Why Golf?

First Tee believes that golf is a perfect practice ground for learning skills that go far beyond the fairways. At all age levels, players have the opportunity to play, learn, and appreciate the game of golf and how it relates to life, as they focus on the key commitments to becoming a GameChanger: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgment.

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First Tee – Oregon Golf Programs

First Tee – Oregon provides junior golf programs year-round for youth ages 5-18. Age-based classes are our core programming, running in 8-week sessions held in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Classes happen at various sites throughout Portland and Eugene to accommodate golfers from across the region. Click the links below to learn more!

View 2025 Winter Class Schedule | Learn More About Classes | Discover Facility Partners | FAQs

We offer a variety of other programs, all with the same intention of empowering youth through the game of golf. These programs are hosted primarily at The Children’s Course and held at different times of the year (varies by program). To learn more about each program and upcoming schedules, click the links below! 

Camps | LPGA*USGA Girls Golf | Campbell Caddie Academy | THRIVE Mentor Program | PGA Jr League

First Tee Program Overview

At First Tee – Oregon, 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.

Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:

    • Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques

    • 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 First Tee Program
The First Tee Program is offered for the following age groups:
  • Age 5-6: Coaches deliver lessons that are fun, interactive and meaningful. Kids will get hands-on exposure to golf and life skills alongside their peers.
  • Age 7-9: Coaches deliver lessons that introduce and engage participants with both golf and life skills. Kids get active and play golf with their peers.
  • Age 10-11: Coaches deliver lessons that support the exploration of both character and golf skills in active and collaborative ways.
  • Age 12-13: Coaches deliver lessons that empower participants to explore both golf skills and character commitments through opportunities for mastery and growth.
  • Age 14+: Coaches deliver lessons that help participants elaborate on their understanding and place a greater emphasis on their personal development.
  • Ace: A capstone program for high school teens that integrates the skills and inner strengths they’ve developed at First Tee and points them toward exploring, investing in, and building a clear plan and assets for their next step.
Breaking Down Barriers – Financial Aid
We want to make it possible for every kid and teen to experience the life lessons learned through the game of golf. Financial assistance, either partial or full, is always available and is requested when registering. We encourage all experience levels and skillsets, and equipment is always provided if needed!
How to Participate – Registration

Registration is easy and takes no more than 5 minutes! Simply click the “Register My Child” in the top right corner of our website to get started.

Browse our total catalog of program offerings or use the filters on the left hand side to quickly find what you’re looking for. After deciding on a program, you can sign up or be added to our waitlist (when applicable).

The parent portal will prompt you to create an account if you’ve never done so. If you’re a returning user, you’ll be led to verify your account information and proceed with financial aid requests or payment.

Coaches and Staff – Who We Are

Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.

Interested in becoming a Coach? Fill out an inquiry form today!

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