About Us

"The First Tee gives you a lot of opportunities... to travel... to learn how to play golf... different ways to better yourself in life.  It's not just about golf.  It's about bettering your way of life."

Our vision is to provide young people of all backgrounds, an opportunity to develop, through golf and character-education, a core set of life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and perseverance.

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Recently, Dallas Morning News came out to talk to TFTD's own Tan family to learn about the impact TFTD has had on their lives.

Reprinted from Dallas Morning News.

Q: Who can join The First Tee of Dallas?
A: Anyone age 7 – 17.

Q: What is the cost?
A: $40 per 4-6 week season. Yes, $40 covers everything the child will need for the entire season. One of The First Tee of Dallas’ objectives is to make the game affordable and accessible to all. If your family is unable to afford the $40 program fee, The First Tee is able to provide full ($40) or partial ($20) need-based financial assistance.

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TFTD's own Hannah Jiao spent her summer hopping from place to place enjoying the national opportunities The First Tee has to offer! Click "Read More" to read about her adventures.

The First Tee of Greater Dallas is seeking a driven and dynamic Program Manager to lead its city-wide youth development programs with a focus on either Dallas or Collin County.  The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing, teaching, and managing programs that use the game of golf as a tool to teach young people valuable life skills and core values such as goal-setting and integrity.  Click the "Read More" link below to learn more and apply.

This video gives a glimpse into The First Tee of Dallas.

You will meet some of our success stories.....
And hear about what The First Tee means to them.

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Narrated by: Amber Hardeman

Learn about the history of The First Tee, the evolution of the program, university results, and amazing national opportunities for teenage TFT participants ages 13-18. National opportunities include the National Life Skills and Leadership Academies, the Future Leaders Forum at Walt Disney World Resort, The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, and The First Tee Scholars Program.

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