First Tee – Silicon Valley’s 25th Anniversary (2025) is a year-long celebration of our 25 years of positive impact for our FTSV family and local community.
In addition to recognizing our achievement at all our Events, FTSV will commemorate our Silver Anniversary at our special Community Day on August 16th at Rancho del Pueblo in San Jose. Check our events page in the coming months for event details.
2025 Events – SAVE THE DATE
Please save the dates for FTSV events which are designed for our community, participants, supporters (both individual and corporate), and families.
Attending our events is a great way for all individuals to learn more about us while having fun. They also provide a wonderful opportunity for corporations to sponsor our youth programs while entertaining customers and clients.
The money raised from these events and our private Invitational in July funds and sustains our youth development program.
- at Mexican Heritage Plaza on Saturday, March 8, 2025
- a fun, social event for the whole FTSV Family and Supporters.
- Sponsorships available and family registration is OPEN NOW
- at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club on Friday, June 6, 2025
- a golf tournament, lunch and dinner — our largest event of the year
- Sponsorships available and registration is OPEN NOW
- Donate a minimum of $30 per month for at least 12 months to become a recurring member of our Caddy Club (or make a One-Time $360 donation)
- Receive an email confirmation with a link to register in a “tiered” fantasy golf pool for each of the 4 Major championships
- Watch your team compete for $16,000 in donated prizes
Partner Events – OPEN to Public
- Fund the Kids Tournament – Gilroy Golf Course – Saturday, September 20, 2025
- KRTY.com Writer’s Cup – Cinnabar Hills Golf Club – Monday, October 6, 2025
Community Events
In addition to our 25th Celebration Event on August 16th, Community Events occur once every quarter on a Saturday. These events bring the local communities we serve together to experience our program in a fun, no pressure environment. If interested in attending or getting involved with our Community Events, contact Program Director, Chris Moreno-Hunt [email protected].
Learn About FTSV’s 25-year History
Our youth development program dates back to 2000 when the San Jose Sports Authority (SJSA) and founding Board Chair, Victor M. Arrañaga, Jr. created the Eagles junior golf program for East San José youth at Rancho del Pueblo. In 2005, the Eagles became The First Tee of San José, a new chapter within The First Tee network of over 180 internationally, while remaining a program of SJSA. Having grown substantially by early 2012, the program expanded to all Santa Clara County and East Palo Alto and changed its name (and license) to The First Tee of Silicon Valley. The year 2014 began a new era as we separated from SJSA and became a new, 501c3, non-profit entity, The Future Talent of Silicon Valley DBA First Tee – Silicon Valley. Southern San Mateo County (north to Hwy 92) and Hollister were added to our service area in 2018. We have taught our life skills and golf skills curriculum to over 100,000 youth since 2000.
Published: 01-09-2025
