First Tee – Greater Detroit
About
Junior Golf and Life Skills Across Metro Detroit
First Tee – Greater Detroit serves youth ages 5–18 with golf-integrated life skills programming, PGA Jr. League, and Youth on Course access. The chapter operates from its Grand Boulevard headquarters and partners with courses throughout the metro.
Programs
Multiple tracks for youth development:
- Core golf and life skills classes (ages 5–18)
- PGA Jr. League — team-based competitive play
- Youth on Course — affordable course access
- School programs and outreach
- Graduating Senior Scholarship
- National opportunity eligibility
What's Included
- Life skills curriculum: character, confidence, resilience
- PGA Jr. League team experience
- Scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors
- Multiple metro Detroit course locations
Experience
First Tee Greater Detroit is the broadest junior golf program in the metro — the PGA Jr. League and Youth on Course partnerships extend access beyond just lessons. The graduating senior scholarship adds a tangible long-term incentive for families who stick with the program.