Lessons, Clinics and Programs

More than 50 programs conducted each year teach children about golf and life skills, including:   

*Group and individual lessons for junior and adult golfers.

*Spring break and summer camps

*Discovery golf, which is a developmentally appropriate program for 4, 5, and 6 year olds

*Outreach programs, which help children learn golf basics, are dedicated to nurturing disadvantaged children ages 7 to 17, building values that strengthen their character and guiding them in becoming responsible adults.

*Integrated into the programs are "The First Tee Nine Core Values", which include: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment.

Tournaments                                                                                      
The Children's Course is available for tournaments, fundraisers, golf marathons and corporate outings

Funding                                                                                          
The Children's Course is funded by private charitable foundations, corporations and individuals.  In addition, several fundraisers are held each year at the course to help defray operating costs.

Scholarships                                                                                       
The Children's Course works to keep fees reasonable.  However, scholarships, financial assistance and instruction are available for children.

History                                                                                          
The Children's Course is located in a beautiful setting nestled between the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers in Gladstone.  It originally opened for play in 1961 as an 18-hole, par 3 course.  In 1989, following the development of the apartments on the perimeter, the course was designed into a 9-hole, par 3 course.  In 1996 the course became dedicated to children.

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