First Tee – Greater Chicago

First Tee – Greater Chicago offers junior golf programs that combine golf with a life skills curriculum. The program is part of a youth development organization that focuses on Five Key Commitments and runs multiple flagship facilities.

First Tee – Greater Chicago is in its 25th Anniversary Year. According to its mission statement, the organization integrates the game of golf with a life skills curriculum to create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience. The mission statement also says the programs build character for thousands of Chicago-area youth each year and focus on Five Key Commitments, including pursuing goals, growing through challenges, and building positive self-identity. The mission statement states that the programs provide access to golf while fostering confidence, resilience, and leadership in youth across Chicagoland, and that no child is turned away due to financial barriers. The organization’s stated belief is that golf is more than just a game and can be a platform to shape character, strengthen communities, and open doors to new opportunities. The community involvement description repeats that integrating golf with a life skills curriculum builds character for thousands of Chicago-area youth each year and that the programs foster confidence, resilience, and leadership while strengthening communities and opening doors to new opportunities.

Last updated April 18, 2026.