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''First Tee'' is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teaches children life and social skills via golf lessons. First Tee teaches more than 3.6 million youth annually through programs delivered at chapter program locations, in schools and at youth centers across the country and international locations.{{Citation needed}} |
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[[PGA Tour]] commissioner [[Jay Monahan]] serves as chairman of the board of governors, which is composed of business leaders. Former President [[George W. Bush]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-28|title=President George W. Bush: The First Tee's Honorary Chair Talks to Golf Channel|url=https://firsttee.org/2013/10/28/george-w-bush-tees-honorary-chair/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=First Tee|language=en-US}}</ref> serves as the honorary chair; he succeeded his father, former [[George H. W. Bush|President George H. W. Bush]], who served from 1997–2010. |
[[PGA Tour]] commissioner [[Jay Monahan]] serves as chairman of the board of governors, which is composed of business leaders. Former President [[George W. Bush]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-28|title=President George W. Bush: The First Tee's Honorary Chair Talks to Golf Channel|url=https://firsttee.org/2013/10/28/george-w-bush-tees-honorary-chair/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=First Tee|language=en-US}}</ref> serves as the honorary chair; he succeeded his father, former [[George H. W. Bush|President George H. W. Bush]], who served from 1997–2010. |
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First Tee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teaches children life and social skills via golf lessons. First Tee teaches more than 3.6 million youth annually through programs delivered at chapter program locations, in schools and at youth centers across the country and international locations.[citation needed]
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan serves as chairman of the board of governors, which is composed of business leaders. Former President George W. Bush[1] serves as the honorary chair; he succeeded his father, former President George H. W. Bush, who served from 1997–2010.
History
First Tee was founded in 1997. Started by PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem, the organization began as a partnership among the PGA Tour, PGA of America, LPGA, USGA and the Masters Tournament Foundation. Initially, First Tee was affiliated with the World Golf Foundation.
In 2019, First Tee made the transition to a new nonprofit entity, PGA Tour First Tee Foundation.
Demographics
The participants of First Tee are children aged 5–18. Participants progress through the program over time. More than 400 PGA and LPGA teaching professionals and 15,000 volunteers help the participants through First Tee.[citation needed]
According to the organization, Chapters may offer full scholarships or reduced fee programming for those with financial need.
Participation
First Tee has featured in The PURE Insurance Championship, which is a PGA Tour Champions event that is played annually in September at the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills Golf Club.
In addition, First Tee launched a college scholarship program in 2020 where scholars were advertised to receive professional development workshops and assistance with internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation.
First Tee School Program
Since 2004, First Tee claims to have trained educators at more than 10,000 elementary schools to teach their curriculum in physical education courses. [citation needed]
First Tee Community Program
The First Tee Community Program partners with youth centers such as the YMCA, as well as the Boys and Girls Club, to teach children how to play golf.
References
- ^ "President George W. Bush: The First Tee's Honorary Chair Talks to Golf Channel". First Tee. 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2020-11-10.