First Tee - Greater Dallas

First Tee – Greater Dallas is a youth development organization empowering young people to build the strength of character that will guide them for a lifetime. By integrating the game of golf with a proven life skills curriculum, we create active learning experiences that help kids develop resilience, self-confidence, and inner strength that extends far beyond the golf course. We are proud to say, We’re Building Game Changers.

Our impact is clear. In 2024 alone, we awarded $175,000 in college scholarships to 32 participants, contributing to a program that has provided over $1.1 million in scholarships since 2011. More than 90% of our scholarship recipients graduate or remain enrolled in college, preparing them for meaningful careers and leadership in their communities.

The success of our participants also shines through national competition. One of our own, Jacob Lewallen-Le, captured the title at the First Tee National Championship, a prestigious event hosted at Duke University that brought together the best participants from across the country. His achievement reflects the excellence and character our chapter works to instill in every young person.

This year, your support goes even further. Thanks to a generous private donor, every gift to First Tee Greater Dallas will be matched dollar for dollar through our Matching Grant Challenge, doubling your impact on the lives of kids and teens across North Texas. This donor has been a cornerstone in building our RCV Leadership & Learning Center, and their continued generosity ensures we can expand programming, train and retain outstanding coaches, and provide more scholarships to deserving students.

When you give, you are not just funding a program. You are investing in the future of young people who are learning integrity, perseverance, and confidence through golf. Together, we can continue “Building Game Changers” who will shape their communities and beyond.