Welcome to The First Tee of Cleveland

What We Do:

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

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Nine Core ValuesTM Honesty
Nine Core ValuesTM Integrity
Nine Core ValuesTM Sportsmanship
Nine Core ValuesTM Respect
Nine Core ValuesTM Confidence
Nine Core ValuesTM Responsibility
Nine Core ValuesTM Perseverance
Nine Core ValuesTM Courtesy
Nine Core ValuesTM Judgment

What’s new at The First Tee of Cleveland

TFTC honors George F. Bigham, P.G.A.

We are proud to honor legend George F. Bigham, Life Member P.G.A. and dedicate the putting green as "The George F. Bigham Putting Green".
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GIRLS GOLF is BACK!

The Summer 2013 schedule is here! Sign up now. Limited availability.
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The First Tee of Cleveland's 14th Annual Benefit

Mark your calendars now! The First Tee of Cleveland's 14th Annual Benefit will be Monday, August 12th, 2013 at Quail Hollow Country Club.
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Windmill Golf Center

The First Tee of Cleveland will now offer programming at Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia.
Thank you to everyone who attended our OPEN HOUSE on April 13th and to all our TFTC volunteers and guests who supported us.
There is still time to sign-up!
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Windmill in the News Leader

Thank you to Jeff Saunders at The News Leader for the fantastic article about The First Tee of Cleveland at Windmill Golf Center in Macedonia.
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Kids Kicking Cancer

June 15, 2013
TFTC is proud to support UHHS' Kids Kicking Cancer
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Yours Truly

Learn how Yours Truly is supporting The First Tee of Cleveland.
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2013 Programming - REGISTER YEAR ROUND!

Thank you to everyone for making our 2012 Programming Season so successful.
Our 2013 schedule for Washington Park, Newburgh Heights, is now out!
Please complete the attached forms as soon as possible since some classes are limited.
If you have any questions, please call 216.641.7799.
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Corporate Sponsorship

Become a Corporate Sponsor today!
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One and Only

The First Tee Home Office has offered a terrific funding opportunity to our chapter. We have a chance to secure a matching 1/2 grant from Johnson & Johnson. The “string” is an incredibly EASY ONE: all we need is 100 (ONE hundred) new donors to give to us to achieve it. The donation can be as little as ONE dollar…! Only ONE dollar, ONE time…! Honest! That’s IT!
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The First Tee and the Golf Channel

Celebrating The First TeeThis one-hour special on Golf Channel features The First Tee Campaign for 10 Million Young People and several of The First Tee programs that are making an impact.
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The First Tee of Cleveland video

NEW! Check out our new video featuring our own TFTC Participants!
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2012 Fall Newsletter update

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Charitable Giving

Five Philanthropic Approaches that May Lower Your Taxes
Unless Congress takes action, the Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire on December 31st, and could lead to higher taxes in 2013. Learn 5 ways to use charitable giving to maximize your tax advantages.
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New Partnership with Barrington Gifts

Purchase gifts of distinction and benefit the youth of TFTC at the same time!
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Buy4

Help support TFTC just by shopping with Buy4.Shop from the comfort of your home this holiday season through Buy4.com. A percentage of every sale will be donated to our organization.
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TFTC and Land's End

Why promote a designer when you can promote TFTC?!
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Classic Chevrolet

Thank you to Classic Chevrolet in Mentor, part of the Classic Auto Group family, for becoming a 2012 Birdie Level Corporate Partner. Our goal is to impact 10,000 children in Northeast Ohio through our various initiatives, which would not be possible without their generous support.

We now have a Facebook Page

Please visit our Facebook page. We are in the process of adding more photos. Let us know what kind of information you would like you would like to see! Feel free to send us your photos of the events held here:)

Department of Defense

Please click on Learn More to get a Program Overview
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Become an Ambassador!

