Empowering Youth
Through Golf
The First Tee of Central Florida provides valuable lessons on and off the course.
From aces to triple bogeys, golf
is a perfect platform for helping
kids and teens develop
character. Just like in life, players
experience the highs and lows of
the game. Youth between the ages
of 7 and 18 can join The First Tee
of Central Florida’s Life Skills Experience
Program, which introduces
them to the game of golf, and more
importantly, the positive values,
healthy habits and life skills associated
with the game.
At The First Tee of Central Florida,
kids and teens don’t just learn the
fundamentals of a golf swing. The
program’s character education and life
skills curriculum help teach them how
to manage emotions, resolve conflicts,
communicate and set goals.
The First Tee helps shape the
lives of kids and teens from all walks
of life by introducing them to values
inherent in the game of golf
like integrity, respect and perseverance.
Additionally, The First Tee’s
Nine Healthy Habits, which were
developed in collaboration with
the ANNIKA Foundation and AdventHealth
for Children, provide a
smart and systematic approach to
health and fitness, developing habits
and skills related to physical, social
and emotional choices.
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Locally, The First Tee’s golf
and life skills experience programs
are offered at nine Central Florida
golf courses, including in Winter
Park, MetroWest, East Orlando
and more.
At The First Tee, no child will
ever be turned away for an inability
to pay, so there is an ongoing need
to raise funds to deliver and grow
the program. Any contribution can
make a lasting impact on a local
child’s life and will pay big dividends
in fostering the development of engaged,
respectful leaders who are the
future of our community.
+ HOW YOU CAN Help
How You Can Help
1. Make a donation. Any contribution will help to empower today’s youth to
become tomorrow’s leaders. In addition to monetary donations, the 2nd
Swing Club Donation Program allows you to convert your old golf equipment
into a cash donation.
2. Become a coach. Inspire the golfers of tomorrow to look to the future, set
goals and unlock their potential by volunteering as a coach. The First Tee
Coach Program provides all the training you will need.
3. Support off the Course. The First Tee of Central Florida relies on volunteers
in many areas. Donate your time and talent in areas such as fundraising
and special events to help support the mission.