Introduction The First Tee of San Jose is a program of the San Jose Sports Authority, the sports marketing arm for the City of San Jose. We work in cooperation with the City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services. Fall 2009 marked the beginning of a cooperative relationship with the City of Palo Alto and Palo Alto Golf Course where we began programming.
Our purpose is to develop youth through golf throughout Silicon Valley. Our mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character developmentand life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Participants learn to appreciate diversity, resolve conflicts, build confidence and set goals for their future. Programs focus on Nine Core Values – honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy andjudgment.
Youth
We serve boys and girls from 2nd
to 12th grade (i.e., ages of 7-17).Students do not need to have any golf experience or golf
equipment. Students need a pair of athletic shoes, a polo shirt and shorts or
pants. In 2009, we served over 540 youth on the golf course and introduced the
sport of golf to over 1,200 youth at schools or community events. Our programs have
reached over 7,000 young people since 2005.
Locations
Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course –1649 Hermocilla Way, San Jose 95116
Los Lagos Golf Course – 2995 Tuers Road, San Jose 95121
The sole Founding Corporate Partner for The First Tee is Shell Oil Company.
The First Tee Founding Partners
A fundamental strength of The First Tee is the direct support it receives from some of the game's most respected and influential organizations. Their leadership has inspired others to embrace the mission of The First Tee.
The First Tee Nine Core Values
The First Tee has established Nine Core Values that represent some of the many inherently positive values connected with the game of golf.
