About Us

The First Tee of Augusta (FTA) is one Chapter of a national/international, non-profit youth initiative, The First Tee, created in 1997, by the World Golf Foundation to provide young people of all ethnic and economic backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. By engaging young people in a combination of life skills, leadership and golf activities, they are exposed to positive traits that will help them achieve success in life. In the process, participants become valuable assets to their community. The First Tee life skills and golf experience is the unique component that sets The First Tee apart from many other successful junior golf programs.

To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character-development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

To impact the lives of young people in the CSRA by creating affordable and accessible golf facilities primarily to serve those who have not previously had exposure to the game and its positive values.

The course in in great shape. Thanks to Superintendent Greg Asmann and his staff, as well as in-kind contributions of plants, the landscaping has been upgraded and the greens are rolling better than ever. Stop by and pay us a visit. Click the "learn more" to view an image of our course.

The First Tee of Augusta is Committed to R.E.L.A.T.I.O.N.S.H.I.P.S. Relational Approach – We want to build relationships with our students because we care about them. Encouragement – We want The First Tee of Augusta to be a place where students are encouraged to live up to their potential in life, school and golf. Laughter and Celebration - We want The First Tee of Augusta to be a place where students can laugh, have fun, and celebrate their accomplishments!