Why Golf?

Experiences are our greatest teacher. First Tee believes in developing the ones that are just as fun as they are meaningful, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail, and better equipped for whatever comes their way next. Through our First Tee – North Coast programs, we see kids’ build self confidence, inspiring more active participation in leadership opportunities and events, community involvement, and college scholarships.

2026 Fall Session & Registration Calendar

Fall Session: September 8th – October 18th

Registration Begins Monday, August 3rd @ 8:00am

Click on the location listing below to register for the session.

First Tee – North Coast believes ALL kids should have an opportunity to participate in our programs. 

Families can apply for financial scholarship during the registration process.

Classes meet once a week at the designated time and location for the 6 week session

Equipment can be provided for participants without golf clubs

Please note that all dates, times, fees are subject to change.

Location2026 Fall SessionFirst Day of SessionFinal Day of SessionRegistration BeginsSession Fees per participant
Foxtail
Rohnert Park
Tuesday Afternoon
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Ages 6-12
September 8thOctober 13thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Peacock Gap
San Rafael
Tuesday Afternoon
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Ages 6-12
September 8thOctober 13thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$175.00
Bennett Valley
Santa Rosa
Wednesday Afternoon
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Ages 6-12
September 9thOctober 14thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Windsor GC
Windsor
Friday Afternoon
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Ages 6-12
September 11thOctober 16thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Bennett Valley
Santa Rosa
Saturday Morning
10:00am – 11:30am
Ages 12+
September 12thOctober 17thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Foxtail
Rohnert Park
Saturday Afternoon
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Ages 6-12
September 12thOctober 17thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Foxtail
Rohnert Park
Saturday Afternoon
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Ages 12+
September 12thOctober 17thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$110.00
Peacock Gap
San Rafael
Saturday Afternoon
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ages 6-12
September 12thOctober 17thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$175.00
Peacock Gap
San Rafael
Sunday Morning
9:00am – 10:30am
Ages 5-7
September 13thOctober 18thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$175.00
Peacock Gap
San Rafael
Sunday Morning
11:00am – 12:30pm
Ages 8-11
September 13thOctober 18thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$175.00
Peacock Gap
San Rafael
Sunday Afternoon
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Ages 12+
September 13thOctober 18thAugust 3rd
8:00am
$175.00

On the Golf Course

At First Tee North Coast, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves. 

By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do.

Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.

Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:

  • Understanding and managing emotions
  • Resolving conflicts
  • Setting up step-by-step goals
  • Planning for the future
  • Appreciating diversity
  • Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques

Advancing through the Program

At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.

Age 7-9

  • Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
  • Build inner strength and self-confidence
  • Learn to play golf
  • Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf

Age 10-11

  • Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
  • Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
  • Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways

Age 12-13

  • Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
  • Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
  • Support growth and development of early adolescents

Age 14+

  • Build character and support personal development
  • Develop additional golf skills and abilities
  • Look toward their future and plan their own paths
  • Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course