About Us

We enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum, we create learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids carry to everything they do.

Our Mission

Our mission is to positively impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

After more than 15 years, we have built a strong presence in urban and rural surrounding areas of Toledo, OH. We are currently serving Lucas, Wood, Defiance, Henry, Hancock, Ottawa, Erie, and Monroe counties in SE Michigan and NW Ohio.

Staff and Leadership

The First Tee – Lake Erie Board and staff create and oversee all programming.

Meet the Team

Impact

Thank you to our donors for their continuous support of our programs and participants!

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In the Media

Take a closer look at current day operations, as well as the creation of our Hill Avenue location.

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Career Opportunities

Consider joining our coaching or volunteer staff.

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Gallery

First Tee participants finish up a day of practice at our new facility.
Our First Tee Tour participants pose for a picture together!
First Tee participant and Coach Logan share a celebratory fist bump!
Players pose for a picture on our golf cart.
Board Member, Alan, volunteering his time with First Tee participants.
One of our First Tee school programs, 2022.
Our First Tee participants gearing up for an awesome summer!
Using our brand new driving range!