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.
| Event | Dates | Location | Application Opens | Application Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Tee College Scholarship – Class of 2026 | N/A | N/A | January 15 | March 11 |
| First Tee National Championship | June 21-25 | Chapel Hill, NC | January 7 | March 18 |
| First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. | July 18-22 | Minneapolis, MN | January 15 | March 18 |
| PURE Insurance Championship | September 15-20 | Pebble Beach, CA | January 15 | March 18 |
| First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere *Female empowerment event | October 8-12 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | May 13 | July 15 |
| First Tee Innovators Forum | November 15-19 | Amelia Island, FL | May 13 | July 15 |
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].