Participant Opportunities

First Tee doesn’t just get kids on the course, it offers them exciting opportunities for growth. With the help of our corporate partners, First Tee hosts a series of events for our participants, allowing them to meet new people, play some golf,  and achieve greatness. Descriptions and selected individuals are listed in the dropdown boxes below.

Click on each event to view details and requirements. Ask your First Tee Coach, or reach out to our Program Director, Billy Gibbs ([email protected]) about applying for any of the following opportunities.

EventDatesLocationApplication OpensApplication DueParticipant Announcement
First Tee College Scholarship – Class of 2025N/AN/AJanuary 15March 19TBD
First Tee National ChampionshipJune 22-26South Bend, INJanuary 15March 19April 29
First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.July 8-12Minneapolis, MNJanuary 15March 19May 13
PURE Insurance ChampionshipSeptember 16-21Pebble Beach, CAJanuary 15March 19June 27
First Tee Innovators ForumOctober 2-5Ponte Vedra Beach, FLMay 14July 16August 20
First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere
*Female empowerment event
November 6-10Ponte Vedra Beach, FLMay 14July 16September 10

How Can Teens Take the Next Step?

These opportunities are only available to youth involved in chapters of First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please reach out to your Lead Coach and or our Program Director, Billy Gibbs at [email protected].