WELCOME
Founded in 2008 by Bo and Bob Van Pelt, First Tee – Indiana in Richmond is currently impacting over 200 Richmond youth ages 7-18. The Bo Van Pelt/Cross Learning Center at Glen Miller Driving Range is home to our practice facility. In addition to a driving range and three hole par three course, we have our own building with access to a kitchen, computers, and learning space. Our eight-week classes cost $35 and start June 7th. Find out more information about what we are doing on our Facebook Page.
SCHOLARSHIPS
First Tee – Indiana in Richmond offers scholarships to kids on a need basis. Our goal as a community is to ensure every kid has a place to learn, have fun, and cultivate friendships. If you would like to apply for financial assistance, you will have the option to do so during the on-line registration process. For further questions, please contact Luci Ross at lross@indianagolf.org
CLASS SCHEDULE
Lead Coach Sam Witherby and others will offer the following First Tee classes for 2021. All age divisions will offer two sessions: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Classes start the week of June 7th and end the last week of July (no classes the week of July 5th – 9th). All classes will be at the Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center at Glenn Miller Golf Course. Look for dates for Volunteer Orientation and the End of the Summer Celebration to be posted soon.
Richmond will host sign-up date at the Cross/VanPelt Learning Center on May 8, 15, and 22. If you have any questions about registration and classes, please contact Coach Sam Witherby at smw3210@gmail.com. A year-end celebration is planned for July 30th.
Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center
REGISTER
Session |
Dates |
Time |
Age |
Levels |
| Mondays/Wednesdays | June 7 – July 28 | 8:30-9:30 AM | 7 & 8 year olds | PLAYer, Par |
| 9:30-10:45 AM | 9 & 10 year olds | PLAYer, Par | ||
| 10:45 AM-12:00 PM | 11-13 year olds | PLAYer, Par, Birdie | ||
| 12:30-2:00 PM | 14-17 year olds | PLAYer, Par, Birdie, Eagle |
REGISTER
Session |
Dates |
Time |
Age |
Levels |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays | June 8 – July 29 | 8:30-9:30 AM | 7 & 8 years olds | PLAYer, Par |
| 9:30-10:45 AM | 9 &10 years olds | PLAYer, Par | ||
| 10:45 AM-12:00 PM | 11-13 year olds | PLAYer, Par, Birdie | ||
| 12:30-2:00 PM | 14-17 year olds | PLAYer, Par, Birdie, Eagle |
REGISTER
Session |
Dates |
Time |
Age |
Levels |
| Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays | June 7 – July 28 | 2:15-4:00 PM | 14-17 year olds, advanced | Par , Birdie, Eagle |
| *this session includes league play at Richmond area golf courses throughout June and July. |
THE GOLF CHANNEL
In 2016, we were featured on The Golf Channel’s Morning Drive as part of their #ThxPGAPro 100 year celebration. Check out the video below of our program and one of our participants, Jacey Cornett.
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VOLUNTEERING
As a nonprofit, we rely on volunteers to help run our programs. We currently have 17 summer volunteers who help deliver our green-grass Certifying Program. Along with teaching golf skills, our volunteers act as mentors to our participants. As a volunteer, you will be looked upon as a trustworthy, caring adult who models The First Tee’s Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Perseverance, Judgment, Responsibility, Respect, Courtesy, Confidence, and Sportsmanship. Please use the above VOLUNTEER button for more information.
