About Us


Establishment    
The First Tee of Greater Miami Valley began from affiliation with the Bob Kramer Youth Golf Academy (Middletown, Ohio) in 2004.  We began programming in 2005 by serving 45 area youth.

Mission
To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

Vision
We believe golf changes kids' lives.  Our The First Tee chapter will impact Greater Miami Valley youth by instilling life skills, core values and healthy habits through the inspirational coaching and mentoring of dedicated adults.

Participant Reach    
Serving youth in Butler, Montgomery and Warren counties, our chapter reached 5,892 young people in 2012 through five affiliate programs and 13 National School Programs.

The First Tee Founding Partners
    MASTERS, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, & USGA
    Founding Corporate Partner-Shell Oil Company.           

Locations
    Hamilton, OH - Joe Nuxhall's Golf Center, 
Potter's Park Golf Course & Twin Run Golf Course
    Dayton, OH -  Community, Kittyhawk & Madden Golf Centers
                                Wright Patterson Air Force Base
    Lebanon, OH - Shaker Run Golf Club
    Oxford, OH - Indian Ridge Golf Club
    Thirteen National School Programs (6 - Butler County, 5 - Montgomery County, & 2 - Warren County). 

Click Here to view our chapter's Service Area Map

Staffing
One Executive Director (PGA), One Program Director, Five Head Coaches (1 PGA Professional) & Ten Assistant Life Skills Coaches

Volunteers
More than 70 volunteers, 14 board members and six advisory board members.       

Home Office Highlights

Our History

The First Tee has grown into a vibrant youth development organization reaching young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and other programming locations.
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Our Impact

How does The First Tee programs help young people?
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A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.
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