Opportunities

Local Opportunities

Seasonal Tournaments

Girls Golf

  • An opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the game of golf while empowering participants to feel confident, build self-esteem and make new friends in an all-girl environment. Girls Golf seasonal events are open to all FTSV participants. Sign up for the next event through the parent portal. If you have any questions, contact Manny Gallardo – [email protected] or 408-508-4887.
  • Girls/Coach Golf Play Day – Saturday, May 11th – Rancho Del Pueblo, San Jose (Versión Español)
  • CLICK HERE to Register for Girls Golf

Scholarships

  • Participants will be selected based on achievement, longevity, and financial need.
  • Joyce Taylor Eagle Award
  • Dennis Kettmann Eagle Award
  • Student Athlete Eagle Award

Discount Cards

  • During your first season in each calendar year you will receive a discount card that provides golf course and practice range discounts at our 4 Golf Courses: Baylands, Rancho Del Pueblo, Gavilan and Los Lagos. Prices and restrictions depend on the course.

Field Trips

  • In February and September FTSV takes a group of participants to Pebble Beach Golf Course to observe a professional golf tournament. Watch for more information in January and August to register.

Ace Program

  • Includes (4) 8-week seminar classes & an Ace-Certification process
  • The classes and certification process allows participants the opportunity to apply the 6 First Tee Life Skills in 4 projects
  • Being Ace-Certified provides national recognition, networking opportunities, and an increase chance of securing acceptance into one of the national opportunities.
  • The (4) 8-week seminar classes include the following and are open to high school participants, new and returning.
    • Education – financial planning for college, college application process, school identification/exploration strategies
    • Career –  resume-building, interview skills, adaptive and content skill development, professional correspondence
    • Golf –  Golf psychology, optimal practice habits.
    • Give Back –  Going above and beyond, learning transferable skills, networking, professionalism
  • To register for an Ace class please visit our registration page during open registration, and for more information please contact [email protected], 408-508-4884

Regional Opportunities

Play Discount Card – Youth On Course

  • Providing youth with access to affordable golf – play hundreds of participating courses in Northern California for $5 or less. For more information and to sign up for a Youth on Course card please contact Manny Gallardo — [email protected] or call 408-508-4887.

Internships

  • Ages 14 and above gain valuable work experience at local country clubs

Caddie Program

  • Ages 14 and above can earn money for caddying at local country clubs and develop networking skills

First Tee (National) Opportunities

  • The First Tee Home Office provides event and scholarship Opportunities. The application process is overseen by the local chapter Phoenix Jarrell-Desch – [email protected] or 650-887-7104. The participants are selected by the Home Office. Click here for more information.