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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. CLOSE ✕ Find a local chapter Enter your zip code to find a chapter near you. Still don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit the interactive locations map. select your state select your country VISIT LOCATIONS MAP CLOSE ✕ Looking for something? Find a location Chapter Intranet BLOG Search Donate -- MENU CLOSE -- About First Tee In this Section FAQs Youth Safety Leadership Contact Us Employment News Featured Content Who Can Play? Golf is a game for everyone. FAQs » view locations map Impact In this Section Nine Core Values Nine Healthy Habits 2019 Annual Review By the Numbers Blog Featured Content The First Tee serves more than 3.8 million youth annually. Our Impact » view locations map Programs In this Section On Golf Courses School Program Community Program Youth Opportunities Find a Chapter Featured Content Why is golf different from other sports? 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Introduced First Tee to 3.8M Youth Annually First Tee By the Numbers Good Golfers. Better People. 91% OF ALUMNI while in First Tee engaged in Community service Our Impact Good Golfers. Better People. 85% of alumni credit our program in helping them be a Better Student First Tee's Impact -- nine core values Our Nine Core Values represent some of the many inherently positive values connected with the game of golf. See how kids and families benefit from our values and are encouraged to reinforce these behaviors at home. -- Honesty -- Integrity -- Sportsmanship -- Respect -- Confidence -- Responsibility -- Perseverance -- Courtesy -- Judgment X hon·es·ty the quality or state of being truthful; not deceptive Golf is unique from other sports in that players regularly call penalties on themselves and report their own score. Apply This Value Blog: Why is golf different? Watch: Rickie Fowler Talk about our Values in·teg·ri·ty strict adherence to a standard of value or conduct; personal honesty and independence Golf is a game of etiquette and composure. Players are responsible for their actions and personal conduct on the golf course even at times when others may not be looking. Apply this Value Watch: Sergio Garcia Talks About our Values Blog: Coach inspires youth to live with integrity sports·man·ship observing the rules of play and winning or losing with grace Players must know and abide by the rules of golf and be able to conduct themselves in a kind and respectful manner towards others even in a competitive game. Apply this Value Watch: Scott Langley Talks about our Values re·spect to feel or show deferential regard for; esteem In golf it is important to show respect for oneself, playing partners, fellow competitors, the golf course, and for the honor and traditions of the game. Apply this Value Blog: The Power of a Handshake Watch: Scott Langley talks about our Core Values con·fi·dence reliance or trust. A feeling of self-assurance Confidence plays a key role in the level of play that one achieves. Players can increase confidence in their abilities by being positive and focusing on something they are doing well regardless of the outcome. Apply this Value Watch: Paula Creamer Talks about our Values Blog: Top 5 Reasons Girls Should Play Sports—Like Golf re·spon·si·bil·i·ty accounting for one’s actions; dependable Players are responsible for their actions on the golf course. It is up to them to keep score, repair divots, rake bunkers, repair ball marks on the green, and keep up with the pace of play. Apply this Value Watch: Rickie Fowler talks about our Values Blog: Coach inspires youth to use responsibility per·se·ver·ance to persist in an idea, purpose or task despite obstacles To succeed in golf, players must continue through bad breaks and their own mistakes, while learning from past experiences. Apply this Value Watch: Sergio Garcia talks about our values Blog: 10 participants exemplify perseverance Blog: Charlie Sifford’s Perseverance Paved the Way cour·te·sy considerate behavior toward others; a polite remark or gesture A round of golf should begin and end with a handshake between fellow competitors. Players also should be still and quiet while others are preparing and performing a shot. Apply this Value Watch: Jimmy Walker talks about our Core Values Blog: The Power of a Handshake judg·ment the ability to make a decision or form an opinion; a decision reached after consideration Using good judgment is very important in golf. It comes into play when deciding on strategy, club selection, when to play safe and when to take a chance, the type of shot players consider executing, as well as making healthy choices on and off the golf course. Apply this Value Watch: Paula Creamer Talk About Our Values Blog: TOMS Founder Reflects on using Judgment Find a local chapter Enter your zip code to find a chapter near you. Still don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit the interactive locations map. VISIT LOCATIONS MAP chapter nearest you Offering Programs at location(s) -- find additional locations About First Tee Impact Programs Get Involved Partners Join Our eNewsletter First Tee 425 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL , 32092 Terms of Use Privacy Statement © 2020 First Tee, All Rights Reserved. First Tee is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible. EIN 83-4186070...