Programs & Instruction

The First Tee’s mission is to introduce young people to the game of golf & the life lessons it teaches. Through the Life Skills Experience, participants learn amongst other skills the importance of self-management, interpersonal communication, goal-setting, mentoring and effective conflict resolution.

The First Tee Life Skills Experience is a progressive educational program which includes the following program levels: PLAYER, PAR, BIRDIE, EAGLE and ACE Levels.

Through professional instruction participants can develop their golf skills and acquire a lifelong love for the game. The First Tee Life Skills Experience is taught nationwide in various venues (See Affiliated Venues) and run concurrently with the school year. The program is supplemented by Coaching Camps, competitive events and visits to other programming venues.

Modular Units

Each program level consists of a "core" lesson that all participants must be exposed to. The core lessons are suitable for delivery to any age group. In addition, each module includes optional activities. Some give participants additional practice in the core life skills; some are designed for participants 12 and older; others deal with the application of life skills to non-golf situations at home or school. Their understanding of the core lesson is enhanced through role-plays, golf-related activites, and workbook exercises.

Each program level also consists of a
Certification Process. Students must successfully complete the certification process in order to move to the next program level.

As part of the certification process, participants must demonstrate that they understand and can apply the core life skills by answering written questions and performing skills for an instructor. When they meet certification requirments, they progress to the next level.

See "
The First Tee Life Skills Experience" for more specific information on program levels.

Registration Fee

€15 per student per program block payable prior to program commencement. Programs are usually delivered in blocks of 8 x 1hr lessons. Participant's ability to pay is assessed on a sliding scale on an individual basis. No student will be refused participation due to financial factors.

Home Office Highlights

Life Skills Experience™

Developed with the help of academic experts and delivered by trained coaches, the program helps young people learn life skills and core values through the sport of golf. Find out why it’s different that other programs.
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Golf in Schools

The First Tee National School Program introduces the game of golf and The First Tee Nine Core Values and Nine Healthy Habits to elementary students during physical education classes.
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A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.
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