The First Tee – Greater Portland
We are happy to announce that The First Tee Junior golf program will be back this Summer for all Junior golfers in the Greater Portland, Woodburn and surrounding areas. The eight week courses will begin June 22nd and run through September 2nd.
Please email completed registration to Assistant Golf Professional Tyler Morse. You are also welcome to submit them directly to the course or call (503) 981-4653 to sign up.
What is The First Tee
The First Tee is an initiative created by the World Golf Foundation in 1997, serving to impact the lives of children by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character-development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
Although there are many sports that teach valuable lessons, The First Tee is unique in that it proactively teaches valuable life skills and healthy habits as part of the basic instruction program. In short The First Tee is an exciting way to combine golf instruction with important core values that will benefit your child now and in the future.
Registration Fees
Player through Ace level: $80 full session, eight week course
Program Levels
Player: Ages 6.5 – 17
These levels introduce how to play the game of golf, The First Tee Code of Conduct, appreciating the rules and etiquette of the game, and developing your game in golf and life. The Mulligan / Player level will run from April 4th – May 23rd on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.
Par: Ages 9 – 17 (previously exposed to golf)
This level encourages learning the game of golf as a fun pursuit or as a sport that they might play at the highest level. An equally important goal is to teach personal and social skills along with the values that golf teaches. The Par level will will run from April 6th – May 25th on Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Birdie: Ages 11 – 17 (prerequisite: passed Par level)
The Birdie Level is designed to help participants learn how to identify personal goals and ways to reach those goals. In addition to life skill training, participants in this class will receive advanced golf skill training. Birdie will will run from April 6th – May 25th on Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Eagle/Ace: Ages 13 – 17 (prerequisite: passed Birdie level)
In Eagle, participants receive advanced golf and course management skills training. Participants learn how to deal more effectively with others so they can become good citizens and exert a positive influence both at The First Tee and in their communities. They will be exposed to key skills including: how to resolve conflicts cooperatively, building a support team, respecting and appreciating diversity, and benefiting from others. They will also explore what it means to be healthy in body, mind, and heart. The Eagle Division will will run from April 6th – May 25th on Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
PGA Junior League
The OGA Golf Course is also excited to announce a new program PGA Junior League.
PGA Junior League is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls. PGA Jr League introduces boys and girls ages 7-13 to competitive golf through team vs. team competitions in structured leagues with a scramble format. This is a great way to introduce your child to competitive golf.
Fall courses will be available soon. Please check back for online registration link and PGA Junior League Fall Schedule.
