser
Categories: PURE Insurance Championship
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In the days leading up to the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, participants will have the opportunity to explore the rich history and the magical atmosphere that encompasses the Pebble Beach area of the Monterey Peninsula coastline. Find out more about the top five must-do adventures wh...

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Nothing Mentors Like John Deere…RJ Kogut Reflects on the "Careers on Course" Program
| By Chace Breitmoser
Categories: I am the First Tee
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“Careers on Course” is an exciting new youth development program sponsored by John Deere, a Trustee of The First Tee, that provides teen participants at select chapters of The First Tee an opportunity to explore topics in agronomy and career paths in golf course management.Through the program, ...

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