OUR MISSION

To improve the educational and character development of Nashville's youth through the learning of golf's positive core values like sportsmanship, honesty, integrity and judgment.


"I believe golf is a game that can change lives." - Vince Gill, 2003 PGA Distinguished Service Award Recipient


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HOT OFF THE PRESS
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  America's Promise Alliance Youth Network
Congratulations to Amberlee' Brooks on being chosen to serve on America's Promise Alliance Youth Network! Ambrlee' was one of eleven young people representing The First Tee. Click below to read about her experience in Washington D.C.
  Harris to Attend Player Advanced Academy
Kyle Harris has been selected to attend the inaugural Player Advanced Academy June 23-30 in Richmond, Virginia.
  LPGA USGA Girls Golf
The new season for LPGA/USGA Girls Golf is starting up at The First Tee of Nashville. 2009 looks to be an exciting year, with many events on the drawing board. Click below to see our 2009 dates!
  Lessons for Adults
Private and group lessons are available for adults.
Tournament Watch
Click the link to follow our players on their tournament journeys.
  2009 Summer Tournament Series
Applications are being accepted for our Grand Slam Touranment series. The next tournament will be our "Royal & Ancient" and will be played at VinnyLinks Golf Course on July 11, 2009.
Summer Classes
Classes started Monday June 1st and will run through July 31, 2009. There are no classes the week of June 29 through July 3rd.
  The First Tee Open Results
Cole Newman captured First Place in the Championship Flight shooting a 29. Laquan Whatley won first place in the 1st Flight and Christina Lindahl took home first in the Girls Division. Click below for full results.
  Adaptive Golf Update
Our latest effort on using golf as therapy, brought patients from Tennessee Rehab Center to VinnyLinks Golf Course for instruction and the beginning of on course play.
  Harris Signs with East Central CC
Kyle Harris signed with East Central Community College in Decatur, Mississippi. Kyle accepted a golf scholarship which covers full tuition.
  The First Tee Master Coach
Congratulations to Coach Thelma Ewell, Program Director for earning The First Tee "Master Coach". The award was presented at The First Tee Network Meeting in San Jose, CA on February 28, 2009.
The VinnyLinks Weather - Shelby Park

 


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Jun 18, 2009
JACK NICKLAUS PRESENTS TEN YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AT U.S. OPEN

Jun 16, 2009
THE FIRST TEE RECEIVES $40,000 GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA GOLF LICENSE PLATE FUND

May 21, 2009
TEN YOUNG PEOPLE SELECTED AS SEMIFINALISTS FOR RBS ACHIEVERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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