First Tee - Upstate South Carolina

08/20/2026

Fall is almost here! ⛳

Registration is officially open for our Fall Programming season, kicking off the week of September 14th. Classes run Monday–Thursday across the Upstate at Greer Golf (including a girls-only class and homeschool class!), Top Golf, Links at Woodfin Ridge, and The Preserve at Verde. Spots are filling up fast⭐️

Don’t wait to sign up. Link in bio to register your junior golfer today.

08/19/2026

Last month, First Tee hosted the 2026 First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. in Minneapolis. It was truly an unforgettable week, as the participants grew their self-confidence and left the event with a sense of belonging. Our very own Julia Conroy was one of the 72 participants selected to attend the event.

"I went in nervous about meeting new people, and I came out of this experience with new best friends. This has truly reframed my outlook on golf and how I speak to myself as an athlete."
Julia Conroy, First Tee — Upstate South First Tee - Upstate South Carolina

First Tee Game Changers Academy is a transformative five-day learni...

08/13/2026

We are just three weeks away from Our Summer Golf Trip Raffle Drawing to Hilton Head Island! Get your tickets now for this amazing trip for four golfers for three nights at The Heritage House, rounds for four at Harbour Town Golf Links, Atlantic Dunes and Heron Point and a $400 gift card to be used at The Sea Pines Resort!

Get your tickets now by clicking on the link below!

https://firstteeupstate.org/2026summergolftrip

08/11/2026

Back to school and stuck in the car line?!? Brutal! But guess what you can turn the frown upside down and register your kid for our First Tee Fall Programming now!

08/10/2026

Thank you Greenville County Golf Association for having us out to the first round of the Greenville County Amateur this past weekend! We had a great time with our Hit the Green Challenge and talking about our

08/05/2026

💚Why First Tee Wednesday💚

This week, hear from our Events & Development Associate, Lauren Haas, about why she is involved with First Tee. For Lauren, it’s all about recognizing that golf is much more than a game. It’s an opportunity to teach integrity, confidence, and respect!

What’s your “why” ? ⛳️

08/04/2026

That’s a wrap on STEMLinks 2026!

Thank you to all of our amazing participants who came out to learn with us this week!
Another huge thank you to all those who worked with us and our students. We truly couldn’t do it without your partnership!

Day 1 - Beau Welling Design
Day 2 - Kawonu Golf Club
Day 3 - PGA TOUR Superstore
Day 4 - THE CLUB AT BROOKSTONE
Day 5 - Greer Golf

08/03/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating our First Tee graduates, Julia and Spencer, at 3's Greenville - Golf and Grill ! 🎉⛳

We know they are headed for great things, and we’re grateful to have been a part of their journey. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish as they continue to Be and Build Game Changers!

Congratulations, Julia and Spencer! Your First Tee family is cheering you on every step of the way.

07/31/2026

That’s a wrap on STEMLinks 2026! ⛳️
Thank you to Greer Golf for letting us come out to the range today and learn so much!