All About First Tee – West Michigan
Part of the GRKIDS.com 2026 Summer Camp Guide!
First Tee – West Michigan offers golf lessons throughout the summer for kids ages 7 – 17. Their program is designed to not only teach skills that are good for the golf course, but also incorporates life skills that will last kids for years to come.
Learn new skills or level up your golf game this summer and beyond with these engaging, one of a kind golf lessons.
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What makes your camp stand out from the rest?
What makes First Tee – West Michigan unique is the focus on more than just golf.
Participants build confidence, character, and life skills while learning the fundamentals of the game through fun, hands-on activities that emphasize respect, responsibility, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
Programs welcome kids ages 7–17 of all skill levels in a supportive, inclusive environment where participants can succeed at their own pace.
With scholarships and accessible programming, First Tee – West Michigan helps break down barriers to golf, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed on and off the course.
Class hours: 6-week class sessions, 1.5 hours per class. Days and times vary by class.
Price: $90 per six-class session per student. Free for students eligible for MI income assistance programs or families experiencing financial hardship.
What’s a typical day like from start to finish?
Each First Tee – West Michigan class blends golf instruction with character and life skills development.
Each session focuses on a different golf fundamental and one of First Tee’s Five Key Commitments, giving participants a new skill and theme to explore each week.
Life skills are woven throughout the class as participants rotate through 2–3 stations featuring instruction, interactive games, and hands-on activities, with coaches providing guidance and encouragement.
Classes wrap up with a group reflection, and participants may earn a Game Changer Award for demonstrating the Key Commitment of the day.
First Tee's Five Key Commitments:
1. Pursuing Goals
2. Growing through Challenge
3. Collaborating with Others
4. Building Positive Self-Identity
5. Using Good Judgment
It’s Time to Sign Up for First Tee – West Michigan!
Sign your kids up today for First Tee – West Michigan’s summer programs. Your little golfers will thank you!
