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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 ValuesTM Honesty
Nine Core ValuesTM Integrity
Nine Core ValuesTM Sportsmanship
Nine Core ValuesTM Respect
Nine Core ValuesTM Confidence
Nine Core ValuesTM Responsibility
Nine Core ValuesTM Perseverance
Nine Core ValuesTM Courtesy
Nine Core ValuesTM 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.
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Mike Roy selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy

Mike Roy, a participant within The First Tee of Greater Chicago, has been selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy in San Diego, Calif. July 24-30. Roy will join more than 90 participants of The First Tee, ages 13-17, to participate in this national event.
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The First Tee of Greater Chicago Recycling Program

The Illinois PGA Foundation and The First Tee of Greater Chicago are teaming up with United Scrap Metal on a pilot program to recycle 10,000 old golf clubs in 2013 while providing new clubs to First Tee kids.
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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!
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The First Tee of Greater Chicago Golf Academy

We are pleased to announce The First Tee Greater Chicago Golf Academy. This inaugural golf camp will be conducted in partnership with the Indiana Golf Foundation at the Gongaware Junior Golf Academy located in Franklin, Indiana. Taking place the week of July 7 – 10th, the camp will host up to 24 attendees and will be a wonderful opportunity for our chapter participants who have a desire to focus on further developing their golf skills and playing knowledge.
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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.
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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.

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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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