First Tee – Silicon Valley

First Tee – Silicon Valley offers a Course Program with classes open to all youth in grades 2-12. The classes are organized by grade groups and include an 8-week set of classes with one class a week, with practice class and Course class options open to all skill levels. Equipment is provided, and financial aid is available.

Programs

• Course Program — Open to all youth 2nd grade & up; grade groups 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 · 8-week set of classes; one class a week; same day, same time; classes offered in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Gilroy · Choose one class a week. Classes are organized by grade groups. Practice class and Course class are both open to all skill levels. Equipment provided. Financial aid is available.
• School Program — In-school and after-school program.
• Opportunities — Local, regional, and national experiences, events, and recognition.
• Ace Classes — 14-17 years old · 4 separate 8-week classes offered by season: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer · A series of 4 eight-week classes focused on self-exploration, education and career plans, leadership, community investment, goals, and real-world assets.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• Current session: 2026 Fall (Sep 8–Oct 31, 2026)
• General schedule: Course Program: 8-week set of classes; one class a week; same day, same time. San Jose, Palo Alto, and Gilroy. 2026 Summer, Fall, and Winter seasons are listed. Ace Classes are 4 separate 8-week classes offered in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

About the provider

First Tee – Silicon Valley develops youth through golf with locations in San Jose, Palo Alto, and Gilroy. It states that it enables kids and teens in grades 2 to 12 to build character, self-confidence, and resilience through golf and a life skills curriculum.

Last updated September 17, 2026.