The new Ambassador Program has replaced our Membership Program!
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Audited Financial Statements

Audited Financial Statements Available Upon Request to the Executive Director

Home Office News

THE PLAYERS 2013 to Highlight The First Tee » Wells Fargo announces winners of Succeeding Together contest and $150,000 in donations » The First Tee Swings into Savannah-Chatham Elementary Schools » Wells Fargo Contest Asks Teen Golfers How Teamwork Fosters Success » The First Tee Recognizes "Outstanding Participants" Among Awards Presented » Vince Gill, Annika Sorenstam Among Attendees at The First Tee Network Meeting » John Deere Donates $1 Million to The First Tee® » Golf Digest & Power Balance® Bring Golfers Who Give Back Franchise to Life » Thirty-Two Teens Selected to Attend The First Tee Outstanding Participant Summit in March 2013 » The First Tee Partners with Springfield College to Provide Family Resources for Chapters » More Than 100 Teens Recognized as The First Tee Scholars - Class of 2013 » The First Tee Partners with David Donatucci to Provide Fitness Resources to Chapters » Donors Support The First Tee’s Campaign to Reach 10 Million Young People » The Coca-Cola Company Awards Scholarships to Five Participants of The First Tee » Elementary School Students Link Life Lessons with Golf » Wyndham Worldwide Becomes Trustee of The First Tee, Pledging a One Million Dollar Donation » The First Tee of Metropolitan New York and Nassau County to Host Life Skills and Leadership Academy » Tyler Broach Wins Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach » The First Tee and VISION54 See Eye-to-Eye on Young People’s Futures » The 2012 Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach Showcases World-Class Golf » The First Tee Participants Recognized by RBS, Awarded Scholarships » The First Tee Launches Exclusive eBay Charity Auction for Campaign for 10 Million Young People » The First Tee Selects 80 Participants To Play At Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach » Johnson & Johnson Supports Values-Based Educational Programs Through Sponsorship of The First Tee » The First Tee Campaign for 10 Million Young People Makes Progress » THE PLAYERS 2012 to highlight The First Tee » TPC Network joins forces with ClubCorp, Heritage Golf Group and GolfNow.com to support The First Tee » New program, “Live Green,” developed in partnership with The Toro Company and Audubon International » Golf Channel becomes Proud Media Partner of The First Tee » Arnold Palmer Announced as a Trustee » PGA TOUR Superstore Controlling Owner Arthur M. Blank Donates $1 Million to The First Tee » Golf Channel to Highlight The First Tee Dec. 19 » Annika Sorenstam to Headline All-Star Cast of Presenters at Future Leaders Forum » Annika Sorenstam to Visit East Harlem School to Support Wellness Transformation Project » Elementary School Students Learn to Link Golf Skills with Life Lessons » Participants from The First Tee to Play Alongside LPGA Pros During Walmart NW Arkansas Championship » CASIE CATHREA WINS AT PEBBLE BEACH » TWENTY-TWO JUNIOR PARTICIPANTS ADVANCE AT NATURE VALLEY FIRST TEE OPEN » THE FIRST TEE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO IMPACT 10 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE » THE FIRST TEE NINE HEALTHY HABITS TO INCLUDE CONTENT FROM SUN SAFETEE » PARTICIPANTS OF THE FIRST TEE RECOGNIZED, AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP » 70 PARTICIPANTS OF THE FIRST TEE SELECTED TO PLAY NATURE VALLEY FIRST TEE OPEN AT PEBBLE BEACH » PRO FIELD TAKING SHAPE FOR THE NATURE VALLEY FIRST TEE OPEN AT PEBBLE BEACH » THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2011 TO HIGHLIGHT THE FIRST TEE » 2XU COMPRESSION JOINS THE FIRST TEE’S CORPORATE SUPPLIER PROGRAM » NATIONAL BLACK GOLF HALL OF FAME INDUCTS THREE » PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE DONATES $25,000 TO SUPPORT THE FIRST TEE » HOLE IN ONE CHALLENGE PARTNERS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHAPTERS » NATURE VALLEY BECOMES NEW TITLE SPONSOR OF PEBBLE BEACH EVENT » NBC SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS THE FIRST TEE, CONNECTION TO BUSH FAMILY »
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A Program that Works

Research Validates

In a past independent research study of The First Tee, 73% of young people at participating chapters reported high confidence in their ability to do well academically and 52% credited the program fort their ability to appreciate diversity.

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Our Impact

The First Tee believes young people in our community are our future leaders. Our programs impact youth and expose them to core values like respect, integrity and perseverance.

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How We Help

One-third of young people say they lack adult role models. The First Tee provides quality youth programs that include adult mentors and safe places.

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