First Tee - Greater Chicago

Join First Tee – Greater Chicago at Play Like a Champion Day at Columbus Park on Thursday, June 25, from 10am - 1pm.

Spend the day learning the game alongside Chicago Police Department officers and local youth. Be sure to stop by our chipping and putting stations and meet our First Tee – Greater Chicago coaches.

Click the link in our bio to register. We hope to see you there!

REGISTER FOR OUR U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP POOL!
Click on link in bio to register! (You will receive an email with a link to make your picks.)

Summer camp is officially underway!

Check out some highlights from our first week of camps as participants sharpen their golf skills, build friendships, and enjoy a summer full of learning and fun!

Join us in congratulating First Tee – Greater Chicago alumni, Jasmine McGhee on being named a 2026 First Tee Scholar!

This fall, Jasmine will attend Cornell University, where she’ll continue pursuing her academic and professional goals.

The First Tee College Scholarship Program recognizes participants who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, character, and community involvement. We’re proud to celebrate Jasmine and all she has accomplished through First Tee.

We’re incredibly proud of Jasmine and excited to see all she’ll accomplish in this next chapter. Having watched her grow through the program over the years, it’s especially meaningful to celebrate her as she prepares to graduate and begin her college journey. We can’t wait to see where the future takes her!

Big news! Please join us in welcoming Ryan Baker as the new CEO of First Tee – Greater Chicago. ⛳

A familiar face to Chicago sports fans, Ryan brings decades of leadership, storytelling, and a passion for using sports to make a difference. As a longtime supporter of our mission, he’s ready to help us reach even more kids and teens across Chicago.

Ryan officially joins us on July 13, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead. Welcome to the team, Ryan!

And that’s a wrap on our 4 week Sunshine Through Golf program!

Over the past month, we welcomed approximately 250 participants each Thursday, creating opportunities for people with special needs to enjoy the game, connect with others, and create memories! It’s been incredible to see the enthusiasm and growth with this program.

Huge thanks to the CDGA for their partnership and support in making this possible!

Thank you as well to our coaches, volunteers, and participants for making this such a success. We are so grateful for everyone who made these past 4 weeks so memorable!

Foursomes are still available for our Corporate Challenge Golf Outing on July 20th! Act fast before they’re gone! Click the link in our bio to register.

Questions? Email Jesse Steinberg at [email protected]

Happy First Tee Week!

This week, we’re celebrating the coaches who show up day after day for our participants. We are thankful for the time, energy, patience, and encouragement they give to every kid they impact through First Tee – Greater Chicago.

Our coaches are the heart of what we do, and we’re so grateful for each of them!

Sunshine Through Golf is back!
We are proud to partner with the CDGA and Special Olympics Chicago by coaching their adult athletes, giving them the chance to learn and enjoy golf in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through this 4-week program, participants build confidence, social skills, coordination, and friendships, all while being introduced to the game of golf and the values that come with it!