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FIRST TEE CERTIFICATION LESSONS

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Ages 7-17
$99 (includes tax)

 

The National Youth Golf Center uses The First Tee curriculum in the majority of golf lessons taught at the facility. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation dedicated to providing young people of all back-grounds an opportunity to develop through golf and character education. Emphasis is placed on life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship.

 

Throughout the classes students will be assessed and upon passing those assessments, will receive their First Tee certification. The First Tee certification give juniors an extra discount on green fees and range balls at National Youth Golf Center and other affiliate locations. Participants receive written material and prizes!

Five Learning Levels

  • »  Rookie Level Classes - all students must begin at this level. Rookie is the basic beginning level. Ages 7+
  • »  Par Level Classes - Focus is on the basics of golf: putting, chipping, pitching, irons, and woods. Recommended age 9 and over
  • »  Birdie Level Classes - intermediate concepts such as round management, rules, etiquette, and scoring techniques. Recommended age 10 and over
  • »  Eagle Level Classes - advanced concepts such as improved shot accuracy, course strategy, advanced practice techniques, and self-correction. Recommended age 11 and over
  • »  Ace Level Classes - students must APPLY for acceptance into this level. Four intense projects are required: evaluation of the student’s golf game, possible career choices, college and university options, and mentoring/volunteering. Recommended for students 14-17 yrs old enrolled(ing) in high school

Each Level Features

  • »  Range balls
  • »  Clubs for those not having their own
  • »  Six 9-hole rounds at Victory Links Championship Course
  • »  All classes designed PGA Member Scott Roth, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TOP 50 KIDS TEACHER 2005 & 2006
  • »  Golf scholarships/discounts available for those who qualify

 

Note: Students must pass the previous level in order to advance to the next level.

2010 Dates and Times

 

2010 The First Tee - ROOKIE
Class Day Date Time Max
1R Saturday April 24 May 1,8,15 FULL 9:00-11:00am 12
2R M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 FULL 9:00-10:30am 12
2.5R M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 10:45am-12:15pm 12
3R M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 5:30-7:00pm 12
4R Saturday July 10,17,24,31 9:00-11:15am 12
5R M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 9:00-10:30am 12
6R M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 5:30-7:00pm 12
7R M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 9:00-10:30am 12
8R M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 5:30-7:00pm 12
9R Saturday Sept 11,18,25  Oct 2 9:00-11:15am 12

 

 

2010 The First Tee - PAR
Class Day Date Time Max
1P Saturday April 24 May 1,8,15 9:00-11:00am 12
2P M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 9:00-10:30am 12
3P M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 5:30-7:00pm 12
4P Saturday July 10,17,24,31 9:00-11:15am 12
5P M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 9:00-10:30am 12
6P M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 5:30-7:00pm 12
7P M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 9:00-10:30am 12
8P M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 5:30-7:00pm 12
9P Saturday Sept 11,18,25  Oct 2 9:00-11:15am 12

 

 

2010 The First Tee - BIRDIE
Class Day Date Time Max
1B M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 10:45am-12:15pm 12
2B M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 5:30-7:00pm 12
3B Saturday July 10,17,24,31 9:00-11:15am 12
4B M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 10:45am-12:15pm 12
5B M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 5:30-7:00pm 12
6B M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 10:45am-12:15pm 12
7B M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 5:30-7:00pm 12
8B Saturday Sept 11,18,25  Oct 2 9:00-11:15am 12

 

 

2010 The First Tee - EAGLE
Class Day Date Time Max
1E M,T,W June 14,15,16,21,22,23 12:30-2:30pm 6
2E M,T,W July 12,13,14,19,20,21 12:30-2:30pm 6
3E Saturday July 10,17,24,31 9:00am-12:00pm 6
4E M,T,W August 9,10,11,16,17,18 12:30-2:30pm 6