To impact the lives of young people in Spartanburg by creating affordable and accessible golf facilities primarily to serve those who have not previously had exposure to the game and its positive values, by providing educational programs that promote character-development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
"Feet First" Family Fun Run/Walk Fun for the entire family! 5K and 1 mile Run/Walks on the beautiful campus of Wofford College. Sunday, March 25th, benefiting The First Tee of Spartanburg. All Run/Walks begin at 3:30 p.m. Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Staging area at "Old Main" building, free parking at "Campus Life" lot or Auditorium parking.
The First Tee Golf Passport Purchase a Passport to Great Golf Values -- $60.00 18 "Free" Greens Fees, 9 Golf Courses, Cart Rental Required Valid January 1 - December 31, 2012 Great gift idea for the golfer(s) in your life!
Spring Classes 2012: Schedule and Application Two locations serving area youth ages 5 and up: The Creek Golf Club (Spartanburg campus) and Woodfin Ridge Golf Club (Boiling Springs campus) Classes run from April 9 thru May 31-- easy, secure Online Registration AVAILABLE BELOW --
NOTE**** PAST PARTICIPANTS ARE RETURNING USERS (EVEN IF YOU DID NOT REGISTER ONLINE)
CLICK LEARN MORE FOR SCHEDULE AND DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION
Online Account Login For parents of participants with existing accounts, you can make a payment, transfer to another class, or add a registration by clicking on the "Account Login!" button at the left, under the Coca-Cola logo. Spring 2012 programming schedules are posted!
Volunteers Needed!!!! Volunteers help students improve their game as well as serve as role models, mentors, and friends. The First Tee of Spartanburg has two programming locations (The Creek and Woodfin Ridge Golf Clubs) for area youth ages 5 and up. Got time, get trained -- BECOME A VOLUNTEER!
The First Tee expands to North Spartanburg Thanks to a grant from The Spartanburg County Foundation, youth in North Spartanburg now have convenient access to golf and life skills education. The First Tee at Woodfin Ridge opened on June 6, 2011 with 97 area youth enrolled for summer programming! For information contact Program Director Chip Ridley or Affiliate Coach Audrey Church at 864-583-7084 ext. 7
Coca-Cola Spartanburg County Am Championships 2012 Schedule, Register Online A tradition since 1973. Proceeds benefit The First Tee of Spartanburg. Check Tournament Details and Results by clicking the Coca-Cola County Am logo below the "Donate Today" button.
The First Tee National School Program The First Tee of Spartanburg is proud to partner with Spartanburg School Districts 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 in bringing core values and healthy habits to 3,975 local students. The First Tee National School Program teaches golf and life skills as a part of student PE instruction during school hours. Join sponsors Brett Berry, Dan Dunn (Orion Properties), the Pine Street School Foundation, Walmart Foundation, Inman Mills, The Walker Foundation, and Sertoma Clubs of SC in promoting positive values to area students.
As seen on City Channel 14, TFT Spartanburg! What do "world famous" Principal Tommy Stokes of Houston Elementary and The First Tee of Spartanburg have in common? Both are making a positive difference in the lives of area youth! Join The First Tee National School Program sponsor Brett Berry in bringing golf and life skills education to PE departments of area schools! Special thanks to Sonya Culbreth, Communications & Marketing Specialist with the City of Spartanburg, and Eric Williams, Creative MMD, LLC. Click "Learn More" to view The First Tee of Spartanburg video!
8th Annual Cyder Cup Matches The 8th annual Cyder Cup Matches presented by PowerAde (October 29-30) pit the top amateur golfers from Spartanburg against the top amateur golfers from Greenville to raise awareness and funds to support local programming for The First Tee. Cyder Am Captain's Choice Tournament on October 28 -- all events are held at River Falls Plantation. CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS AND SPONSOR RECOGNITION.
"Tricks and Treats" with Dennis Walters "Tricks and Treats" with Dennis Walters, world-renowned trick-shot artist and paraplegic golfer, will take place on Friday, October 28th from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at River Falls Plantation in Duncan, SC.
Forrest Fowler personifies TFT 9 Core Values The First Tee of Spartanburg's own Forrest Fowler was one of 78 junior golfers selected to play in The First Tee Open at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The tournament features juniors competing side-by-side with Champions Tour players, like Greenville's Jay Haas, with whom Fowler is paired. The event was televised nationally on the Golf Channel -- September 3 - 5, 2010.
