First Tee - Greater Washington, DC

First Tee – Greater Washington, DC offers junior golf programs where kids and teens play and learn the game of golf. The program uses golf-based personal growth programs, and kids and teens are learning life lessons and leadership skills through the game of golf. Programs have a positive impact on participants, their families and their communities.

• Ages: 5–18 years old

First Tee – Greater Washington, DC is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, the program creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. The organization describes its approach as Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens through golf. First Tee – Greater Washington, DC celebrates its 25th anniversary. Military veterans volunteer at First Tee. SafeSport strengthens the organization’s commitment to youth. First Tee recognizes 2025 Ace recipients. Dolly Davis is part of the leadership team, and for equipment donations families can contact Dolly Davis at the listed email address.

Last updated January 5, 2026.