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. With help from the Parks Department and NSP teachers, we doubled our summer Certifying Program participants and expanded our reach in Columbus. This year’s eight-week classes will be led by PGA professional Keith VanDeventer and our certified assistant volunteer coaches.
Since 2013, the AJGA has hosted a junior tournament at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus. The AJGA tournament committee selected the Columbus First Tee location as a beneficiary of this event and have donated more than $40,000 to First Tee – Indiana in Columbus. Find out more information about what we are doing in your community on our Facebook Page.
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Rocky Ford Golf Course
In conjunction with the Columbus Parks Department, all classes will be open to youth ages 7-18 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 |
2023 Summer Sessions | Mondays, June 5 – July 24 | 3:30 -4:30PM | 7-9, 10-11 |
Mondays, June 5 – July 24 | 5:00 – 6:00PM | 7-9, 10-11, 12+ | |
Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM | 7-9, 10-11 | |
Thursdays, June 8 – July 27 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | 7-9, 12+ |
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