Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join First Tee – Greater Dallas?
Anyone age 7 – high school graduation. We do offer classes for 5-6yrs, but they are specialized and not formal First Tee programs.

What is the cost?
$100 per 8 week season. Yes, $100 covers everything the child will need for the entire season. One of First Tee – Greater Dallas’ objectives is to make the game affordable and accessible to all. If your family is unable to afford the $100 program fee, First Tee is able to provide full ($80) or partial ($50) need-based financial assistance.
Other programs with shorter week spans will be different costs.

When can we join First Tee – Greater Dallas?
Kids and families can join the program at any time as long as space is available. First Tee – Greater Dallas programs operate year-round from February through December. Throughout the year we conduct 3, 5 – 8 week seasons (Spring (Mar – May), Summer (June-July), Summer Camps, Fall  (Sept-Nov.). We do try to offer winter options as indoor facilities allow, typically for a 4-5 week session. Many kids and families join First Tee and become members for life; taking advantage of the many opportunities that First Tee provides to its older members such as out of town trips, college scholarships, and career exploration.

What if my child does not have golf equipment?
First Tee – Greater Dallas provides equipment that participants may borrow during program times.

Could you describe a typical program day?
0:00 – Youth check-in, registration, welcome, overview of day’s activities
0:10 – Groups of 20-30 youth break up into 3 groups of 8-10 youth based on level, age, and/or ability
0:15 – Begin carousel of activities ranging from putting games/exercises, chipping games/exercises, pitching games/exercises, full swing games/exercises, on-course games/exercises. (In addition to the golf skills, First Tee also emphasizes that the participants learn to demonstrate basic life skills such as properly introducing themselves, managing their emotions, setting goals, and appreciating diversity. These lessons are seamlessly integrated into the golf activities, games, and exercises).
1:15 – Wrap-up and reflect on the day’s activities and lessons and make general announcements
1:30 – Dismissal

Where can I find a First Tee – Greater Dallas program?
Click Here for our program locations, and click here to see what programs we currently have registering.