About Us

The First Tee of 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.

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 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 and after school in Spring and Fall. Summer classes meet twice a week at various times throughout the day.

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.