Angela Zhang wins national title at Drive, Chip and Putt Championships
Angela Zhang of Bellevue, Wash. may be a young star in the making after her dominant performance, winning the Girls 7-9 division (more…)
Tag: Golf 4 Kids
Why I want my grandkids to play golf
by Jeff Tolman I am blessed to have four happy, healthy, wonderful grandchildren, ages nine, seven, three and one. (more…)
Registration Now Open For Drive, Chip And Putt Qualifiers
The USGA, PGA of America and the Masters Tournament announced that qualifying registration for Drive, Chip, and Putt is now officially open (more…)
Qualifying schedule announced for 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt
The USGA, Masters Tournament and the PGA of America have released the qualifying schedule for the 2019-2020 Drive, Chip and Putt season (more…)
Team Washington among those competing in PGA Jr. League Championship
Twelve All-Star Teams of 10 junior golfers have won their respective Regional competitions to advance (more…)
USGA announces U.S. Junior field increase in 2020
Aligning with ongoing initiatives to expand its support of junior golf, the United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced (more…)
Local juniors to compete in PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach
The field of 81 PGA TOUR Champions players and 81 junior golfers is set for the 2018 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee (more…)
Home Course to host PGA Jr. League Regional
The Home Course will host a PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental Sept. 29-30. (more…)
Nate Stember wins Hogan Cup Individual Title
Nate Stember of Portland, Ore. won the individual title of the 50th Hogan Cup, held Aug. 11-12 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland. (more…)
50th Hogan Cup being held at Riverside G&CC
Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from the Western United States and Canada are gathering for the 50th playing of the Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches (more…)
Local junior Montgomery Ferreira earns invitation to LPGA Major Championship qualifier
Montgomery Ferreira of University Place, Wash. has been selected to compete in the (more…)
Seattle to host 2018 USA Special Olympic Games; golf included as one of the sports
Seattle, Washington will play host to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, the national games for Special Olympics in the United States. (more…)
LPGA Foundation offers scholarships to young female golfers
The 2018 LPGA Foundation scholarships are now available for application. These scholarship opportunities are available for all female junior golfers, and are not limited to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf participants. (more…)
Washington junior Zach Huang featured on Golf Channel's Morning Drive
Seattle native Zach Huang, a finalist at the 2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship held at August National last April, was featured by the Golf Channel on their Morning Drive (more…)
Qualifying schedule announced for 2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
The United States Golf Association, Masters Tournament and PGA of America have officially launched the sixth year of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship (more…)
UW Evans Scholars select their Executive Board
The very first executive board of the University of Washington Evans Scholars was announced on January 7, following elections that were held on the Seattle campus. (more…)
SentryWorld to Host 2019 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship
SentryWorld Golf Course in Stevens Point, Wis., has been selected by the USGA as the host site for the 71st U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship. (more…)
Winter youth golf clinics with The First Tee of Greater Seattle
The First Tee of Greater Seattle will host a three week Winter Clinic Series for juniors ages 7-18 at five different locations across King County. (more…)
Ryan Kallenberger named executive director of First Tee of South Puget Sound
Ryan Kallenberger has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of South Puget Sound, an organization that introduces young people to the established Nine Core Values (more…)
Spokane's Daisy Dickenson selected to represent hospital at PGA TOUR event
Daisy Dickenson, 11, a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane, will have the experience of a lifetime when she represents the local hospital (more…)
The First Tee of Greater Seattle selects Dan Wartelle as new executive director
Dan Wartelle has been named the new executive director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle, an international youth development organization that introduces the game of golf (more…)
Every Shot Counts with Mark Broadie
Join the First Tee of Greater Seattle and the Western Washington PGA Chapter on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Jefferson Park GC for an educational session featuring guest speaker Mark Broadie (more…)
New CEO appointed to lead The First Tee as it reaches 20-year milestone
Jersey City, New Jersey (September 29, 2017) – Keith Dawkins, an executive for Viacom’s Nickelodeon, will become The First Tee’s next CEO, it was announced today by the World Golf Foundation Board of Directors. (more…)
'Family Day' at Boeing Classic is Saturday, Aug. 26
On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Boeing Classic – the region’s premier annual PGA TOUR Champions event – will provide families an up-close opportunity to watch golf legends compete (more…)
Local First Tee chapters participate in inaugural Gearhart Cup
This past weekend nine participants from The First Tee of South Puget Sound and ten from The First Tee of Greater Seattle (more…)
Southern California wins 49th Hogan Cup; Arasu earns medalist honors
The team from Southern California pulled away on Sunday to win the 49th Eddie Hogan Cup Team Matches, held Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13 at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, Ore. (more…)
British Columbia wins team title at 45th Junior America's Cup
Team British Columbia won the 45th Annual Junior America’s Cup, which was held this week at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash. (more…)
Heidi Wills steps down from First Tee of Greater Seattle
An open letter from Craig Bruya, FTGS Board Chair It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we send well wishes to our fearless leader, Heidi Wills, as she completes her time as Executive Director of The First Tee of Greater Seattle. (more…)
Three Junior Players from Washington's First Tee Chapters Selected for PGA Tour Champions Event
The PGA TOUR Champions and The First Tee announced today the 81 junior golfers selected to play in the 2017 PURE Insurance Championship. (more…)
Junior America's Cup Returns to Washington: Team Washington looks to defend title at The Home Course
by Bart Potter When Washington state hosts the Junior America’s Cup team competition this July, it will do so as defending champion. (more…)
Highline College has scholarships available for young women golfers
If you are looking to play golf in college and continue your education, the Highline College women’s golf program has scholarships available for the fall of 2017. (more…)
Alvin Kwak medals at U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier at Classic Golf Club; Gunnar Knutson medals at Rock Creek
Alvin Kwak of Mukilteo, Wash. shot 1-under 71 to claim medalist honors at U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying at Classic Golf Club in Spanaway, Wash.; while Gunnar Knutson of Mead, Wash. shot 3-over 75 to earn medalist honors at qualifying at the Club at Rock Creek in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. (more…)
Five Questions: Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course
The folks at WE ARE GOLF sat down with Adam Heieck, Executive Director of Youth on Course to get to know a bit more about the Youth on Course program. (more…)
Champions at PNW PGA Girls' and Boys' Junior Championships advance to nationals
At the PNW PGA Girls’ Junior Championship and Boys’ Junior Championship, held June 3-4, 2017 at Canyon Lakes GC in Kennewick, Wash. (more…)
Qualifying schedule announced for Drive, Chip & Putt Championship
The Masters Tournament Foundation, PGA of America and United States Golf Association have partnered to create the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, a free, nationwide junior skills competition for girls and boys (more…)
First Green Receives Another USGA Grant
The First Green has announced it has been awarded a $155,750 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) grant by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for 2014 (more…)
9-Hole JR Series Launched
The 9-Hole JR Series has been launched to provide an affordable alternative for junior tournament golf. It provides a tournament environment for beginners and accomplished players alike. 9-hole events will be held twice a month at different venues for all…