First Tee of West Michigan

To enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.

We are dedicated to seeing our participants succeed academically, socially, and athletically. Our Life Skills Experience provides an opportunity for all three. The Life Skills Experience is for students age 7-17, and includes six-classes per session. Throughout the six classes, basic golf skills are taught alongside our Nine Core Values and Healthy Habits. Our sessions consist of six hour-and-a-half long classes at various times during the week.

We are not looking for expert golfers! We need people who have a passion for youth development and are looking to make an impact on our students lives.

In our traditional sessions, volunteer mentors assist our lead coaches by helping set up and tear down for class, running different stations and games during class, and also aiding in the days lessons.

First Tee – West Michigan is a non-profit, youth development organization that teaches kids life skills and character building through the game of golf. By teaching things like pursuing goals, growing through challenges, collaborating with others, building positive self-identity, and using good judgment, we are building experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. We ensure that all kids regardless of income have a chance to participate in our program.