Welcome
Formed in 2016, First Tee – Indiana in East Central is one of Indiana’s 19 program locations. East Central encompasses Anderson and Muncie. Anderson Country Club, Delaware Country Club, Crestview Golf Course & MD’s Academy, and Meadowbrook Golf Course and Grandview Golf Course will continue their yearly programs. East Central is also home to a unique First Tee Playing League offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at many golf courses in the area.
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Anderson Country Club
PGA Golf Professionals Brian Garrett and Matt Smith will offer two days of class including 6-8 weeks of professional instruction. Class will take place both on the driving range and out on the golf course. A pool and pizza party will follow the last class. Please contact Coach Garrett with any questions at [email protected].
| Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
| Summer 2026 | Tuesdays, June 2nd-July 21st | 9:00-10:00am | 5-13 |
| Wednesdays, June 3rd-July 22nd | 9:00-10:00am | 5-13 | |
| Wednesdays, June 3rd-July 22nd | 10:15-11:15am | 5-13 | |
*Summer Registration will open on March 1st at 12:00pm (noon)
Delaware Country Club
This class includes 4 days of professional instruction by PGA Golf Professional Nick Ary and staff. To register, contact Coach Ary at [email protected].
| Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
| Summer 2025 | June 9-12th | 9-10am | 5-7 |
| 9-10:30am | 8-14 |
Grandview Golf Course
Grandview Golf Course will offer First Tee programming this summer on Tuesday for 10-15 year olds and on Fridays for 6-9 year olds led by Coach Rachel Johnson. Please contact Coach Johnson with any questions at [email protected].
| Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
| Summer 2026 | Tuesdays: June 16th, June 23rd, and 30th | 9:00-11:00am | 10-15 |
| Fridays: June 19th and June 26th (skip July 3rd) July 10th, 17th, and 24th | 9:00-10:00am | 6-9 |
*Registration will open March 1st, 2026
Meadowbrook Golf Course
Meadowbrook Golf Course will offer new First Tee programming this summer on Tuesday mornings led by PGA Professional Matt Funkhouser and staff. This class will be a combination of PGA Junior League and First Tee. Each week participants will report to the pro shop before class. Please contact Coach Funkhouser with any questions at [email protected].
| Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
| No First Tee in 2025 | |||
| Check back for 2026 |
MD’s Golf Academy and Crestview GC
This class includes eight days of professional instruction by PGA Golf Professionals Doug Bishop, Matt Sauter. Three days of instruction will take place at MD’s Golf Academy and two days of on-course instruction at Crestview Golf Club. Registration also includes a 12 bucket range card from MD’s Academy and membership to the Executive Course at Crestview Golf Club.
| Session | Dates | Time | Age |
| Summer 2026 | Monday-Friday, June 15-19 | 8:00 – 10:00am | Ages 7-18 |
*Registration will open on March 1st, 2026
East Central Indiana First Tee League
Join us this summer for on the East Central Indiana First Tee League. Play in weekly events at nine East Central area golf courses. Juniors ages 6-7 play 3 holes, ages 8-9 play 5 holes, ages 10-12 play 9 holes, ages 13-14 play 18 holes, ages 15-18 play 18 holes. Membership fees for the league are $10 and paid using the Registration button below. After you have paid your membership fee, use Registration button to register for individual events. To be eligible to play in the events, please make sure you pay the membership fee. All participants over the age of 10 will receive an email with a rules test. This year you MUST complete the rules test to be eligible before the first event you are registered to play in.
All events are limited to around 80 players, once the event is full, you will be added to the waitlist. Fees for the individual events will be collected at the golf course the day of the event. If you have questions, please contact league administrator, Samantha Huffman, at [email protected].
Clinics will be added to 4 events, we highly encourage that you sign up and attend as many clinics as you can. All clinics will cover First Tee values and golf skills. Clinics will be FREE, if you pay the membership fee.
*Registration will open March 1st at 12:00pm (noon)
| Session | Dates | Golf Course | ||
| 2026 Season | June 7th | Hickory Hills Golf Course | ||
| June 8th | Meadowbrook Golf Course | |||
| June 14th | Crestview Golf Course | |||
| June 27th | Muncie Elks Golf Club | |||
| June 28th | Anderson Country Club | |||
| July 12th | Maplewood Golf Club | |||
| July 18th | Grandview Golf Course | |||
| July 19th | Albany Golf Club | |||
| July 27th | Cardinal Hills Golf Course | |||
| July 28th | Golf Club of Alexandria | |||
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