First Tee
A renowned youth development organization that introduces kids and teens to golf while seamlessly integrating a life skills curriculum.
First Tee & Mark McNulty Junior Golf Foundation
First Tee is a renowned youth development organization that introduces kids and teens to golf while seamlessly integrating a life skills curriculum.
FIRST TEE
Building Game Changers
At First Tee, we're empowering kids and teens through the game of golf.
First Tee is a youth development organization that enables kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.
By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do.
We’re Building Game Changers through our junior golf programs.
Experiences are our greatest teacher.
First Tee believes in developing the ones that are just as fun as they are meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and better equipped for whatever comes their way next.
Through our golf-based personal growth programs, we see kids build life and leadership skills that empower them in all areas of life, including school, friendships and eventually careers.
The Mark McNulty Junion Golf Association is proud to be involved with The First Tee. Through after-school and in-school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference.
JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
A Report from First Tee
While few young athletes become professionals, the value of youth sport extends far beyond the game. According to research by First Tee and The Harris Poll, 87% of parents say youth sports played a vital role in preparing their children for the future, while over 90% believe sport builds character and essential life skills. Parents are investing in far more than athletic ability—they're investing in personal growth.
Coaching builds confidence
Coaching is about more than improving performance—it builds confidence, resilience and life skills. Nearly 90% of parents say coached sports have made their children more confident to speak up, while 94% believe sport develops confidence and social skills. The influence of a great coach also lasts into adulthood, with 67% of parents saying they wouldn't be where they are today without the guidance of their own youth coaches.
JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
First Tee 9 Core Values
1 - RESPECT:
Valuing others through kindness, courtesy, fairness, empathy, and consideration for their rights, differences, and dignity.
2 - COURTESY:
Treating everyone with politeness, kindness consideration & good manners with positive relationships and mutual understanding.
3 - HONESTY:
Being truthful, sincere, and transparent in words and actions, earning trust through consistent ethical behaviour.
4 - RESPONSIBILITY:
The duty to make reliable decisions, accept accountability, and fulfil obligations with honesty and commitment.
5 - SPORTSMANSHIP:
Demonstrating fairness, respect, integrity, humility, & gracious behaviour toward mates, opponents, officials and the game.
6 - INTEGRITY:
Consistently acting with honesty, strong moral principles, accountability, and doing the right thing, even when unobserved.
7 - CONFIDENCE:
Believing in your abilities, making positive decisions, embracing challenges, and learning from every experience with courage.
8 - PERSEVERANCE:
Continuing with determination through challenges, setbacks & difficulties, staying focused until goals are achieved .
9 - JUDGEMENT:
Making thoughtful, informed decisions by evaluating situations, considering consequences & choosing the most responsible action.
More than athletic ability, parents value the friendships, teamwork and leadership skills that sport develops.
JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION COACHING
Coaching at the Mark McNulty Junior Golf Foundation
The dedicated First Tee coaching team at San Lameer is committed to developing more than just golf skills. Through positive mentorship, structured coaching and encouragement, they help young players build confidence, integrity, resilience and respect both on and off the course. Every session combines quality golf instruction with valuable life lessons, creating an environment where children can grow as athletes, leaders and individuals while developing a lifelong love for the game.
Louis Thornhill
Director of Golf & Operations
PGA Professional
Reuben Fleiser
Retail Manager
PGA Professional
Mark McNulty
Chairman MMJGF
Retired-Professional Golfer