Welcome
Thank you for your interest in First Tee – Indiana in Columbus. In 2016, we established a successful partnership with the Columbus Parks Department, which gave us a home base at the Rocky Ford Par 3 Golf Course. This year we are excited to partner with two more Columbus area golf courses, Harrison Lake Country Club and Otter Creek Golf Course. These new partnerships allow us to offer more classes throughout the year, creating more opportunities for young golfers in the Columbus community.
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First Tee Tuesday and the Epson Tour
Thanks to all that were able to attend First Tee Tuesday and the Epson Tour at Otter Creek. All of this made possible by our friends from Engelstad Wealth Advisors!
Harrison Lake Country Club and Otter Creek Golf Course
First Tee class sessions will only take place at Harrison Lake because Otter Creek is under construction. Otter Creek will have classes in 2027. Classes will be lead by Nodjya Cook, PGA who is passionate about mentoring youth through the game of golf. Open to participants ages 7-18, classes will focus on building life skills and fostering character development- all while enjoying and learning the game of golf! If you have any additional questions please contact Coach Nodjya at [email protected].
Harrison Lake Country Club
| Session | Dates | Times | Ages |
| February Sessions | Tuesdays/Thursdays, February 3rd, 10th, 12th, 17th 19th, and 26th. No class on February 5th | 4:00-5:00pm | 9-16 |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays, February 3rd, 10th, 12th, 17th 19th, and 26th. No class on February 5th | 5:00-6:00pm | 5-8 | |
| Saturdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th | 8:30-10:30 | Middle Schoolers | |
| March Sessions 2026 | Tuesdays/Thursdays: March 3rd, 5th, 12th, 24th, 26th, 31st *No class on March 10th | 4:00-5:00pm | 9-16 |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays: March 3rd, 5th,12th, 24th, 26th, 31st *No class on March 10th | 5:00-6:00pm | 6-8 | |
| Saturdays: March 14th, 21st, 28th | 8:30-10:30am | Middle Schoolers | |
| Monday-Friday March 16th-20th | 8:30-10:30am | 7-14 | |
| April Sessions | Tuesdays/Thursdays; April 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd | 4:00-5:00pm | 9-16 |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays; April 7th, 9th, 14th,16th, 21st, and 23rd | 5:00-6:00pm | 5-8 | |
| Saturdays; April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th | 8:30-10:30am | Middle Schoolers | |
| May Sessions | Tuesdays/Thursdays; May 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st and 26th | 4:00-5:00pm | 9-16 |
| Tuesdays/Thursdays; May 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, and 26th | 5:00-6:00pm | 5-8 | |
| Saturdays; May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th | 8:30-10:30am | 9-16 | |
| June Sessions | Tuesday-Thursday June 2nd-4th | 9:00-11:00am | 5-16 |
| Tuesday-Thursday June 2nd-4th | 1:00-3:00pm | 5-16 | |
| Tuesday-Thursday June 16th-18th | 9:00-11:00am | 5-16 | |
| Tuesday-Thursday | 1:00-3:00pm | 5-16 | |
| July Sessions | Wednesday-Friday July 8th-10th | 9:00-11:00am | 5-16 |
| Wednesday-Friday July 8th-10th | 1:00-3:00pm | 5-16 | |
| Tuesday-Thursday July 14th-16th | 9:00-11:00am | 5-16 | |
| Tuesday-Thursday July 14th-16th | 1:00-3:00pm | 5-16 | |
| Wednesday-Friday July 29th-31st | 9:00-11:00am | 5-16 | |
| Wednesday-Friday July 29th-31st | 1:00-3:00pm | 5-16 |
Otter Creek Golf Course
| 2027 Sessions | Coming Soon |
Rocky Ford Golf Course
In conjunction with the Columbus Parks Department, all classes will be open to youth ages 7-14 and will be led by PGA Professional & Level 1 Coach, Keith VanDeventer. Our classes will focus on golf fundamentals as well as First Tee life skills lessons. Please contact Keith if you have any questions regarding class placement or other inquires. Keith Vandeventer, [email protected],.
| Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
| Summer 2026 | |||
| Week 1 | Monday-Thursday; June 8th-11th | 4:30-6:00pm | 7-14 |
| Week 2 | Monday-Thursday ; June 22nd-25th | 8:30-10:00am | 7-14 |
| Week 3 | Monday-Thursday; July 6th-9th | 4:30-6:00pm | 7-14 |
| Week 4 | Monday-Thursday; July 20th-23rd | 8:30-10:00am | 7-14 |
*Registration for Summer 2026 will open on March 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
*In 2026, Coach Keith will be offering week-long classes
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