USGA Awards Grant to First Tee — West Michigan for Local Youth Development Programs USGA grant is part of a nationwide initiative to provide greater access to golf for youth Grand Rapids, MI (August 21, 2020) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has awarded a $2,500 grant to First Tee —...
Read MoreLIFE IS HARD TO BALANCE Family schedules are busier than ever and time is a precious commodity. Trusted Rides offers a safe, reliable transportation solution to help parents get their children where they need to be, like their tee time. Trusted Rides is designed to help parents...
Read MoreLink to MLive Article About Erik LINK TO GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS JOURNAL ARTICLE MUSKEGON, MI – June 16, 2020 – Since 2013, First Tee West Michigan has provided youth development and golf programs to young people in Muskegon, Kent and Ottawa Counties. This spring, First Tee hired Erik San...
Read MoreCOVID-19 procedures and practices are in place! Click the PDF below to see the steps we are taking to keep our classes safe, and how you, as participants, guardians, and mentors, play an important role. ...
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When: March 21-April 5 What: Pick a First Tee Nine Healthy Habit from the list below to focus on for the day. What Healthy Habit was chosen and what activity did your participant do (sample ideas below)? Get creative! Post a picture or video on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter of your participant d...
Read MoreFirst Tee of West Michigan remains committed to our students and all those that make First Tee the great program it is. If you are a family we serve, please let us know anyway that we can provide assistance (food, supplies, etc.). We want to help any way we are able to during this time. …...
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – March 2, 2020 – Two local teens got away from the winter cold and brought their golf clubs to compete in The Golf to Paradise – First Tee Champions Challenge in Naples, Florida. Participants from across the country posing at the end of a great week. Jack Seufert, a junior at...
Read More2/24/20 Spring is coming, and we are looking for 12 mentors in the Holland area! You do not need to be an excellent golfer – just to be able to have a good time and care for young people. Follow these simple steps to become a volunteer coach in Holland: Step 1: Take a look …...
Read More2/24/20 Spring is coming, and we are looking for 16 mentors in the Muskegon area! You do not need to be an excellent golfer – just to be able to have a good time and care for young people. Follow these simple steps to become a volunteer coach in Muskegon: Step 1: Take a look …...
Read MoreEagle participant Angelo Luciani was selected out of 16 applicants for the newly created Farmers Insurance Open Experience, held January 20-25, 2020 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California. He was selected based on his academics, involvement in the program, and his essays. This tr...
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Our chapter is one of many in the First Tee network. First Tee is reaching young people in all 50 states and select international locations on golf courses, in elementary schools and through other youth-serving organizations.