Course Program

Overview

  • Register for an 8-week set of classes in San Jose, Palo Alto or Gilroy – Locations
  • Choose one class a week (same day, same time) for the 8-weeks.
  • All classes are organized by grade groups – Grades 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12
  • Each grade group has a Practice class (6/8 weeks on practice areas) and a Course class(6/8 weeks on golf course). If you are new to golf, then we encourage you to take the Practice class first. Both classes are open to all skill levels.
  • Each week the different grade groups will learn one tool and related tips from each – Life Skill, Golf Cue, Golf Ready.
  • Open to all youth 2nd grade & up. Equipment Provided.
  • Eight classes (12 hours of instruction)
  • Registration fee – $250 for San Jose (Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course) and Gilroy (Gavilan College Golf Course) & $300 for Palo Alto Golf Course (Baylands Golf Links)
  • Financial aid is available on a sliding scale and can reduce the fee to $20-$180.
  • Apply for financial aid during registration process (3rd step).
  • Please click here (Versión Español) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Schedule

  • 2025 Summer — Registration Opens Wednesday 5/14 at 11am — Season from Tuesday 6/10 to Saturday 8/9. Break Week 7/1-7/5
  • 2025 Fall — Registration Opens Wednesday 8/13 at 11am — Season from Tuesday 9/9 to Saturday 11/01
  • 2025 Winter — Registration Opens Wednesday 11/5 at 11am — Season from Tuesday 12/2 to Saturday 2/07/26. Break Weeks 12/23-01/03

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How to Register

  • Select the ‘Register’ button.
  • Select the ‘Login’ button in the top right-hand section of the page and login to your account or create a new account. You can see the class options without logging in, however you will not be able to register for any classes without first logging in. 
  • You will see all FTSV class and event options listed. For that reason we recommend using the filters on the left-hand side to sort by the age, location, time and date that interest you.
  • Register by grade (not by skill).
  • Select participant(s) and choose a session to add to your cart
  • Go to your cart and follow the prompts to complete your registration. *If applying for financial aid, you will be asked about your financial aid status during the online registration process. Once you submit your request and are approved, you will receive an approval email and will have 48 hours to complete your registration.
  • Click here for the registration video tutorial.
  • Registration fills up quickly so be sure to create an account and familiarize yourself with the registration process in advance of registration opening.

How We Coach?

  • We are focused on building relationships, fostering teamwork and inclusion, and creating an engaging activity-based learning environment that makes learning interactive and fun
  • Our classes use golf games to build character and deliver the First Tee’s Life Skills Experience (LSE)
  • For more information on our coaching philosophy click here (Versión Español)

What We Coach?

Our curriculum consists of three parts – Life Skills, Golf Cues, Golf Readiness. We have two types of sessions – Core Curriculum and Golf Advancement, with a third session available for high school participants, called Ace.

  1. Core Curriculum Classes
    • 24 lessons that each include Life Skills, Golf Cues, and Golf Readiness
    • Organized over four (4) grade groups so that peers stay together
    • For example, Life Skills include: Showing Respect, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, Making Good Choices, Pursuing Goals, Overcoming Challenges
    • Click here (Versión Español) for more details on our curriculum
    • Click here (Versión Español) for more information on our grade groups, achievements and challenges
  2. Golf Advancement Classes
    • Designed to assist golf skill development
    • Current sessions —  Golf Rounds and Golf Play.
    • Future sessions — Golf STEM and Golf Practice TBD
    • Organized over grade groups so that peers stay together
    • Click here (Versión Español) for more information
  3. Ace Classes
    • A series of (4) 8-week classes, where participants incorporate self-exploration, investigate potential education and career plans, demonstrate leadership & investment in their community, & develop goals and real-world assets to kick-start their future.
    • The following (4) 8-week classes are open to participants 14-17 years old, new & returning:
      • Education class (Fall – Sept to Oct) – financial planning for college, college application process, school identification/exploration strategies
      • Give Back class (Winter – Dec to Feb) –  going above and beyond, learning transferable skills, networking, professionalism
      • Career class (Spring – Mar to May) –  resume-building, interview skills, adaptive and content skill development, professional correspondence, and career explorations
      • Golf class (Summer – Jun to Aug) –  golf psychology, optimal practice habits, and goal setting
    • Click here (Versión Español) for more information

Questions?

Policies and Program Overview Guide (Versión Español)

2025 Summer Parent Orientation Agenda (Versión Español)