Golf is Just the Beginning
At First Tee – Oregon, we believe every young person deserves the
opportunity to grow through the game of golf. Our programs combine expert golf
instruction with a life skills curriculum that helps kids build confidence, character, and
resilience—on and off the course.
The Children’s Course
Home of First Tee – Oregon
The Children’s Course proudly serves as the home of First Tee – Oregon. Many of our youth classes, camps, leagues, and special events take place right here at our scenic nine-hole, par-3 course in Gladstone. Our campus features a Youth Learning Center — home to a classroom, event space, golf shop, and offices — along with an outdoor learning facility that includes a driving range, five-hole mini course, and short-game practice area, plus a welcoming golf course for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
What is First Tee?
Golf, plus the skills that last a lifetime
First Tee – Oregon is a nonprofit youth development organization that uses the game of golf to teach life skills like perseverance, integrity, and leadership. Trained coaches create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where participants of every skill level can learn the game while growing as people. Financial aid and equipment are available to make sure cost is never a barrier to joining.
Programs at a Glance
Find the right fit, at every stage
From first swings to competitive play, First Tee – Oregon meets kids and teens where they are
Classes
Age-based golf and life skills classes for youth 5–18, running in 6-week sessions year-round.
Camps
Seasonal camps offering a fun, low-commitment introduction to golf and First Tee’s values — held during summer and school breaks.
Girls Golf
An LPGA*USGA program creating a girls-only space to build golf skills, confidence, and friendships on the course.
Caddie Academy
A free training program for aspiring caddies ages 14–16, preparing them for local caddie jobs and the Evans Scholars Foundation’s college scholarship path.
We offer a growing lineup of programs for every age and interest.
Why Families Choose First Tee
More Than a Golf Lesson
Families choose First Tee because participants learn golf in a fun, welcoming environment while also building confidence, resilience, friendships, teamwork, and leadership skills. Every lesson is designed to help young people grow both on and off the course through positive coaching and meaningful experiences.
First Tee’s Five Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing Through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building a Positive Self-Identity, Using Good Judgment
Beyond The Children’s Course
Serving youth across Oregon
Although The Children’s Course is our home, First Tee – Oregon serves youth throughout the region through a growing network of partner golf facilities, schools, and community organizations. Whether you’re in the Portland metro area, Eugene, Hood River or another participating community, there are many ways to get involved and learn the game.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your child is picking up the golf club for the first time or
looking to continue their development, there’s a First Tee program
designed to meet them where they are.
