At First Tee – Cleveland, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that they can carry to everything they do. Our trained coaches provide an opportunity to learn and enhance golf skills as well as create a supportive environment to help your child prepare for life ahead.
2025 Program Line-up:
If your child is interested in making friends, learning golf skills and having fun, then we are the program for you! In a safe environment, participants seamlessly learn all about First Tee’s Five Key Commitments. All participants receive a First Tee golf shirt and hat!
Caddie Training Program – Saturdays March 29, April 5 and April 12
Spring, Summer & Fall 2025 Programs:
Spring Session: April 21 – June 2
Summer Session: June 16 – August 2 (no classes June 30 – July 6)
Fall Session: September 2 – October 11
Click the course name to view the 2025 flyers with details for each Program Location!
- Washington Golf Course in Newburgh Heights (main campus) – ages 7-18
- Briardale Greens Golf Course in Euclid – ages 7-13
- Meadowood Golf Course in Westlake – ages 7-18
- Meadowood Summer Golf League in Westlake – ages 9-18
- Meadowood Girls Golf Class in Westlake
- Brentwood Golf Club in Grafton – ages 8-13
TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS: First Tee – Cleveland uses the online registration platform Salesforce. This technology helps us track your child’s progression throughout the First Tee program, allow an easy way to register for classes, and a seamless check out process.
Kids learn skills that stay with them for life:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques
Advancing through the Program
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgment, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.
Age 7-9
- Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
- Build inner strength and self-confidence
- Learn to play golf
- Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf
Age 10-11
- Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
- Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
- Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways
Age 12-13
- Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
- Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
- Support growth and development of early adolescents
Age 14+
- Build character and support personal development
- Develop additional golf skills and abilities
- Look toward their future and plan their own paths
- Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course