First Tee - Greater Detroit

How it started vs. How it's going! Our participant and Jr. Coach Khalil has grown up before our eyes and had this to say about the impact our program has had on him: “Over the last 6 years I have learned so much about golf and really appreciate the game. It helps me focus my ADHD energy and calms me. I also enjoy playing on the course with my dad - I can keep up with him. A huge part of First Tee is teaching etiquette and core values. I’m so happy to be able to take all that I have learned with First Tee as a participant and give back now as a junior coach. It teaches me responsibility, patience, and helps boost my confidence in my skills. I’m happy to still be with First Tee.”

Join us for the 2024 Game Changer Classic Benefiting First Tee – Greater Detroit, taking place on Friday, August 23, 2024. Limited corporate sponsorships are still available! This year, we’ll tee off at The Cardinal, the newly constructed championship course on the campus of Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan. The Cardinal is the first new high-end course in the Metro Detroit area in more than 20 years and part of the resort’s $50M transformation. https://lnkd.in/ggJXj8ey

The 4th annual 100 Hole Golf Marathon is coming October 5th. Please check out the link and consider joining us: https://lnkd.in/ec5PVj7T Here’s some additional details: - Participants play golf all day, with a cart and from whatever tees they prefer - You get set up with your own fundraising page via PledgeIt. Share on social media, text, or email, and watch the donations come in! - Golf, gifts, prizes, food, and drinks are all provided at no cost to you!

Happy 4th of July from First Tee Greater Detroit! Enjoy the weekend and we’re looking forward to kicking off our summer session next week!

Thanks to all that came out to Detroit Community Days presented by Jeep! We had the best time at First Tee - Greater Detroit presented by PGA TOUR Superstore, AREA 313 Celebrity Scramble presented by Priority Health Total Healthcare Foundation and the Delta Dental of Michigan Pro-Am. #RocketMortgageClassic

No better way to kick off Rocket Mortgage Classic week than with a youth clinic! The kids were able to watch and learn from PGA Tour players and even put their skills to the test! They also got to ask a handful of questions to get insights on golf and life from some of the best in the business! Thanks to PGA TOUR Superstore for the partnership and co-branded items the kids received. Following the clinic some of our kids even got to be standard bearers during the Area 313 celebrity scramble!

Starting Sunday, we have an exciting week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic! To RSVP for the youth clinic, please contact heather@firstteegreaterdetroit.org. ⛳️ Rocket Mortgage Classic

Last week, Pistons Legend Grant Long visited Wabeek Country Club to team up with First Tee - Greater Detroit and speak to the youth about life skills, perseverance, and being empowered in their everyday life.  

Last Thursday, former Pistons player, Grant Long joined us at Wabeek Country Club. A big thank you to Mr. Long and @wabeekclub for hosting us while we taught life skills through the game of golf! Our participants had a blast! ⛳️ Detroit Pistons Tanya R. Hill Donna M. Joseph-Kemp

Last week we hosted our 2nd Annual Coaches Cup! A big thank you to Rackham GC for hosting us. The Belle Isle coaches took the trophy for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Coach Teresa and Max! 🏆⛳️ PC: Nate Thompson 📸