2025 Youth Special Events:
NAIA Boys National Championships Clinic
📅 Monday, May 19 | 🕔 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 TPC Deere Run
Calling all young golfers! Boys ages 11 and up are invited to a special, boys-only clinic featuring one-on-one time with elite college athletes preparing to compete for a national championship.
This exclusive event offers hands-on instruction and interaction with top-level players in a dynamic, high-energy setting. Participants will rotate through:
- The driving range
- Putting green
- Chipping area
- And even get some on-course playing time at the iconic TPC Deere Run!
🎟️ Cost: FREE
Equipment: Participants must bring their own golf clubs.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from some of the best in college golf while playing on a PGA Tour course. Space is limited, secure your spot today!
Drive Your Dreams
📅 June 5 & August 14 | 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Highland Springs Golf Course
We’re excited to launch our first-ever Vision Board Event, designed especially for girls ages 11 and up! This empowering, two-part series encourages creativity, self-expression, and personal growth in a fun and supportive environment.
Led by Rachel Pitchford, founder of Life Advisor LLC, each session guides participants through building a personalized vision board, a visual roadmap of their goals, dreams, and aspirations.
🌟 No experience or equipment needed!
All materials will be provided by First Tee.
🎟️ Cost: $20 per participant
(One-time fee covers both sessions)
This is a girls-only event created to inspire confidence, goal-setting, and positive mindset-building while connecting with peers and having fun.
Spots are limited, reserve yours today and take the first step toward envisioning your future!
Breakfast of Champions, John Deere Classic
Breakfast with the Pros
📅 Wednesday, July 2nd | 🕔 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍TPC Deere Run – 18th Hole Chalet
Join us for a one-of-a-kind morning at the John Deere Classic! Enjoy a delicious breakfast while mingling with rising stars of professional golf in an exclusive setting overlooking the iconic 18th hole at TPC Deere Run.
This event is open to all ages—youth and adults alike are welcome!
🎟️ Tickets: $25 per person – Includes breakfast and a Wednesday grounds ticket to the John Deere Classic (emailed to guests 15 and older).
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you hear firsthand stories and insights from some of the sport’s top young talent. Past guests have included:
- Neal Shipley – Ohio State University
- Luke Clanton – Florida State University
- Jackson Buchanan – University of Illinois
- Cole Sherwood – Vanderbilt University
Don’t miss this chance to kick off your JDC experience with great food and great company, right where the pros play.
Drive. Chip. Putt.
📅 Wednesday, July 9th | 🕔 TBD
📍Highland Springs Golf Course
Drive, Chip and Putt is open to boys and girls ages 7-15. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four age categories: 7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old; and 14-15 years old.
🎟️ Cost: FREE
First Tee, Parent / Child Putting Tournament Fundraiser
📅 Friday, August 22nd | 🕔 TBD
📍Palmer Hills Golf Course
More details to come soon
Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser – Adult Teams Only
📅 Monday, September 15th | 🕔 7:30am or 12:30pm Tee Times
📍TPC Deere Run
Join us for our annual Golf Outing Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! All proceeds go right back into our programs to support scholarships, facility upgrades, special experiences for youth, and so much more!
🎟️ Cost: $1,000 per team
Lots Sponsorship opportunities available!
3rd Annual Junior Golf Tournament
📅 Sunday, September 21st | 🕔 10:30am
📍Emeis Golf Course
Tee times will begin at 10:30am and continue throughout the afternoon
🎟️ Cost: $25.00 per competitor
Every golfer at every age division is allowed a caddie
BOYS & GIRLS Divisions:
6-7 Years Old – 6 holes, Boys & Girls – Jr. Tee’s
8-10 Years Old – 9 holes, Girls– Jr. Tee’s, Boys– Forward Tee’s
11-13 Years Old – 9 Holes, Girls- Forward Tee’s, Boys – Gold Tee’s
14-16 Years Old – 18 Holes, Girls– Forward Tee’s, Boys- White Tee’s
🎃 Spooktacular Scramble
📅 Sunday, October 12th | 🕔 1:00pm
📍Red Hawk Golf Course
Join us for a frightfully fun day on the fairways! Youth participants are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costumes and play our 9-hole course in a lighthearted, spooky-themed golf scramble. This event is all about fun, creativity, and community!
Event Highlights:
- 🎯 Costume Contest with prizes for Most Creative, Funniest, and Best Group Theme
- 🏌️♂️ 9-Hole Scramble – Kids will play in teams, enjoying modified, age-appropriate format and tee boxes
- 🍭 Treat Stations on select holes (no tricks—just safe, allergy-friendly goodies)
- 📸 Photo Booth with fall-themed and golf props
- 🧛 “Haunted Hole” Challenge with fun surprises (nothing too scary!)
Open to all First Tee participants and their friends!
Parents and guardians are welcome to join in the fun or cheer from the sidelines.
🎟️ Cost: Free or donation-based to support scholarships (optional)