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 $25 and start June 15th. 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 2020. All age divisions will offer two sessions: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Classes start the week of June 15th and end the last week of July (no classes the week of July 1st – 4th). 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.
Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, we would like to encourage participants to register for classes on-line. If you have any questions about registration and classes, please contact Coach Sam Witherby at smw3210@gmail.com.
Cross/van Pelt Learning Center
REGISTER
Session |
Dates |
Time |
AGE |
Levels |
| Mondays/Wednesdays | June 15 – July 29 | 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 | ||
| 2:15 – 4:00 PM | 14-17 year olds, advanced | Par , Birdie, Eagle |
REGISTER
Session |
Dates |
Time |
age |
Levels |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays | June 16 – July 30 | 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 | ||
| 2:15 – 4:00 PM | 14-17 year olds, advanced | Par , Birdie, Eagle |
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.
