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Welcome to The First Tee of Greater Chicago

What We Do:

The First Tee provides young people with character-building and life skills lessons using golf as the platform. Through The First Tee, young people discover how skills essential to success on a golf course can also help them flourish in life.

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Nine Core Values^TM Honesty

Nine Core Values^TM Integrity

Nine Core Values^TM Sportsmanship

Nine Core Values^TM Respect

Nine Core Values^TM Confidence

Nine Core Values^TM Responsibility

Nine Core Values^TM Perseverance

Nine Core Values^TM Courtesy

Nine Core Values^TM Judgment

What’s new at The First Tee of Greater Chicago

Luke Donald's 5th Annual Taste of The First Tee

Luke Donald's 5th Annual Taste of The First Tee is right around the corner! Luke's special guest this year is PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem. This year's event takes place at North Shore CC, site of the SR. Tour's Encompass Championship. To get all the exciting details including ticket and sponsorship opportunities, click below.

Mike Nowak to participate in 100 Hole Hike for TFTGC

Mike Nowak will be participating in the Hundred Hole Hike next Monday, June 17th at Flossmoor Country Club, to fundraise for The First Tee of Greater Chicago. The Hundred Hole Hike is a national-network of golf marathons where participants plan to walk 100 or more holes of golf in one day in order to raise money for various worthwhile charitable causes.

PwC Financial Literacy Summit

The First Tee of Greater Chicago is excited to share a new and fabulous opportunity in our Chapter Leadership Series. We have received a generous grant from the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Foundation to introduce financial education in a fun and engaging way!

Auntie Anne’s Leaders & Entrepreneurs Forum

The First Tee is partnering with Auntie Anne’s to create an exciting event that will combine leadership and entrepreneurship from Auntie Anne’s with The First Tee Life Skills Curriculum.

Volunteer for the 2013 Encompass Championship

We're looking for volunteers for the 2013 Encompass Championship hosted at North Shore Country Club! Don't miss an opportunity to be alongside some of the biggest names on the Champions Tour, while donating your time and efforts to this inaugural tournament. Click below for more information on how to sign up today!

2013 Summer Registration is here!

Registration for 2013 The First Tee of Greater Chicago Summer classes at Chicago Park District, Foss Park, and Glenwoodie is now available! To sign up for classes, click the "REGISTER" button near the top of the page. To view all of our opportunities and our four Program Locations, click below.

Chapter News

The First Tee of Greater Chicago Golf Academy » The First Tee of Greater Chicago Recycling Program » "Kasserian Ingera" Scholarship »

Home Office News

The First Tee Participants Recognized by RBS, Awarded Scholarships » Helping Students Link Golf Skills with Life Lessons in Birmingham Schools » THE PLAYERS 2013 to Highlight The First Tee »

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A Program that Works

Research Validates

In a past independent research study of The First Tee, 73% of young people at participating chapters reported high confidence in their ability to do well academically and 52% credited the program fort their ability to appreciate diversity.

Our Impact

The First Tee believes young people in our community are our future leaders. Our programs impact youth and expose them to core values like respect, integrity and perseverance.

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How We Help

One-third of young people say they lack adult role models. The First Tee provides quality youth programs that include adult mentors and safe places.

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