Why Girls Golf?
We are deeply committed to supporting girls and introducing them to the great game of golf.
Each year, hundreds of women’s golf scholarships go unused at the college level, along with countless lifelong opportunities.
This is why our Girls on the Green camp is an initiative we are passionate about growing. This year, we hosted the third annual camp to teach young girls (ages 8-14) the value of pursuing their goals, empowering them to lead and the importance of staying healthy.
Stay tuned for future Girls on the Green opportunities. If you have questions about the program, please reach out to us.
Benefits of the Program
Fun & No Pressure
Female Role Models & Mentorship
Build Confidence & Skill
Set Goals & Accomplish Them
Build Healthy Habits
Make Long Lasting Friendships
What We Teach
Our girls golf curriculum focuses on three pillars to give our participants a well rounded understanding themselves and gaining a new skill on the course.
First Tee Key Commitments
We know our girls can accomplish amazing things when they are supported and given the space to grow and learn. We walk each of them through our Commitment to Being a Game Changer – and to work each day to be the best version of themselves.
Pursuing Goals
- I am excited to grow and learn.
- I am not afraid to fail.
- I am learning from both my achievements and setbacks.
Growing through Challenge
- I am discovering my inner strength.
- I am developing resilience.
- I can dig deep when things get tough.
Collaborating with Others
- I respect other perspectives, especially when they are different from mine.
- I show kindness, consideration, and care for others.
- I know that my attitude and how I treat others have an impact.
Building Positive Self-Identity
- I am finding my self-confidence.
- I am discovering what I’m capable of.
- I feel safe to be myself.
Using Good Judgment
- I respect rules in golf and in life.
- I am honest with myself and with others.
- I have the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
I can change the game and change the world
by simply being the best version of myself.
I am a Game Changer.
Golf Skills
We run our camp like a typical golf clinic where we go over the fundamentals of the game.
Putting
- Etiquette of the green
- Practice long and short putts
- Fun games like Tic Tac Toe, Leapfrog and Mini-golf holes
Chipping
- Practice short and long chips
- Learn to aim at targets
- Learn the lies of chipping
Driving
- Driving range etiquette
- Hitting targets on range (discs, hoops, posts)
- Practice with irons and drivers
Play a Hole
Participants will end the camp on the course as they use the basics taught to play a hole.
- Etiquette on the course
- Girls write down their goals and aim to achieve them
- Learn the 4 R’s when hitting: relax, reset, ready, redo
- Learn the lingo of scorekeeping and keeping score based on different scenarios
Nutrition & Health
Our coaches walk the girls through various nutrition lessons and yoga classes to teach the value of living a healthy lifestyle.
Nutrition
- Importance of having a balanced meal before exercise or activities like golf
- Importance of having a balanced snack on the course
- Importance of still enjoying something you love (ex. ice cream)
- Girls receive handouts on nutrition and recipes to take home
Yoga
Participants are instructed through short yoga sessions each day to teach the importance of balance mentally and physically.
