We are a leading youth development program that teaches participants life skills through golf.
Golf forces kids to think for themselves. We teach kids to evaluate, strategize, and adapt so that when the time comes, they’re able to demonstrate these thinking skills that show up on college applications and in job interviews.
04/25/2026
Parents ask: Where should I buy junior golf clubs?
👉 In-store: Golf Galaxy, PGA Tour Superstore, Dick’s Sporting Goods
👉 Online: GlobalGolf.com, RockBottomGolf.com, Amazon
👉 Brand: We recommend US Kids Golf until adult height
👉 Get fitted! Proper club length helps kids learn correct form.
Not ready to buy? We have equipment you can borrow while you decide. Comment ‘golf’ and we’ll send you program information.
04/23/2026
Parents ask: How does First Tee communicate updates?
We use three ways so you never miss important information:
👉 ClassDojo: Real-time updates, class reminders, weather cancellations
👉 Email: Registration info, program updates, important deadlines
👉 Social Media: Content, stories, community highlights
Make sure you’re signed up for ClassDojo and your email is current in your registration account. Follow us here to stay connected!
04/22/2026
Some kids seem to thrive when they’re not surrounded by the chaos of team sports.
They can actually focus on learning new skills when they don’t have to worry about keeping up with teammates or being the fastest kid on the field. Golf gives them space to work on their own game and build confidence without all the pressure.
Comment ‘golf’ and we’ll send you more information on our lessons and prices.
“Growing up with First Tee SF taught me how to step in when I see someone struggling. That’s what leadership actually is.” Hear from one of our teen participants about how golf taught him/her leadership, responsibility, and initiative. These are the qualities colleges and employers are looking for.
This family cycled through team sports, camps, after-school programs. None of it stuck until they found First Tee.
A few months in, his parents started noticing changes. He was more focused on homework. More patient with his little sister. These weren’t huge overnight transformations, just small shifts that kept showing up in everyday life.
Our high schoolers remember what it felt like to be nervous holding a club for the first time. So they come back to help the younger kids.
That’s the kind of community we’ve built. Kids helping kids.
04/06/2026
Some kids aren’t bad at sports. They just need a different environment to learn.
When your child isn’t worried about keeping up or letting teammates down, they can actually focus on getting better. Golf gives them that space.
Think your child might thrive here? Comment ‘golf’ and we’ll send you program information.
Parents ask: How do I register for First Tee programs?
👉 Step 1: Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter so you know when registration opens.
👉 Step 2: Create an account or have your login ready a few days before.
👉 Step 3: When registration opens, visit our website, click “Register My Child,” and select your class.
Registration fills up quickly, so log in right when it opens! Comment ‘golf’ and we’ll send you program information.
Golf teaches resilience because failure is built into the game. At First Tee SF, we teach kids that setbacks aren’t the end—they’re part of the process.
03/30/2026
Some kids need time to find where they belong. At First Tee SF, there’s no pressure to fit in immediately. Older participants reach out naturally. Friendships form over shared challenges, not competition.
Comment GOLF and we’ll send you our program information.