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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 many participants from the Shenango Valley, Greenville, Mercer, New Castle, West Middlesex, and Transfer, Pennsylvania areas as well as kids from Youngstown and Warren, Ohio. |  Pitching takes a lot of practice!  Making new friends at our multi-chapter tournament |
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2010 Season Kicks Off Read all about this exciting season in the The First Tee Newsletter (requires the free Adobe Reader) Registration is at The First Tee Building at the Buhl Farm Golf Course. (You must be 7 years old to register for classes) April 17, 2010 Early registration 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or May 1, 2010 Regular registration 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon AB Honor Roll - bring your child's report card (A's,B's only) on the first day of their class to participate and receive a certificate from the office of the National First Tee in St. Augustine, Florida. You may download (requires the free Adobe Reader) The First Tee Schedule andThe First Tee Registration Form with all the important dates and information. The Mentor group requires special qualifications. An invitation only meeting will be mandatory for mentors on April 13 and/or April 14 6:00-6:45 p.m. The Mentor Application (requires the free Adobe Reader) FIT SOME "GOLF FUN" INTO YOUR SUMMER! |
| PLAYers A and B and C | Designed specifically for the golfer taking our classes for the first time. The emphasis is "hands on golf"
by playing, drills and games. First Tee Life Skills, basic rules and etiquette of the game are taught. Attendance is required. Levels are determined by ages: 7-8 yrs must complete A,B,C; 9-11 yrs must complete A,B; and +12 ages must complete A only. |
| Par 1 and 2 and 3 | These beginning levels are broken down by ages 8-11 and 12+. It addresses golf skills at a basic level, interpersonal skills and self-improvement management skills. Attendence is required and certification testing is done at the end of each sub level. (Golf rules/Life skills, written tests, putting test, short game test, fairway test) One round of golf needs to be submitted to complete the Par 3 level and advance to the the Birdie 1 level. |
| Birdie 1 and 2 and 3 | This intermediate level builds on the life skills which help young people to make and attain goals for success. Attendence is required and certification testing is done at the end of each sub level. (Golf rules/Life skills, written tests, putting test, short game test, fairway test) Five rounds of golf needs to be submitted to complete the Birdie 3 level and advance to the the Eagle 1 level. |
| Eagle 1 and 2 and 3 | This is the advanced level and the last level of our program. It reinforces the Par and Birdie levels and addresses golf skills, appreciating diversity, team building and wellness for life. Attendance is required with certification testing done at the end of each sub level of instruction. (Golf rules/Life skills, written tests, putting test, short game test, full swing test) Tne rounds of golf need to be submitted to complete the Eagle 3 level and become a Mentor with our chapter. |
 Here come the big swingers |
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 registration fee of $15 per golfer, $25 for families with two golfers and $35 for families of three or more. Golf clubs are available for use if the participants do not have their own clubs. Come and enjoy learning golf with The First Tee of Sharon where golf lessons and life skill experiences are presented in classes from late May through August. |
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Mentoring Program Those who have successfully completed the Eagle level of instruction are eligible to join our Mentors Program and assist our First Tee Coach in teaching classes. Mentor training will be provided on April 13 and 14. This is by invitation only. A Junior Golf League This is a league for First Tee participants who are in the Birdie or higher levels of instruction and are at least 10 years old. It is held on selected Wednesdays during the months of June and July at the Buhl Farm Golf Course. It will begin at 5:15 p.m. and continue until the round is completed. League dues are $10. To join, you can sign up at the registration or call The First Tee Office 724-962-9197 after May 1st. |
 Pro John Cook offers tips to First Tee kids |
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Come give it a try.
You’ll have a (golfing) ball! |
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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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