First Tee - Greater Philadelphia

This is what confidence looks like. 💪 💚

Our participants brought energy and determination to the Martin I. Katz Invitational at Walnut Lane, making it another incredible Tournament Series event filled with great competition and memorable moments on the course.

A special thank you to the family of Martin I. Katz for their continued support and commitment to creating opportunities for young people through First Tee — Greater Philadelphia.

Want to help create more opportunities for our students? Support a tournament, sponsor a youth program, or make a gift to help more kids play, learn, and grow with First Tee. Visit https://bit.ly/4dW2vi0 to learn more.

This First Tee Week, we’re celebrating the incredible coaches whose impact goes far beyond the golf course. 💚

The meaningful relationships they build with our participants and communities are the heartbeat of First Tee — Greater Philadelphia, helping kids grow in confidence, resilience, and character every day.

Hearing our participants share kind words about some of their favorite coaches is a reminder of just how powerful these connections can be. Thank you to all of our amazing coaches for the time, care, and dedication you pour into every session.

Help us continue investing in game-changing coaches and expanding access to impactful coach training experiences by making a gift here: https://bit.ly/4nV42sU

Behind every confident swing, new friendship, and breakthrough moment is a coach who believed in them first.

As we celebrate First Tee Week, we’re recognizing the mentors who help our participants grow both on and off the course every day. Through encouragement, guidance, and meaningful relationships, our coaches are Building Game Changers.

Summer I registration opens TONIGHT at 6 PM — come learn, grow, and play with us this season! ☀️

Register Here: https://bit.ly/40naY6G

Investing in our coaches means investing in the future of our participants ⛳️

This week, several of our dedicated coaches gathered at John F. Byrne for Level 1 Coach Training, continuing their commitment to creating positive experiences and helping young people grow both on and off the golf course.

Since 2025, our coaching team has continued to grow through First Tee Coach Training:
• Level 1: 57 coaches
• Level 2: 8 coaches
• Level 3: 4 coaches
• Level 4: 3 coaches

We’re proud of the passion, time, and energy our coaches pour into making a difference every day.

Learn more and support our game changing coaches at https://bit.ly/4tV9td5

We’re incredibly proud of these four Game Changers for representing First Tee — Greater Philadelphia so well on one of golf’s biggest stages. Opportunities like this go far beyond the ropes, giving our participants exposure, confidence, and a firsthand look at the many pathways the game can create. Congratulations to these young leaders for making us proud every step of the way!! 👏👏