At The First Tee of Pittsburgh, we use golf to teach youth life lessons and leadership skills. Our junior golf lessons are fun, group settings for youth up to 18. No previous experience necessary. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, our program helps youth become good golfers and even better people.
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WHAT MAKES THE FIRST TEE UNIQUE?
Why should you consider The First Tee of Pittsburgh for your child? We aren’t your typical junior golf program. Find out what a few of our parents say about introducing golf to their children.
WE TEACH LIFE LESSONS, NOT JUST THE GAME.
Values like sportsmanship, confidence and perseverance — these are traits you expect youth to acquire through sports. At The First Tee of Pittsburgh, our priority is to include these values and character education into each lesson. We use golf as the platform to help youth learn our Nine Core Values. Students learn about honesty by keeping track of their own score and respect by beginning each game or round of golf with a handshake.
WE ARE AFFORDABLE.
Playing youth sports has a reputation for creating costs for parents. At The First Tee of Pittsburgh, we make it easy. Kids and teens can “come as you are” — no special equipment necessary. We also will not turn a child away due to an inability to pay.
WE PROVIDE TRAINED COACHES WHO CARE.
The First Tee of Pittsburgh coaches are trained to create positive relationships. Coaches inspire youth to look to their future, set goals and discover their individual potential – on and off the golf course. Our program requires all coaches receive ongoing training through our Coach Program. Many participants rely on coaches as their mentors.
OUR PROGRAMS ARE TEAM-ORIENTED AND SOCIAL.
Golf doesn’t have to be a solitary, individual sport. Interpersonal skills and sportsmanship are vital to our program. Youth participate as a class where they meet others from all walks of life. In fact, many participants find lifelong friends through our program and have a better appreciation of diversity.
WE MAKE GOLF FUN!
Don’t worry—we don’t start with an 18-hole round of golf on the first day! Coaches make golf fun for kids and teens with golf games and activities. Youth build their golf skills overtime and can work up to full rounds of golf as they grow into the game.
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The First Tee of Pittsburgh coaches are trained to create positive relationships. Coaches inspire youth to look to their future, set goals and discover their individual potential – on and off the golf course. Our program requires all coaches receive ongoing training through our Coach Program. Many participants rely on coaches as their mentors.
