At First Tee – Coastal Carolinas, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.
By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do.
Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.
Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Fundamental golf skills and techniques
Advancing through the Program
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.
Age 7-9
First Tee Program for ages 7-9 teaches the game of golf in a fun, safe, and empowering environment. At this age
group, we are introducing and engaging participants with both golf and life skills.
Participants will get active and play golf with their peers to help them build inner strength,
self-confidence, and enthusiasm for the game. Classes are designed to accommodate new and returning
golfers of the same age. Participants will register and be grouped by age and will progress through
the program as they “age up,” with lessons adjusted to challenge players at their skill level.
Age 10-11
First Tee Program for ages 10-11 supports the exploration of both character and golf skills in
active and collaborative ways.
The learning experiences in the course help to build inner strength, self-confidence, and an
enthusiasm for the sport, while encouraging the development of positive Game Changing behaviors.
Classes are designed to accommodate new and returning golfers of the same age. Participants will
register and be grouped by age and will progress through the program as they “age up” with lessons
adjusted to challenge players at their skill level.
Age 12-13
First Tee Program for ages 12-13 focuses on the development of both golf and character skills.
The lessons and activities in this program empower participants to explore both golf skills and
character commitments appropriate for their stage of growth and development.
Coaches support the development of confidence in participants through additional opportunities for
them to demonstrate mastery and growth in their golf skills and abilities. Classes are designed to
accommodate new and returning golfers of the same age.
Participants will register and be grouped by age and will progress through the program as they “age
up,” with lessons adjusted to challenge players at their skill level.