First Tee – Colorado Rocky Mountains

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.