First Tee - Minnesota

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Austin Smotherman on his win at the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort! 🏆

Austin is a First Tee – Sacramento alum and First Tee Ambassador. This summer, at the 3M Open, he met with Game Changers Academy participants and First Tee – Minnesota kids, sharing his experience, skills, and love of the game. (pictured here🏌)

We’re thrilled to celebrate Austin and all he continues to give back to the next generation!

09/30/2026

Support First Tee – Minnesota and score some great items! Bid in our silent auction for a chance to win:
- Golf at premier Minnesota courses
- Golf gear, including an Evans Golf bag!
- Minnesota Wild hockey suite
- And more!

Every bid supports youth across Minnesota through financial aid, expanded school programs, and new and growing First Tee locations throughout the state.
Click the link below to start bidding!

Your support of the 2026 First Tee Fall Golf Classic Silent Auction enables us to reach more kids and teens who will benefit from the life skills we teach through golf!

09/27/2026

A big thank you to the Minnesota Vikings for supporting First Tee – Minnesota as our Birdie Sponsor and investing in the next generation! 💜

Your partnership helps make it possible for kids and teens across Minnesota to experience the game of golf while developing valuable life skills like confidence, respect, responsibility, and perseverance. With your support, more young people can access programming and opportunities that help them grow both on and off the course.

09/27/2026

Thank you to UnitedHealth Group for supporting First Tee – Minnesota as a Birdie Sponsor!

Your generosity helps create welcoming spaces where kids and teens can learn, grow, and discover new life skills through golf. From building meaningful connections and developing confidence, to gaining life lessons they can carry into school, friendships, and beyond, your support helps young people thrive.

09/27/2026

Thank you to Evans Golf Company for supporting First Tee as an Eagle Sponsor for our 2026 Fall Golf Classic!

Being a sponsor means investing in kids across Minnesota. Our goal is to reach even more youth through new locations, more access to equipment and lessons, and connections with community and school organizations.

Thank you Evans Golf Company for helping us achieve our mission of teaching valuable life lessons through the game of golf.

09/27/2026

Thank you to Ovative, our 2026 First Tee – Minnesota Fall Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor!

Your support goes far beyond the course. Because of your partnership, kids and teens across Minnesota have greater access to the life lessons learned through golf through expanded financial aid, programming, and more.

We’re grateful for your commitment to helping young people build confidence, character, and skills that last a lifetime.

09/23/2026

Grab your clubs, gather your foursome and join us before the snow flies! ❄⛳The 3rd Annual Winter’s Coming Golf Tournament on October 14th is your chance to play one last round of golf —for a great cause. Register for this fantastic fall tournament at Baker National via the link below.

Lunch, prizes and carts included. All proceeds benefit First Tee, helping us reach more youth throughout Minnesota through our golf and life skills program.

Join us at 2026 Winter's Coming Tournament

09/21/2026

A few photos from the Kids Zone at the Gopher Invitational! Thanks to everyone who came out, and to Minnesota Men's Golf Minnesota Golf Association 2nd Swing Golf for making this fun event possible. 💚🏌️

09/14/2026

A big thank you to Avis Wheeler for hosting these interviews! 🎤

Such a fun morning at the Be The Change MN Youth Tournament! Over 40 young golfers from across the Twin Cities came together at Theodore Wirth for a great day of golf and community. 👏⛳️

09/11/2026

Wrapping up summer LPGA classes with a special parent-child play date at Highland! 🏌️‍♀️

A big thank you to all the parents and guardians who supported and played alongside their girls, and to Lorenzos for donating a pizza party! 🍕