2025 Events & Fundraisers

July Events

July 8-12 – Game Changers Academy

Date: July 8-12
Location: Minneapolis, MN

First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. presented by Amazon Web Services, Mayo Clinic and Topgolf Callaway Brands, is a five-day learning and empowerment academy. Participants selected to attend will participate in important conversations embracing topics of self-awareness, inclusivity, and community building. First Tee invites its partner, RISE, a national leader in the sports community championing social justice, to facilitate engaging and interactive workshops paired with introspective activities and reflections led by our nationally trained First Tee coaches.

This event is only available to teens involved in chapters of First Tee. Most of the events and programs have a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please contact Sami Penor, Assistant Program Manager @ samip@thefirstteeoc.org

July 16 – Alumni Golf Tournament
Are you an alumni (Age 18 & up) of First Tee – Orange County? Join us for a free, fun day to reconnect with others who spent time in the program. On Wednesday, July 16th, lunch will be provided at our classrooms at Dad Miller Golf Course- attendees will also receive FTOC embroidered swag. During lunch, we will have the opportunity to catch up and share stories about your time since leaving the program. Hopefully you have all been able to utilize the life skills of First Tee in your early adult life adventures!
After lunch, we will announce our scramble teams for the day and get you ready to get out onto the golf course.
If you are interested in joining us, please email Program Director Jason Reddick at jason@thefirstteeoc.org
July 18 – Parent/Junior Golf Tournament

More information coming soon!

July 29 – Chapter Cup Golf Tournament

Tuesday, July 29th First Tee – Orange County will be competing against several other Southern California First Tee Chapters at Brookside GC in Pasadena.

To qualify for the team, players must attend the tryout at Dad Miller on June 29th from 10:30am-12:30pm. The top 3-4 from each age division will automatically qualify for the event on July 29th.

(Any 2024/2025 participants Age 8-18 are eligible to join)

Register here to try out for free.

August Events

August 4-8 & 11-15 – First Tee Leadership Summit

Date: Session 1 on August 4-8, 2025 / Session 2 on August 11-15, 2025
Location: West Creek Ranch in Emigrant, Montana
Host: First Tee and PGA TOUR Superstore

This event is only available to teens involved in First Tee chapters that are in PGA TOUR Superstore markets. The summit has a selection process that includes an application reviewed by a committee. Parents, if you want your child to participate, please contact Sami Penor, Assistant Program Manager @ samip@thefirstteeoc.org

August 13 – One-Day Class Registration Opens

More information coming soon!

September Events

September 11 – Fall Registration Opens

More information coming soon!

September 16-21 – PURE Insurance Championship

Location: Pebble Beach, CA

The PURE Insurance Championship provides First Tee participants a national stage on which to showcase the skills and values they’ve learned at their chapter. Throughout the week, teens can network with peers, PGA TOUR Champions players and leaders from the business world who are competing in the amateur field, gaining exposure to the opportunities golf can provide both on and off the course.

September 29 – Fall Session Begins

October Events

October 9 – Thanksgiving Camp Registration Opens

More information coming soon!

November Events

November 2 – Coaches' League Finals
November 24 – Thanksgiving Camp Begins

More information coming soon!

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Hosting a fundraiser benefiting First Tee – Orange County supports our youth program that builds confidence and life skills through golf, enriching the community and empowering future leaders.

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