Building Character in Youth Through Golf — Serving San Jose, the Peninsula, and the South Bay
First Tee – Silicon Valley is a youth development nonprofit that empowers kids and teens ages 7-17 to become game changers through golf. We serve families across San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and the greater Bay Area with affordable programs that build character, confidence, and life skills that last far beyond the course.
Our Mission
First Tee – Silicon Valley develops youth through golf. We enable kids and teens to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. We make our programs accessible to youth of different backgrounds and perspectives and affordable to families experiencing financial hardship.
Register Your Kid for Golf & Life Skills Classes
Learn about our affordable golf and life skills programs for kids and teens ages 7-17. Find out what we coach, how to register, and when classes are offered across the Bay Area.
Become a Youth Volunteer Coach
Mentor kids and teens while giving back to your community. Join our team of Volunteer Coaches in San Jose, Palo Alto and Gilroy — no golf expertise required, just a passion for youth development.
Donate to Support Bay Area Youth
Your support helps us provide affordable golf and life skills programs to kids who would otherwise be unable to participate. Every donation directly impacts a young person’s future.