At First Tee – Phoenix, 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.
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.
Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
- Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques
Membership & Programming
First Tee – Phoenix offers age-based programming for youth 7-18 years of age. A programming year is broken into 5 sessions: Winter, Spring, Summer, Back to School and Fall (schedule below). Winter and Spring are 7-8 week sessions during which members attend one class per week. Back to School and Fall sessions are 4-week mini sessions during which members also attend one class per week. Winter, Spring, Back to School and Fall are offered at all 14 programming locations (check the link below). Summer Camps are offered at 3 rotating courses per week and run Monday-Thursday, 8am-11am.
Members pay $195 for a year-long membership, which can be purchased on a rolling basis (ie anytime of the year). With the cost of membership, participants are able to register for Winter, Spring, Back to School and Fall sessions for no additional cost. Members do need to register for each session separately online. Summer camps are an additional fee.
Check the Register My Child Page for current schedules!
Membership Benefits
First Tee – Phoenix members receive a number of opportunities through the chapter, First Tee HQ and partnerships. Members receive invitations to clinics, discounted tickets to events, family fun events, competitive and relaxed tournaments, on-course play, discounted gear and the chance to play golf at special events, just to name a few. Stay tuned to email and Social Media to see what First Tee – Phoenix is offering next! Below are links to a couple of these opportunities.
Tiny Teez
Tiny Teez program is for kiddos 4-6 years of age. Read more here.
Advancing through the Program
At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.
Age 7-9
- Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
- Build inner strength and self-confidence
- Learn to play golf
- Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf
Age 10-11
- Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
- Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
- Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways
Age 12-13
- Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
- Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
- Support growth and development of early adolescents
Age 14+
- Build character and support personal development
- Develop additional golf skills and abilities
- Look toward their future and plan their own paths
- Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course
Fee Waivers
First Tee-Phoenix will provide fee waivers to families in need. Waivers cover up to 100% of the annual fees or camp costs and are reviewed on a case by case basis. The Financial Aid application can be found in the last step of the Check Out process.
Ready to sign up?
Whether you are a new or returning member, head to this page to sign in or sign up. If you are a returning member and do not remember your password, please reset it, rather than create a new account.