GOLF IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.

WITH A BIGGER PURPOSE.

At First Tee – Northwest Arkansas, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves.

By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do.

Our trained coaches not only provide an introduction to junior golf and an opportunity to enhance golf skills, but they also create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to help your child prepare for life ahead, including friendships, school, college and even their careers.

Through our program, kids will learn skills that stay with them for life:

• Understanding and managing emotions
• Resolving conflicts
• Setting up step-by-step goals
• Planning for the future
• Appreciating diversity
• Golf fundamentals and advanced techniques

We provide monthly classes throughout the year and seasonal camps. The best way to register for our classes or camps is through this website. The “register my child” button will take you to our registration page. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (479) 419-5807 ext. 2.

Advancing through the First Tee Program:

At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.

Age 4-9

• Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
• Build inner strength and self-confidence
• Learn to play golf
• Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf

Age 10-11

• Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
• Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
• Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways

Age 12-13

• Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
• Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
• Support growth and development of early adolescents

Age 14+

• Build character and support personal development
• Develop additional golf skills and abilities
• Look toward their future and plan their own paths
• Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course

FAQs

Does my child need to know how to play golf?

Your child does not need to know how to play golf – We teach for every skill level and have classes designed to meet them wherever they’re at in their golf journey!

What should my child bring?

They should bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes (we recommend activewear clothes). 

Does my child need clubs?

They do not. If they do own clubs, we recommend bringing them, but we have club sets they can borrow if they do not own any!

How much do programs cost?

The cost of programs depends on the specific class you’re wanting to take. Some of our classes require a First Tee membership. (To see which classes require a membership and the cost of each class, please refer to the Programming Information tab toward the bottom of our Programs page). 

Classes that require a membership:

• All Operation 36 classes
• First Tee Program: Tuesday / 7-9 year olds 
• First Tee Program: Wednesday / Homeschool 
• First Tee Program: Wednesday / ages 7-12 Advanced Class
• First Tee Program: Wednesday / ages 7-12
• First Tee Program: Wednesday / Little Linksters
• First Tee Program: Saturday / Little Linksters
• First Tee Program: Saturday / ages 7-12
• Tuesday / High School Development

Is membership required?

While membership is not generally required, it is required to sign up for certain classes. (To view which classes require membership, please refer to the previous question above or visit the Programming Information tab toward the bottom of our Programs page.)

What are the benefits of getting a First Tee – NWA Youth Membership?

Youth memberships are $100 and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Youth memberships give you the benefits of: 

• Access to First Tee programming 
• Unlimited outdoor range balls (limited only to the child with the membership)
• Discounted greens fees to participating Lindsey golf 9-hole courses: (Lakeside Village in Fayetteville, The Links at Bentonville, The Links at Lowell, The Links at Springdale, The Greens at Blossom Way, The Links at Fayetteville, The Links at Rainbow Curve). 

What happens if it rains / there is poor weather?

In the event of cancellation due to poor weather, we will notify you at least 45 min – 1 hour before class start time by both text and email. We try our best to schedule a make-up date and we will contact you with the information on that make-up. Additionally, all facility updates (Event insight, class updates, cancellations, etc.) are posted to our social media! 

What if my child misses a class?

If your child misses a class, please email [email protected] for makeup class information.