Make The Most of Your School Year

Make The Most Of Your School Year

Apply what you've learned at The First Tee to maximize your school experience! Here are some ideas:

The 5 Steps for Meeting Someone New + A-L-R

Making friends can be tough, but it's impossible if you struggle to hold a conversation. Use these methods (found on pages 16-20 of the Par Yardage book) to make and keep friends.

The Four Guidelines for Setting Reachable Goals

If you want to improve your grades, you need to begin with a plan. The four guidelines keep your goals efficient and on the right track. You can find them beginning at page 23 in the Birdie Yardage Book.

Dealing With Conflicts

Perhaps the most difficult thing to avoid, and to properly handle, are conflicts. The CARE method is a good place to begin. Read about it starting with page 48 in the Eagle Yardage Book.

PLAYer Yardage Book: Living With Integrity

If we are honest with ourselves, even the best of us don't always do the right thing, especially when others aren't watching. However, we can strive to reach higher levels of Integrity each day, and improve our standards over time. People with outstanding Integrity are more trusted by their peers. This results in better relationships, which leads to higher levels of success in business and their personal lives.

Through the game of golf, our program aims to prepare youth for success — on the golf course and in life. First Tee Alumni continue to demonstrate this long-lasting impact by sharing their success stories. Discover a few recent alumni who have shined academically, athletically and through tremendous service efforts. Read More

Rules of Golf Explained:

Where a Dropped Ball Must Come to Rest