First Tee – Northern Michigan offers a wide variety of classes and opportunities for students to learn valuable life lessons while enjoying the game of golf. Registration includes class fee and free use of golf equipment with scholarship opportunities readily available upon registration. Feel free to contact Program Director Noah Slater at 231-526-3168 or [email protected] for more information.

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Program Descriptions

Day Camps

Day Camps meet for 4-day sessions and are open to ages 7-9, 10-13 and 14-17.  Day camps focus on fundamental golf and life skills within the context of First Tee Key Commitment curriculum and offer opportunities to play a hole or two when available.

Intro Camps

Ross Introductory Class is an age-aged grouping that focuses on newcomers to the game of golf. This class is for true beginners (i.e anyone who has never golfed or has only golfed very little). This class focuses on a fun and an engaging introduction to the game of golf with an emphasis on The Key Commitment based Life Skills.

Girls Golf

Girls Golf specializes in providing girl-friendly environments for youth to learn the game of golf. These classes focus on preparing girls ages 7 – 13 for a lifetime of enjoyment of the game while also inspiring them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and live active and healthy lives. We have two separate sessions meeting most Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Little Linksters

Little Linksters classes meet once a week for four-week sessions and are designed for 5 and 6 years old who are new to the game of golf.  Basic fundamentals will be practiced while also introducing them to some of First Tee key commitments.  A fun way to get your little one interested in the game of golf.

Advanced Academy

Advanced Academy is for students who are looking to step up their golf game! Classes will be led by 2013 PGA Professional of the Year and First Tee Coach, Shaun Bezilla as well as 2017 PGA Professional of the Year and First Tee Coach, Kevin McKinley. This class will utilize technology to help keep Students and Coaches connected.  Goal setting, course management, short game and full swing will be covered. New this year, we have a second Advanced Academy for younger students aged 8 to 11.

Satellite Camps

Our satellite camps are similar to our day camps in that they are 4 days. These camps are located at Boyne Mountain, Birchwood Farms CC, Hidden River Golf and Casting Club, and A-Ga-Ming.

Satellite Programs

Our satellite programs are usually specific days of the week and last for multiple weeks. These programs are located at Marquette Golf Club, GAJUGA (Gaylord area golf courses), Charlevoix Junior Golf (partners from Charlevoix golf courses), and Cheboygan County Junior Golf (partners from Cheboygan County including Indian River Golf Club and Cheboygan Golf and Country Club).

Fall League

Fall League typically begins in mid August and runs through mid September. This is a combination of practices and playing opportunities. 2024 sites for play days included Birchwood Farms CC, Walloon Lake CC, Belvedere and Wequetonsing CC.