First Tee

As one of FTSV’s most consistent, long-time Program Instructors, Coach Keith has mentored hundreds of participants from the PLAYer level up to the Eagle level. Learn more about Coach Keith.

First Tee Silicon Valley helps kids and teens discover what’s inside them, guide them to strengthen it and mentor them to put it into action in everything they do. As our financial needs meet an all-time high, please consider donating.

After joining in 2016, Amanda has advanced to our highest level. "First Tee of Silicon Valley helped me discover methods to learn about myself and what I wanted when pursuing higher education."

Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer for a golf fan? Give them the benefits of joining the Caddy Club Appreciation Program.

Our team has leveraged this year’s "coachable moments" to strengthen our coaching infrastructure, expand everyone’s capacity as a mentor, and bond as a team. Learn about our added efforts in 2020 to make First Tee Silicon Valley a space of belonging for every participant.

Take part in an inclusive and friendly challenge between golf clubs benefiting the First Tee Silicon Valley to help us grow the game of golf while building game changers in our community. Learn how it works and how you can join the fun!

The Joyce Taylor Eagle Award and $4,000 Scholarship was presented to Nancy Rivera at the FTSV 2020 Invitational fundraiser. In her speech to the Invitational attendees, Nancy stressed the importance of carrying on and embodying First Tee values of giving back, and respecting diversity.

As an active participant advancing to the Birdie level, 8th grade student Leonardo has been with #FTSV since 2018 and has taken part in our STEM classes, Golf Play classes, and in our seasonal tournaments. Join Leonardo in Winter Classes, beginning December 1st. Registration opens November 4th.

Congratulations are in order for Borina Sutikto, a First Tee Silicon Valley participant and coach, who received a $1,000 college scholarship from First Tee trustees, Ed and Lisa Vaughan!

Our recent college scholarship recipient, Nancy Rivera, would like to personally thank you for the impact you have had on our program. Because of you, we work to actively create a space of belonging for every kid and teen no matter what walk of life.

In partnership with The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the PGA TOUR Superstore makes grants to chapters where the stores do business to empower local youth in the surrounding community. As the recipient of a generous $15,000 donation in support of the 2020 Classic at Baylands Golf Links, participants Isabella and Leonardo accepted the check for FTSV presented by East Palo Alto General Manager, Sandy Davison.

Our empowering curricula produce successfully functioning youth who connect with their community and report a >90% improvement rating in character building, golf skills, and service. Learn more about our impact on local youth and discover 18 Reasons to Fund the Future.

If you've recently taken up golf or are thinking about giving the game a shot, watch this video to help navigate a golf course and understand the different parts of the facility and how to use them.

Congrats to our 1st place winners of the Classic 2-Person Best Ball Net, John Bittrolff + Bruce Andreau from Audi Palo Alto. Thank you to all of our sponsors and players for supporting our inaugural Classic Tournament! Check out all the participant images in our Facebook photos with #ftsvclassic.

Golf provides a powerful vehicle to help kids grow and develop, building leadership and life skills that they can take to everything they do. Through our partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore, our chapter has been able to provide engaging and meaningful experiences for our participants at their stores. We’re taking this to the next level in 2021. Thanks to a new grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation we’ll be providing teens with the opportunity to attend a leadership program co-created with the stores.