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
Our outdoor sessions run for 5-weeks at a time. Participants ages 7 to 16 attend a 90 minute class.
(There is a summer class for children ages 5 to 6)
Our indoor sessions run for 4-weeks at a time. Participants ages 7 to 16 attend a 80 minute class, once a week.
2024 Spring Schedule
Registration period:
Early registration for returning* families: Monday, March 18th at 9:00 am – Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm
Open registration: Wednesday, March 20th at 9:00 am.
Registration closes Monday, April 29th at 12:00 pm.
$65 covers the five- week session
*Returning refers to those who participated in a class in 2023 or 2024. You may request a link beginning Monday, March 18th at 9:00 am by emailing [email protected]. No early links or class requests will be honored before Monday, March 18th at 9:00 am.
Classes begin the week of May 13th!
No classes the week of Memorial Day
Ages 7 – 9:
Beech Woods | Belle Isle | Rackham | Rammler | Rouge Park |
(Southfield) Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 16 & 23 June 6, 13, 20 | (Detroit) Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 14 & 21 June 4, 11, & 18 | (Huntington Woods) Mondays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 13 & 20 June 3, 10, & 17 | (Sterling Heights) Mondays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 13 & 20 June 3, 10, & 17 | (Detroit) Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 14 & 21 June 4, 11, & 18 |
Ages 10 – 11:
Beech Woods | Belle Isle | Maple Lane | Rackham | St. John’s | Warren Valley |
(Southfield) Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 16 & 23 June 6, 13, & 20 | (Detroit) Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 15 & 22 June 5, 12, & 19 | (Sterling Heights) Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 pm May 13 & 20 June 3, 10, & 17 | (Huntington Woods) Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 14 & 21 June 4, 11, & 18 | (Plymouth) Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 23 June 6, 13, 20, 27 | (Dearborn Heights) Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 15 & 22 June 5, 12, & 19 |
Ages 12 – 13:
Belle Isle | Maple Lane | Rackham | St. John’s | Warren Valley |
(Detroit) Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 15 & 22 June 5, 12, & 19 | (Sterling Heights) Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 pm May 13 & 20 June 3, 10, & 17 | (Huntington Woods) Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 15 & 22 June 5, 12, & 19 | (Plymouth) Thursdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 23 June 6, 13, 20, 27 | (Dearborn Heights) Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm May 15 & 22 June 5, 12, & 19 |
Ages 14-18:
Rackham |
(Huntington Woods) Two Saturday Sessions: May 18th & June 8th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
First Tee – Greater Detroit: ELITE
This is a is a new and exciting opportunity for current participants ages 13 and up! The focus of this program is golf skill development, goal setting, and community service! There are requirements to be met in order to register for this program.
For more information on this class and to apply, click HERE
This class requires applying for and being accepted. If you want your child to attend a class this spring regardless, please register for a regularly scheduled class. Those who are accepted can still participate in regular scheduled programs!
Durfee Innovation Society |
(Detroit) Mondays | 5:30 – 7:30 pm May 13 & 20 June 3, 10, & 17 |
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: No refunds will be given. Credits to a future class can be applied to your account prior to 7 days of the class start. Within 7 days, no credits given. Credits are not given for personal absences.
- 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.
- FINANCIAL AID: If your child is eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch (FRPL) program at school, you can select financial aid during check out. You will then be contacted by email to complete a financial aid application. FA is not available for late registrations or private lessons. 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.
Registration questions? Contact Heather Rupp at [email protected]