2025 Registration is now available

Sign up now for one of our Amazing Programs:

• NEW* GAJUGA – We are excited to announce that we are now in charge of sign-ups for the GAJUGA programs! More information to come later so look for emails from us!
• NEW* Marquette Programs – We are excited to announce that we are now in the Upper Peninsula! Marquette Golf Club in Marquette, Michigan is now a First Tee – Northern Michigan partner and satellite location! Look for the official postings Coming Soon!
• NEW* Charlevoix Programs – We are excited to announce that we are now partners with Charlevoix Junior Golf and will be assisting in their programming. Check out their website to learn more about it!
• NEW* Hidden River Camp – We are incredibly excited to be welcomed at Hidden River Golf and Casting Club this year for a 4 day camp. This camp will be held August 4th – 7th and all skills and ages are welcome.
• Highlands of Harbor Springs Camps – 4-day camps at the Ross Golf Center at the Highlands have changed a tad this year with new aged groupings 7 to 9, 10 to 13, and 14+. Select the dates and times that work best for you and the age range that your child falls into.
• Introductory Camp at The Highlands – 3-day camp at the Ross Golf Center for beginners aged 7 to 17. The date for this camp is June 13rd – 25th.
• Boyne Mountain Camp – You asked, and we listened. This year we’ll host two 4-day Camps at Boyne Mountain for ages 7-17 on July 7th – 10th and July 14th – 17th. We’ll run our program from 10am – 11:30pm each day that week (M- Th).
• Birchwood Farms Camps – We’ll be back at Birchwood for two weeks this summer with 4-day camps. These camps are from 9:30am – 11:00am (M-Th) and will take place June 23rd-26th and August 4th-7th and are for all skill levels for ages 7 -13.
• A-Ga-Ming Camps – We’re back at A-Ga-Ming this year with lead instructor Chris Hines, but we’ll run the program a little different with two 5-day camps instead of a multi week program. The options of July 8-12 and July 22-26 are both filling up fast. Ages 7 – 17 are welcome.
• Girls Golf – We are thrilled to bring back Girls Golf. Just like last year, we are offering two 8-week programs. The first session runs from June 17th – July 17th while the second runs from July 22nd – August 14th. Girls aged 7 – 13 are welcome and you can sign up for one or both of the sessions. We are thrilled to have an all-female staff for this program.
• Little Linksters – We also had amazing response last year for our 5 and 6 year old program that focuses on fun and getting the kids a taste of golf. After filling all 4 sessions last year, we’ve decided to offer a 5th session this year. Limit is 16 kids so get signed up quick.
• Cheboygan – Thanks to the generosity of the Cheboygan Area Junior Golf Association, we are able to offer this 6-week program for Free. The sessions take place on Friday mornings at Cheboygan Golf and Country Club. The basics are taught along with our life skills curriculum focusing on the Key Commitment based Life Skills. Following the 6 week season in Cheboygan, we are looking to pilot an advance program for a couple of weeks. Stay tuned for more information.
• Indian River – Also part of the Cheboygan Area Junior Golf Association, Indian River is also free and will meet for 6-weeks on Monday Mornings. Indian River students will also be able to participate in the piloted advanced program. Again, stay tuned for more information.

Registration Tips

When starting to register, click the “Login” button on top left side of Registration Page. If you’re a returning parent/participant, please use your regular email to login. New users will need to create an account for the “Household” and then create profiles for each participant.

Scholarships – our programming is available to ALL regardless of your circumstance.

Thanks to a generous bequest from former Harbor Springs resident Jeffrey Mathews, First Tee Northern Michigan is able to offer Financial Aid to families who would like help with the participant fees that are charged for the programs.  Mr. Mathews wanted to make sure that every child who wants to play golf is able to do so, regardless of financial circumstances.

To request Financial Aid, login to the Parent Portal here and follow the prompts to begin the registration process.  During the registration process you will be asked if you would like to apply for Financial Aid.  Click “Yes”.  You will then be asked a few standard questions.  After you answer these questions, continue and complete the registration process. You will not have to pay anything at this time, and a spot will be reserved for your child in the class(es) you selected.  Within 48 hours, you will be notified of your financial award.  At that time, you will need to return to the Parent Portal to confirm your child’s participation.

For questions, please contact Executive Director – Kevin McKinley, PGA

kmckinley@thefirstteenorthernmichigan.org

To view locations, schedules, and registration click on button below. No need to sign-up to view programs.

PGA Jr League Harbor Springs/Petoskey & Gaylord Area – 2024 Registration is Open

AWARD WINNING – In 2023 and 2024, First Tee won the prestigious GAMECHANGER award from the PGA of America for our work with both PGA Junior Leagues and PGA Family Golf

Harbor Springs PGA Junior League – This is a multiweek program that takes place at 5pm each Wednesday from late May through late July. We do take 4th of July week off. PGA Junior League is a program taking the nation by storm that includes 3 practices and 6 team competitions complete with team uniforms including 2 shirts and a hat. The kids play a non-threatening format that encourages collaboration with other kids.

Practices 5pm – 7pm at The Ross Golf Center at the Highlands – Wednesdays – May 28, June 4 and July 9

Matches begin at 4:30pm (or otherwise indicated) at various courses in Harbor Springs/Petoskey – Wednesdays – June 11, June 18, June 25, July 16, July 23 and the final match is THURSDAY, July 31

Gaylord PGA Junior League – Similar to the PGA Junior League in Harbor Springs, we offer the same in Gaylord. The program runs from late May through late July and involves 4 practices and 6 matches at Gaylord Area Courses. Kids will receive 2 team shirts and a hat when they sign up for this award-winning program too.

Practices 6:00pm – 7:30pm at various courses – Tuesdays – May 27, June 3, July 1 and July 15

Matches 6pm – 8:15pm at various courses in Gaylord area – Tuesdays – June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 22, and July 29

CLICK BELOW AND SEARCH FOR THE LOCATION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU

Gaylord Area Junior Golf Association – GAJUGA

GAJUGA – Gaylord Area Junior Golf Association offers a 9-week program from early May through late June that involves lessons conducted by First Tee Coaches and some play dates at local Gaylord area courses.

Weather Cancellation Policy

In the event of inclement weather, parents will be notified via text or email.

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