5163 Clayton Ave. P.O. Box 15175
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-533-6400
The goals of The First Tee are to see participants graduate from high school on time with the life skills needed to succeed in college and life, with the ability to make healthy choices and with the desire to positively impact their communities.
05/28/2026
"While he is naturally introverted and often reluctant to engage in social activities, the steady encouragement of his coaches has inspired him to step beyond his comfort zone and continue returning to First Tee year after year."
Coaches change everything.
First Tee Week runs through May 30. If you've ever wanted to be that person for a kid in St. Louis, click the link below.
https://firstteestlouis.org/dearcoach/
Dear Coach,
You taught us what it looks like to show up: for yourself, for your teammates, and for your community.
First Tee Week is officially underway (May 23-30), and we're dedicating this week to the coaches who are the heartbeat of our program. Across 150 chapters globally and right here in St. Louis, First Tee coaches develop meaningful relationships with participants that prepare them for what's next — on the course, at school, and in daily life.
We want to hear from you. If a First Tee coach made a difference in your life or your child's life, share your story in the comments. 💚
Learn more about the Dear Coach program: https://firstteestlouis.org/dearcoach/
This week, we're celebrating the coaches who make First Tee what it is.
May 23-30 is First Tee Week, and across all 150 chapters globally, we're honoring the trusted and caring coaches who show up for kids every single day. At First Tee – Greater St. Louis, our coaches are the unsung heroes of this program. They're the mentors who ask the right question at the right time, and the adults who help kids figure out who they are beyond the scorecard.
All week, we'll be sharing stories about the impact our coaches have had on participants, families, and the broader St. Louis community.
Stay tuned. And if a First Tee coach has made a difference in your child's life, we'd love to hear about it in the comments.
05/21/2026
"The connection he has formed with his coach has significantly shaped his behaviors and habits, both on and off the course."
That's a First Tee parent. And this week, we're celebrating the coaches who make moments like that possible.
First Tee Week starts TOMORROW. 🏌
Golf teaches kids a lot more than how to swing a club.
At First Tee, every session includes life skills: managing emotions, resolving conflicts, setting goals, and appreciating the people around them. These aren't add-ons to the program. They're the whole point.
Join us on the course for a great cause. ⛳
Golf FORE! Kids 2026
Monday, June 29th at Norwood Hills Country Club
One of the best days on the St. Louis calendar with golf, an auction, great company, and every dollar going straight back to STL kids building life skills through First Tee.
Individual and foursome spots available now. Register below!
https://firstteestlouis.org/2025-golf-fore-kids-tournament-auction-2/
05/13/2026
Every dollar stays local.
100% of contributions to First Tee – Greater St. Louis go directly to funding programs right here in the St. Louis region. That means more on the course, more coaches in their corner, and more life skills that carry well beyond the game.
There are more ways to give than you might think like donating funds, golf balls, equipment, or ask your employer about matching gifts.
Support First Tee — Greater St. Louis at the link below. 💚
https://firstteestlouis.org/donate/
05/11/2026
29 nationally-trained coaches. 71 volunteers. Hundreds of kids whose lives look different because of them.
First Tee coaches are mentors first, golf instructors second. If you have a few hours and a belief that kids deserve great role models, we want to hear from you.
Learn about coaching and volunteering today: https://firstteestlouis.org/get-involved/
Summer is almost here. So is First Tee.
Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER your child for summer classes. Classes begin June 6 at locations across the St. Louis metro — St. Peters Golf Club, Family Golf Kirkwood, Normandie, Forest Park Highlands, Stonewolf Golf Club, and Shiloh Yorktown.
We're excited to see the kids excel this year.
Register today: https://firsttee.my.site.com/parentRegistration/s/?language=en_US&website=www.firstteestlouis.org
You have two days left to register your kid for summer classes starting on June 6!
Spring 2026 registration closes FRIDAY. First Tee build confidence and life skills wrapped in a sport they could play for decades. Six locations across St. Louis. No experience needed.
Don't miss out.
REGISTER: https://firsttee.my.site.com/parentRegistration/s/?language=en_US&website=www.firstteestlouis.org