National participant opportunities are prestigious events hosted by First Tee headquarters. These events provide teens with transformative experiences to showcase and enhance skills learned at their local Chapter, network with peers and mentors, and gain exposure to opportunities that golf provides both on and off the course. These opportunities serve as a national stage where participants demonstrate the life skills and character values they have developed through First Tee.
How to Apply:
These opportunities require both a local and national selection process. If you are interested in the possibility of representing First Tee -Greater San Antonio at any of these national opportunities, please reach out to Maija at [email protected] to learn more about the application process.
For Parents:
National opportunities provide participants with the chance to represent First Tee – Greater San Antonio on a larger stage while gaining unforgettable experiences, leadership development, and competitive growth. If your child is interested in participating in one of these opportunities, we encourage you to review our Parent Guide to help answer any questions and learn more about the process.
Golf Skills
First Tee National Championship
The First Tee National Championship will be held at Clemson University, bringing together First Tee’s elite players for an opportunity to showcase how the program has helped build the strength of character needed to play at the collegiate or next level.
PURE Insurance National Championship
An official PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach Golf Links, the tournament pairs top participants from the First Tee with a PGA TOUR Champions player and amateurs. To be selected, juniors are measured in both golf ability and their knowledge of the First Tee life skills curriculum. The tournament is televised on Golf Channel.
Life Skills
Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr
Participants selected to attend this five-day learning and empowerment academy will participate in important conversations around issues of identity, racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. The academy builds throughout the week into a final outreach project in collaboration with DE&I leadership in the local host community.
First Tee Drive Your Future Academy Presented by John Deere
This all-girls’ event focuses on leadership development, remaining active in the game of golf, learning the value and impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork.
First Tee Innovators Forum
The Innovators Forum sets to empower First Tee teens to develop a meaningful service project in their communities focusing on raising awareness on global issues focusing on education, health, and sustainability.
First Tee Leadership Summit
The Leadership Summit is designed to strengthen the participants leadership skills through dynamic outdoor and team-building activities, preparing them to transfer those skills to other scenarios they will face in the future. This opportunity is only for students who have participated in the Leadership Series.
