NATIONAL Youth Opportunities
The First Tee junior golf program doesn’t just get kids on the course, it offers exciting opportunities for growth. With the help of The First Tee national corporate partners, more advanced participants can apply to attend these golf and leadership events. These events often become life-changing experiences. Youth meet new people, play golf, achieve greatness, and show our Nine Core Values in action.
- Nikki, participant
GOLF AND LEADERSHIP EVENTS:
COCA-COLA AMERICA’S FUTURE | SEPT. 19-22
Coca-Cola Company offers five participants the chance to experience downtown Atlanta visiting the Coca-Cola campus, attending new hire training, and taking part in interviews to determine the winner of a scholarship. Held in conjunction with The TOUR Championship.
Deadline: Jul. 9
COLLEGE GOLF PREP ACADEMY | JULY 10-16
The week-long academy for advanced players from chapters who are pursuing college golf. The academy provides the competitive experience of playing for a college golf team and the golf skills, life skills and health aspects associated with competing at a higher level. Deadline: April 2
JOHN DEERE DRIVE YOUR FUTURE ACADEMY | JUNE 25-29
This all-girls event focuses on leadership development, remaining active in the game of golf, learning the value/impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork.
Deadline: March 26
JOHN DEERE POWER FOR GOOD SCHOLARSHIP | JULY 8-12
Participants submit a written essay about how they are a ‘Power for Good’ through service to their communities, schools, and neighborhoods. Two essay applicants will each receive a one-time $5,000 college scholarship and a VIP experience at the John Deere Classic.
Deadline: March 26
JOE LOUIS BARROW, JR. LIFE SKILLS & LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | JULY 25-31
Each summer, 96 participants from the chapter network are selected to attend the week-long academy. They participate in championship golf and life skill development, are challenged to lead others and explore college life including dorm living and creating a network of new friends.
Deadline: April 2
PERFECT SENSE UNIFIED CHALLENGE | JUN. 24-28
The Perfect Sense Unified Challenge is a team event with junior golfers from The First Tee paired as teammates with wounded veterans and Special Olympics golfers from around the country.
Deadline: March 26
PURE INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP IMPACTING THE FIRST TEE | SEPT. 25- OCTOBER 1
An official PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach Golf Links, the tournament pairs top participants from The First Tee with a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs. To be selected, juniors are measured in both golf ability and life skills knowledge. The tournament is televised on Golf Channel.
Deadline: May 14
THE FIRST TEE NATIONAL PAR-3 CHAMPIONSHIP | JUNE 12-17
This six-day event provides 32 participants the chance to compete in a 36-hole tournament to be crowned the Boys’ and Girls’ National Par-3 Champion. Participants also represent their territory as two co-ed teams, East and West, go head-to-head in a team match-play format.
Deadline: March 5
USGA “LEARNING SCIENCE THROUGH GOLF” STEM ACADEMY | TBD
At the USGA “Learning Science Through Golf” STEM Academy, teenagers will experience hands-on access to the USGA Research & Test Center, a facility that houses both specialized golf club and ball testing equipment.
Deadline: April 2
WELLS FARGO SUCCEEDING TOGETHER | APRIL 30-MAY6
Teenage participants can compete through an essay contest for the opportunity to attend the Wells Fargo Championship in Wilmington, N.C. Four winners are selected, with the grand prize winner receiving the opportunity to play in the pro-am with the PGA TOUR player of their choice.
Deadline: March 19
RECOGNITION:
A/B HONOR ROLL RECOGNITION
Encourages all participants to excel academically and to stay on track for eligibility in The First Tee Scholars Program. Participants of all ages who earn As and Bs (or equivalent) on their report cards will receive signed certificates. Deadline: November 30
THE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
This distinction is awarded to participants who are seniors in high school and excel in academics, leadership, character development, and chapter and community involvement. A limited number of scholarships are available each year and are awarded after the class is designated.
Deadline: February 26
HOW CAN TEENS TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
These opportunities are only available to youth involved in chapters of The First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please inquire with our chapter.
MORE GOLF OPPORTUNITIES for all
Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities available to all youth. You do not need to be enrolled in The First Tee to participate in the following:
