First Tee - Central Mississippi Mission:
To impact the lives of young people in Mississippi by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. First Tee - Central Mississippi Vision
To teach the First Tee Nine Core Values; providing the vehicle through which kids can accomplish their dreams, thrive socially, excel academically and athletically, and become productive members of society with integrity, strong family values and commitment to community. About First Tee - Central Mississippi
The First Tee - Central Mississippi was established on March 30th, 2017 by the Life Enhancement and Achievement Program (LEAP, Inc.). It is a locally owned and operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #47-2832072. The First Tee - Central Mississippi currently has a partnership with seven eight golf courses: LeFleur’s Bluff Golf Course, Patrick Farms Golf Club, Deerfield Golf Club, Country Club of Canton, Bay Pointe Golf Course,The Refuge Golf Course, Grove Park Golf Course, and Pete Brown Golf Facility. We plan to partner with other local golf courses in the future. Through in-school and after-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf. No student or group will be turned away based on their inability to pay. The First Tee of Central Mississippi welcomes all participants, including at-risk youth, economically disadvantaged, and youth with disabilities.
