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| The First Tee of Sharon at Buhl Farm Golf Course was established in 1998 and dedicated by top professional golfer, John Cook. The Buhl Farm chapter is proud to be one of the eight start-up groups established throughout the United States. Each year, we have about 300 participants from the Shenango Valley, Greenville, Mercer, New Castle, West Middlesex, and Transfer, Pennsylvania areas as well as kids from Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. |  Kids equipped with bag & balls head out for their lesson. |
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2008 Season Kicks Off Par Certification Testing, April 21-22 - 4-5 p.m. Birdie/Eagle Certification Testing, April 23-24 - 4-5 p.m. Registration at The First Tee Building at the Buhl Farm Golf Course. MAY 3, 2008 For "RETURNING" Golfers 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon For "NEW" golfers 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (must be 7 years old for cadet class) Bring your child's report card to take part in our Honor Roll Program. You may download The First Tee Schedule with all the important dates. Fit some "GOLF FUN" into your summer. (requires the free Adobe Reader) |
| Cadet 1 and 2 | Designed for 7 year olds to learn basic golf through games and drills. Attendance required. |
| Par 1 and 2 | This level is broken down by ages -- 8-9, 10-12, 13 and up.
It addresses golf skills at a basic level, interpersonal skills and self-improvement management skills. In Par 1 and 2 attendance is required. In Par 2 certifciation testing is also required. (Golf rules and life skill written tests, putting test, chipping and pitching, fairways test, full swings, and 1 round of golf.) |
| Birdie 1 and 2 | This level builds on life skills which help young people to make and attain goals for success. In Birdie 1 and 2 attendance is required. In Birdie 2 certification testing is also required. (Golf rules and life skill written tests, putting test, chipping and pitching, fairways test, full swings, and 5 rounds of golf.) |
| Eagle 1 and 2 | This level reinforces the Par and Birdie levels and addresses intermediate and advance golf skills, appreciating diversity, team building
and wellness for life. In Eagle 1 and 2 attendance is required. In Eagle 2 certification testing is also required. (Golf rules and life skill written tests, putting test, chipping and pitching, fairways test, full swings, and 10 rounds of golf.) |
 With eyes on the ball, they practice a perfect swing. |
Our Mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs
that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
The program has a one-time registration fee of $15 (a flat fee of $25 for families with two golfers and $35 for families of three or more). Golf clubs are supplied for the children to use. Enjoy learning how to play golf, its rules, and the etiquette of the game. Dan Andrusky, The First Tee Coach, gives six hours of lessons from May through August to each participant beginning at the Cadet level and moving into upper levels of Par, Birdie, and Eagle. Special classes can be arranged for youth oriented service clubs and for kids with special needs. |
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Those who have successfully
completed the Eagle level receive a certificate from the National First Tee Association and are qualified to play at affiliate golf courses in the area.
They are eligible to join our Mentors Program and assist our First Tee Coach in teaching new First Tee golfers. Mentor training will be held
April 16 and 17 from 4-5 p.m. A Junior Golf League Sign up for the exciting Junior Golf League for First Tee golfers birdie level and higher with a minimum age of ten. Payment of $10 league dues is required. Play will be held on selected Wednesdays in June and July. Stop by The First Tee Office 724-962-9197 to join. |
 Indoor putting games teach an important aspect of the game. |
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Come give it a try.
You’ll have a (golfing) ball! THE FIRST TEE OFFICE ~ 724-962-9197 April 21 - 30: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May2 - June 6: Monday - Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June, July, & August Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Research conducted by the National Golf Foundation revealed that only two percent of children aged twelve to seventeen ever try golf and that only five percent of this nation’s golfers are minorities.
Studies showed that the major barrier to attracting more children, and especially economically disadvantaged children, to the game was the lack of places that welcomed them, places they could physically get to, and places that they could afford.
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The First Tee Program was created to address these access and affordability issues.
The First Tee Program is overseen and has the active support of a committee comprised of members representing golf’s major organizations including the PGA of America, PGA TOUR, the Augusta National Golf Club, Ladies Professional Golf Association and United States Golf Association. In addition, former President George Bush serves as Honorary Chairman.
To learn more, please visit The First Tee Program website. |
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