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Inception
The First Tee of San Francisco was founded in Spring of 2004 as part of the renovation of the Harding Park Golf Course complex. The program is a collaborative effort between Kemper Sports Management, San Francisco Park and Recreation Department, and the newly created non-profit organization The First Tee of San Francisco.
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Mission
The First Tee San Francisco is a unique youth development program that uses the sport of golf to teach students LIFE SKILLS. Values inherent to the game of golf: integrity, honesty, self-control and self-reliance are also explored both on course and in a classroom setting. Students learn to apply these values and principles to all aspects of their lives. Our goal is to have each student leave our program with the self-management, goal setting, and conflict resolution skills necessary to compete and contribute in their respective communities. Our students lead both on and off the golf course.
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Program Overview
The First Tee experience consists of two curriculum: one golf focused, the other on life skills and values. Participants progress through the program by showing a proficiency in both golf and life skills.
Students (ages 6-17) attend instructional classes that take place in both a classroom setting and on the golf course. Classes meet weekly Monday through Saturday afterschool in Spring and Fall. In Summer, classes meet twice a week at various times throughout the day.
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The First Tee National Organization
There are currently over 200 First Tee chapters located throughout the United States and abroad. Founded in 1997, The First Tee is a division of the World Golf Foundation.
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