First Tee - Colorado Rocky Mountains
About
Junior Golf Starting at Age 4 Across Denver
First Tee - Colorado Rocky Mountains offers one of the broadest junior golf programs in Denver, with classes starting as young as age 4 and running through high school. Four Denver golf venues feature free junior courses (3-4 holes) where kids can play at no cost, making it one of the most accessible entry points to junior golf in the state.
Programs
Multi-level progression plus specialized tracks:
- Ages 4-6 Level I and II - introductory classes with Level II requiring Level I completion
- Ages 7-9, 10-11, 12+ - three progressive levels (I, II, III) with certification gates
- Girls-only classes (ages 7-9 and 10-11)
- Adaptive Athlete classes (ages 7-18) for kids with disabilities
- Parent/Junior classes - family learning format
- Golf camps, Advanced PLAY classes, and Players' Club Tournament Series
- High School Tournament Series
- Youth Leadership Council and Junior Coach employment program
- In-school programs and Youth Golf Club Exchange
What's Included
- Spring, summer, and fall seasonal programming
- Free 3-4 hole junior courses at four Denver venues
- Life skills curriculum: emotional management, conflict resolution, goal-setting
- Class progression chart for tracking advancement through levels
- Adaptive programming for athletes with disabilities
Experience
First Tee Colorado stands out for the age-4 start, girls-only options, and adaptive athlete classes - most competitors don't offer all three. The free junior courses at Denver city golf venues let families try the sport at zero cost before committing to a class. The three-level progression within each age group gives kids room to grow without aging out of their group too quickly.