2025 First Tee National Teen Opportunities

Is your child between the ages of 13-18 years old and has been active in First Tee – Orange County classes within the past couple of years? Then he/she may be eligible to apply for a variety of incredible experiences offered by First Tee!! 

More information on each opportunity is listed below, but please know we are also hosting an optional meeting for any parents and/or participants interested in learning more about any of these opportunities from 5:30-6:30pm on Wednesday, February 12th. 

  • Attend in-person at our FTOC Office (24461 Ridge Route Dr. Laguna Hills, 92653)

                                     OR

  • Attend via Zoom using the link HERE!

Whether you plan to join the Meeting or not, please let us know 
by 12PM Friday, February 14th 
which opportunity or opportunities your child would be interested in being considered.  

**Important to know! The cost for the participants’ travel & accommodations are either covered by First Tee or reimbursed following the event!!


First Tee National Championship- South Bend, IN (June 22-26, 2025)
First Tee National Championship brings together First Tee’s top players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped build the strength of character needed to play under pressure at the collegiate and/or next level. First Tee National Championship is played at acclaimed college campuses, including Clemson University, Notre Dame and Stanford University, and is the only national event that is purely tournament golf.

First Tee Game Changers Academy- Minneapolis, MN (July 7-12, 2025)
First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. 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.

PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee- Pebble Beach, CA (Sept. 16-21, 2025)
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. During the tournament, which is hosted at iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links, each teen is paired with a golf legend who provides mentorship as they compete for the pro-junior title. 

First Tee Innovators Forum- Ponte Vedra, FL (Oct. 2-5, 2025)
First Tee Innovators Forum equips and empowers First Tee teens to develop a meaningful service project in their communities focused on education, health, human rights, or environmental sustainability. Selected participants have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders through interactive workshops and small group breakout sessions. By bringing together passionate participants from across the chapter network, First Tee Innovators Forum provides a distinctive enrichment experience, engaging teens who share a similar desire for learning and generating changes in their communities. 

First Tee Drive for Your Future Academy- Ponte Vedra, FL (Oct. 6-10, 2025)
First Tee Drive Your Future Academy presented by John Deere is a female empowerment event recognizing young women who are motivated to influence positive impact at their chapters, schools and communities. The five-day academy experience focuses on the importance of building a strong network and how to approach mentorship opportunities, navigating post-graduation and career planning, and appreciating the value/impact of volunteerism.