First Tee – Minnesota

First Tee – Minnesota offers Core Programs for ages 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14+, along with Teen Opportunities for ages 14+ and Ace for high school teens. It also offers National Events, Scholars, Join the Network, Events, Chaperones for age 18 and older, the First Tee School Program for elementary and middle schools, and the First Tee Community Program.

Programs

• Core Programs — Age 7-9; Age 10-11; Age 12-13; Age 14+
• Teen Opportunities — Age 14+ · Supports personal development and teaches teens to look toward their future and plan their own paths.
• Ace — high school teens · A capstone program for high school teens that points them toward exploring, investing in, and building a clear plan for their next step.
• National Events — A series of events for participants to meet new people, play some golf, and achieve greatness.
• Scholars — First Tee College Scholarship Program providing further support, life skill development, and mentorship of alumni through their journey.
• Join the Network — The First Tee Alumni Network aims to foster life-long learning by supporting personal and professional journeys after First Tee programming.
• Events — Alumni access to events that foster networking and professional development.
• Chaperones — age 18 years and older · Opportunity for First Tee alumni to serve as chaperones at several national First Tee participant opportunities.
• First Tee School Program — elementary and middle schools · Integrates the game of golf into PE classes; provides training, equipment, lesson plans, and an online community for teachers and youth leaders.
• First Tee Community Program — Brings game changing curriculum into local youth serving organizations.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old

About the provider

First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. The program builds life and leadership skills and encourages participation in leadership opportunities and events, community involvement, and college scholarships. It is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and individuals.

Committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and individuals.

What families say

“Because of First Tee I have been given opportunities that have molded me into a successful leader and role model. I am inspired to make an impact on this world that is far greater than what the world expects of me.” — Luke Boldt, Alumnus

Last updated October 18, 2026.