Through our core programming, The Life Skills Experience, The First Tee of Greater Richmond provides youth with golf skills and life skills through weekly instruction. Our coaches are trained in The First Tee teaching methods which include inquiry-based instruction, open-ended questioning, and reflection. Junior golfers progress through seven skills levels based on attainment of both golf skills a
s well life skills. Participants enjoy low student to coach ratios, free practice balls, opportunities for supplemental play, leagues, tournaments and more. The Life Skills Experience has three seasons (Spring, Summer and Fall) each lasting between eight and ten weeks. The oldest participants at the highest skills level meet year round. During the summer season, The First Tee of Greater Richmond offers a variety of programs suited to a variety of schedules from week-long camps to weekly instruction in addition to leagues, championships and tournaments. In the off season, The First Tee of Greater Richmond endeavors to keep participants close and connected to the organization and their peers through movie nights, hands-on seminars focused on healthy habits and wellness, group outings and chapter socials. The First Tee of Greater Richmond is proud of its relationship with ten Chesterfield County public schools, 23 Richmond city public schools, three in Henrico County Public Schools, and two independent schools. At these 38 schools, students in grades K through 5 are receiving life skills and golf skills through the National Schools Program. The First Tee National Schools Program is a school-based program in which elementary students are instructed in core values, healthy habits and golf skills by their own physical education teachers trained by The First Tee. As a participant at The First Tee of Greater Richmond, junior golfers have countless opportunities to showcase their golf skills and good character, some requiring an application process while others are open to all. These opportunities include The First Tee Academies, The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, Future Leaders Forum, The Scholars Program, and much more. At The First Tee of Greater Richmond, we are committed to providing children with the skills, opportunities, environment and support necessary to become successful, contributing members of our community.
