Life Skills + Golf Skills = Game Changers
First Tee believes that golf is a perfect practice ground for learning skills that go beyond the fairways. At all ages, players will have the opportunity to play, learn, and appreciate the game of golf and how it relates to life, as they focus on the key commitments to becoming a Game Changer.
Duration and Cost
Our outdoor sessions run for 5-weeks at a time. Participants ages 7 to 17 attend a 90 minute class.
(There is a summer class for children ages 5 to 6) Each session is $65
Our indoor sessions run for 4-weeks at a time. Participants ages 7 to 17 attend a 60-75 minute class, once a week. Each session is $55
2026 Winter Programming
Registration for all of Winter Programming is Open!
NOTE: Early Winter runs from January 12th to February 4th, Mid Winter from February 23rd to March 18th, and Late Winter from April 6th to April 29th.
Space is limited so please try to only register for a max of two winter sessions to allow others spots!
Early Winter Deadline is Tuesday, January 6th at Noon.
Ages 7 – 9:
| Monday’s at Durfee Innovation Society |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm & 6:15pm – 7:15pm Early Winter – Jan 12th to Feb 9th (No class 1/19 for MLK Day) Mid Winter – Feb 23rd to Mar 16th Late Winter – Apr 6th to Apr 27th |
| Monday’s at CJ Barrymores |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 23rd to Mar 16th Late Winter – Apr 6th to Apr 27th |
| Tuesday’s at PGA Super Store Novi |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 24th to Mar 17th Late Winter – Apr 7th to Apr 28th |
Ages 10 – 11:
| Monday’s at CJ Barrymores |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 23rd to Mar 16th Late Winter – Apr 6th to Apr 27th |
| Tuesday’s at Durfee Innovation Society |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm & 6:15pm – 7:15pm Early Winter – Jan 13th to Feb 3rd Mid Winter – Feb 24th to Mar 17th Late Winter – Apr 7th to Apr 28th |
| Tuesday’s at PGA Super Store Novi |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 24th to Mar 17th Late Winter – Apr 7th to Apr 28th |
Ages 12 – 13:
| Monday’s at CJ Barrymores |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 23rd to Mar 16th Late Winter – Apr 6th to Apr 27th |
| Tuesday’s at PGA Super Store Novi |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Mid Winter – Feb 24th to Mar 17th Late Winter – Apr 7th to Apr 28th |
| Wednesday’s at Durfee Innovation Society |
| 5:00pm – 6:15pm Early Winter – Jan 14th to Feb 4th Mid Winter – Feb 25th to Mar 18th Late Winter – Apr 8th to Apr 29th |
Ages 14-17:
| Wednesday’s at Durfee Innovation Society |
| 6:30pm – 7:45pm Early Winter – Jan 14th to Feb 4th Mid Winter – Feb 25th to Mar 18th Late Winter – Apr 8th to Apr 29th |
FT-GD League Night at The Back Nine Golf
We are excited to announce a partnership with four Back Nine Golf locations across our service area! For ages 9+, they will compete against the participants from their location, and at every other location! Each site has space for 8 participants (four participants ages 9-12, four participants ages 13+). The league will meet once per week for 4 weeks at each location, and begins the week of January 12th.
The focus on the program will be instilling and reinforcing sportsmanship, team-building, and etiquette through the game of golf. Small prizes to the top players at the end of the league.
Cost: $75 for the 4 Week League
Time- 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Days and Locations:
- Mondays: Livonia – 37148 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
- Tuesdays: Farmington – 32742 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48336
- Wednesdays: Rochester – 1854 S Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
- Thursdays: Troy – 443 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083
First Tee – Greater Detroit ELITE (Ages 13+)
This is an advanced golf skill and life skills class! For more information on this program and to apply, click HERE
PLEASE NOTE:
- If your child(ren) have already attended a class, please log in to your previous account. Please DO NOT create a new account(s). If you request a password reset and do not receive an e-mail, please contact [email protected].
- 48 HOUR CART POLICY: First Tee will hold your spot in a class, without payment, for 48 hours. At the 48 hour mark, your cart will empty. If you’ve requested financial aid, the 48 hour cart policy also applies, so please keep checking you email (spam/junk) for communication.
- REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be approved upon request given the reasoning for the request. All requests must be submitted before the registration deadline for the selected session.
- CLASS TRANSFER: Transfer requests to another class session may be honored before the current registered class begins and if there is space in requested class. Transfers cannot be honored after the current class session has already begun.
- ABSENCES: We do not offer make up classes for personal absences. Please be sure to check your calendar before registering.
- FINANCIAL AID: If you’re facing a financial hardship, you can select financial aid during check out. You will be asked to submit documentation at that time and it will then be reviewed upon submission. FA is not available for late registrations or private lessons, unless otherwise noted. Cannot be combined with a military discount.
- MILITARY DISCOUNT: We offer a 50% discount for active duty and veteran families. You will be contacted to confirm the military status upon completion of registration. The discount only applies to the child’s legal guardian. Cannot combine with financial aid. Not applicable on private lessons unless otherwise noted.
Registration questions? Contact Zach Pretzer via email at [email protected]!