The 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 compete under pressure at the collegiate level and beyond.
This premier event is played at acclaimed college campuses, including the University of North Carolina, Clemson University, University of Notre Dame, and Stanford University. It is the only national First Tee event that is purely tournament golf.
Event Details
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Dates: June 21–25
Participants: 48 total (24 girls, 24 boys)
Application Deadline: March 18
Field Announced: April 29
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must:
- Be 14–18 years old (must have reached their 14th birthday by the first day of the event and not have reached their 19th birthday by the event’s conclusion)
- Be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior as of the spring semester 2026
- Be an active First Tee participant for at least two years
- Demonstrate exceptional golf ability
This Experience Includes…
- 54-hole national golf competition
- Two divisions: 24 girls and 24 boys
- Division winners earn an exemption into the PURE Insurance Championship (if eligible)
- Results submitted to AJGA, JGS, and WAGR rankings
- Guest speaker sessions and discussions on topics related to the golf industry
This championship experience highlights the values of growing through challenge, pursuing goals, and using good judgment — all while competing at the highest level of First Tee tournament play.
