First Tee – Athens is a youth development organization teaching young people positive values such as honesty, integrity, confidence and respect while using the game of golf as a tool. First Tee lessons are taught at area learning centers, various golf courses and through in-school programs.
About our Youth Program
We serve kids and teens throughout Athens-Clarke & Oconee County areas without restrictions for residency or socioeconomic status. Our youth program provides life skills and golf training for children ages 7-17.
Each year we conduct three programming sessions; Spring, Summer and Fall. Sessions consist of 6-8 weeks of golf and life skills classes. Registration is held the month prior to the start of each session. Please visit our REGISTER PAGE for more detailed information.
Our Mission & Core Values
The mission of First Tee — Athens is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
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We enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum, we create learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids carry to everything they do.
First Tee – Athens appreciates your interest in our youth development program. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of individuals, foundations and organizations to support our programs. All donations are greatly appreciated as we seek to positively impact area youth. We are Building Game Changers. Contributions are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.
Please contact Rich Alvarez, Executive Director, for information about our donor opportunities. Rich can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Should you wish to donate now, please click below:
