First Tee South Dakota

10/23/2026

Sioux Falls Fall Programming has been moved to Elmwood GC today! Please check your email for more information

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

⛳💗 GIRLS GOLF IS GROWING, AND WE HAVE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that First Tee – South Dakota has been selected as a 2026 LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Grant recipient! 💕
This grant recognizes Girls Golf programs that are doing incredible work to inspire, empower, and grow the game for girls!
At First Tee – South Dakota, we believe every girl deserves the opportunity to discover her confidence, build friendships, develop leadership skills, and HAVE FUN through the game of golf! ⛳
A HUGE thank you to the LPGA Foundation and USGA for believing in our mission and helping us create even more opportunities for girls across South Dakota!

Here's to more girls, more golf, more giggles, and the next generation of confident young women! 💪💕

10/16/2026

🎓⛳ BIG NEWS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!

MORE THAN A SCORECARD… INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF GAME CHANGERS! 💚

First Tee – South Dakota is thrilled to announce our 2027 Scholarship Opportunities, including an exciting NEW partnership with

🌟 NEW FOR 2027 – TWO $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS! 🌟

In memory of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, we are proud to introduce the Sanford International | Denny Sanford Scholarship!

Thanks to our partnership with Sanford International, we will award:

🏆 $5,000 to a graduating senior from the Sioux Falls area.
🏆 $5,000 to a graduating senior from South Dakota.

These scholarships celebrate MORE than great golfers! We're looking for young people who demonstrate strong academics, leadership, volunteerism, community involvement, and CHARACTER!

Because golf isn't just about the score you shoot — it's about the person you become! 💚

🎓 AND THERE'S MORE!

Continuing our longstanding partnership with the South Dakota Golf Association Junior Golf Foundation, we will once again award multiple $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing postsecondary education!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2027

👉 APPLY HERE: https://firstteesouthdakota.org/scholarships/

A HUGE thank you to for helping us invest in South Dakota's future — The future is bright, and we can't wait to see where these young game changers go! 💚⛳

SDGA Scholarship | Sanford International | Denny Sanford Scholarship | Dean Shortridge Scholarship SDGA Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship & Sanford International | Denny Sanford Scholarship SDGA Junior Golf Foundation Scholarships: Continuing our long-standing commitment to supporting South Dakota....

10/16/2026

🚨 ATTENTION FIRST TEE – SOUTH DAKOTA FALL PROGRAM FAMILIES! 🚨

🥶 BRRRR… Mother Nature has decided to remind us that winter is just around the corner!

Due to the chilly temperatures, TODAY'S classes have been MOVED from Kuehn Park to our First Tee Learning Center at Elmwood Golf Course! ⛳🏠

Same great fun, just a whole lot WARMER! 🔥 We can't wait to see you soon! 😊⛳

10/15/2026

Sometimes it's the little things that make a BIG difference!

This summer, Gene Fiamma took on the incredible Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, riding over 11,000 miles while raising funds and awareness for First Tee – South Dakota and our programs serving kids on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Thanks to Gene and the generosity of those who supported his journey, we're already putting those dollars to work! Our first purchase? GOLF TEES! ⛳️

Yep, golf tees! Something so simple, yet an essential piece of equipment for our young golfers. And these aren't just any tees — they're personalized for First Tee – South Dakota at Pine Ridge!

We LOVE seeing the excitement as these little things make their way into the hands of our kids.

Gene, thank you for going the 11,000+ miles for our kids! Your journey is making a difference, one golf tee, one golf swing, and one young life at a time! ❤️

10/14/2026

What an amazing afternoon with our First Tee-South Dakota junior golfers! From marshmallow drives and pumpkin hazards to candy corn obstacles, our Fast 5 team scramble was packed with fall fun. We finished the day with crafts and treats at the Learning Center, making for the perfect autumn celebration! 🍂⛳

A massive thank you to our amazing participants and rockstar coaches who made this event such a huge success.

📸 Swipe through to check out some of our favorite moments from yesterday!

10/11/2026

And that’s a wrap!!! 10 hours straight of playing golf and raising funds for First Tee - South Dakota!!!
Thank you all!!!

10/11/2026

4:50!!! 6 holes to go for these 4!!!

10/11/2026

40+++holes down at Brookings Country Club