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Join The First Tee and learn
more than a game…

Spring II Weekend and Weeknight Programs
began Saturday, April 13th!

Click the "Read More" link below for more info and registration information!

REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED!!

2013 Summer Programs begin in mid-June!
Complete schedule and registration details will be released in the coming weeks.

Check back then or join our email list for automatic program and schedule updates.

Every Month, TFTD will conduct a FREE Parent - Child Clinic!

Please check back each month to find out when and where our next clinic will be
- or -
Join our mailing list!

Click "Read More" for a small FAQ on our Parent-Child Clinics...

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.

There are 4 different levels of participation within The First Tee!

PLAYer - Anyone beginning TFT programming (regardless of past experience with golf). Earliest age at TFTD is 7.
Par - Advanced Beginner. Has attended at least 10 classes of TFTD programming and passed PLAYer Certification.
Birdie - Intermediate. Has passed Par Certification.
Eagle - Advanced Intermediate. Has passed Birdie Certification.

Through The First Tee, there are different levels such as PLAYer, Par, Birdie, Eagle, Ace. How do I go from PLAYer to Par? How do I go from Par to Birdie? This brochure explains the certification process.

 Click "Read More" to download our certification brochure.

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.

To view the video, click the "LEARN MORE" link below.



Narrated by: Amber Hardeman

Take a look at our first-of-its-kind TFTD programming at a private country club!

Every Monday, Irving-area young people from the YMCA and B.I.G.D.O.G.S. are being introduced to core values and life lessons provided through The First Tee.

To learn more and view the video, click the "LEARN MORE" link below.



Special thanks to Shawn Hadd, Helen Peck, Hackberry CC, and the countless volunteers dedicated to making the program at Hackberry a success for the young people of Irving.

Click the "LEARN MORE" link below and download our Program Handbook to learn about the weekly programs of The First Tee of Dallas and the benefits of membership.

Through The First Tee Golf and Life Skills Experience^TM, a curriculum for teaching character education through specific life skills, young people around the world discover how the skills essential to success on a golf course can help them flourish in life.

It's FREE - Join The First Tee of Dallas GHIN Club where you can establish an official USGA Handicap and utilize the myStats feature to track and improve your game.  Try it today!  http://thefirstteedallas.ghinclub.com/  (1. Click "Become a member". 2. Complete and submit the form. 3. Check your email for approval.)

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.

CLICK HERE to download the Parent's Guide.

Please click here to give us your anonymous comments and feedback on all things The First Tee.  We will use your comments to continually improve the organization and program for the young people and families of Greater Dallas!  Provide your personal info if you would like to be contacted.