First Tee – Greater Chicago

First Tee – Greater Chicago is a youth development golf program where kids learn and play the game of golf. The program integrates golf with a life skills curriculum that focuses on character-building through the sport.

First Tee – Greater Chicago follows the mission of First Tee, a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. The program integrates golf with a life skills curriculum to create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. It places a special focus on the Five Key Commitments and includes life lessons such as pursuing goals, growing through challenges, and building positive self-identity. The program states that no child is turned away due to financial barriers. It serves thousands of Chicago-area youth each year and describes golf as a platform to shape character, strengthen communities, and open doors to new opportunities, while fostering confidence, resilience, and leadership in youth across Chicagoland.

Last updated May 5, 2026.