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(FTSV Parents/Guardians Participate in FREE Golf Clinic Published:11/13/2025) On Saturday, November 8th, First Tee – Silicon Valley held a free golf clinic for FTSV parents/guardians at Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course. Thank you so much to all who attended! We hope that everyone had fun, learned helpful golf techniques, and gained confidence to play with your child(ren).

During the clinic, FTSV staff members demonstrated how we structure our classes and curriculum. We introduced our Golf Cue curriculum and offered all parents/guardians individual golf tips. Afterwards, parents put their new skills to the test with fun games just like it’s done in our participant classes.

FTSV believes that when parents/guardians understand and are involved in their participants’ golf journey, everyone has more fun and sees improvement more quickly. Our goal is to provide the resources and guidance so that the parents/guardians feel motivated to join their kid(s) and play together as a family.

Starting any sport can feel intimidating. With golf, there are terms and jargon that can be challenging, so we created a resource document and a video that details what you need to know to get range balls, set a tee time, and everything else you need to know when playing on a golf course.

We encourage parents/guardians to practice during their kid’s class. If you don’t have clubs, please come ask us, or ask to borrow/check out clubs at the pro-shop. Our coaches and staff are available and happy to provide additional information about playing/practicing golf.

Golf is a game you can enjoy your whole life. From everyone at FTSV, we hope to see you out at the course.

Our next parent clinic will be 11/7/26.

(Girls Golf: Teen Clinic) On Saturday, May 31^st, First Tee – Silicon Valley (FTSV) hosted our very first Girl’s Golf Teen Clinic at Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course.

During this clinic, eighteen participants were able to experience 3 advanced lessons on the putting, chipping, and range areas. They were able to practice as much as they liked while our FTSV coaches provided feedback and advanced tips.

Our putting lesson was led by Coach Angelina and Coach Annie; two accomplished golfers who understand the importance of staying cool during fierce competition. They discussed the importance of keeping a cool head when frustrated. Our teens were taught how to prepare for a long putt and the importance of leaving it in an area known as your “comfort zone.” An imaginary circle where a golfer knows they’ll make the putt 80% of the time.

Girls Golf: Teen Clinic – On the range…

our lesson was led by Coach Tracy, a former professional golfer on the LPGA Future’s Tour as well as Norah, our First Tee National Champion. While giving advanced tips on the full swing, our coaches also discussed the importance of nutrition and hydration during a golf round and how hunger affects the mental state.

Lastly, on the chipping green led by Coach Phoenix, a dedicated Program Coordinator for FTSV, as well as Coach Joey, a nationally nominated participant for the First Tee PURE Insurance Tournament. They discussed importance of making smart choices and how to select the right golf club for specific chipping conditions. Our participants were excited to learn how to hit a flop shot!

One of our participants, Natalia, shared her thoughts on the event: “I really enjoyed the teen clinic. Coach Norah explained things to me in a way that my private coaches couldn’t. Norah’s instructions were easy to understand, and I started to hit the ball better because of it. She’s my favorite coach!”

Speaking of Norah, she was proud to see the success of the event, “Thank you so much for inviting me to coach! It’s amazing to see so many female teens together. You really don’t see that too often on the golf course!”

Golf can be a challenging sport as it takes deliberate practice, patience, and a growth mindset. It can be even more challenging for a female teen since 66% of girls drop out of golf by the time they are 12 years old. We’re proud to be able to host an event where our girls can feel empowered, seen, and heard.

Many thanks to Coach Phoenix, Joey, Norah, Tracy, Annie, and Angelina! Thank you for being great mentors!

For future events, visit our Our Opportunities page or contact Manny Gallardo – [email protected].

Published: 06-12-2025