Welcome


Thank you for visiting First Tee – Indiana in Michiana! We are doing more than just teaching a game. We are teaching life. Follow us on our Facebook Page or on Twitter.

  • 18,000+ young people reached annually through local elementary schools
  • 100+ youth impacted by First Tee coaches through after-school/extra-curricular partnerships
  • 750+ kids under 18 playing golf for free at Studebaker Golf Course
  • 83 kids playing in the PGA Jr. League
  • 400+ young people learning life skills and values through the First Tee Program on the golf course
  • Golf equipment available for young people who need it
  • Girls-only activities and social times to bring girls to the golf course and help them spend time with new friends, through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf
  • Family Days that provide fun activities at the golf course for multiple generations
  • Classes and playing leagues during inclement weather in the Postle Golf Center, located at Studebaker Golf Course

Scholarships

First Tee – Indiana in Michiana offers scholarships to kids on a need basis. Our goal as a community is to ensure every kid has a place to learn, have fun, and cultivate friendships. If you want to apply for a scholarship, you will have the option to do so during the on-line registration process. If you have any questions, please contact First Tee at [email protected].

Volunteering

Do you love kids?  Do you love golf?  We have the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact that will last a lifetime. First Tee relies heavily on the help of volunteers to run our programs. While many opportunities relate to golf, we have opportunities off the course as well. Contact Jenny Zimmerman at [email protected] to talk more about how you can get involved.  Our volunteers are caring, trustworthy adults that model First Tee’s Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Perseverance, Judgment, Responsibility, Respect, Courtesy, Confidence, and Sportsmanship.

For more information on scholarship opportunities, advancing through the program, registration troubleshooting and other frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE.


2025 Season

The Links at Four Winds Field

Join us at the fourth annual The Links at Four Winds Field event to benefit First Tee-Indiana in Michiana programs. Event details will be coming soon. See you at the ballpark!


First Tee Class Sessions

Welcome to the 2025 season of First Tee – Indiana in Michiana! Below are the listings of all of our class sessions. Our Michiana Site Director, Jenny Zimmerman will offer the following classes at Studebaker Golf Course. Please contact Coach Jenny,  [email protected], if you have any questions regarding class placement or other inquiries. All registrations will close three days before the class takes place. If you would like to join the class after the registration has closed, please contact the coach and ask if you may register on-site at the first class.

Studebaker Golf Course

718 E. Calvert, South Bend 46613

SessionDatesTimeAges
Weekly Summer SessionsMondays, June 9 – August 45:30-7:00pm10-11
Wednesdays, June 11 – August 64:00-4:45pm4-6
Wednesdays, June 11 – August 65:30-7:00pm7-9
Thursdays, June 12 – August 7 3:30-5:00pm12-18
Weeklong June SessionsMonday – Friday, June 9 – June 138:30-10:00am7-9
Monday – Friday, June 9 – June 1310:30am-12:00pm10-11
Monday – Friday, June 16 – June 208:30-10:00am12-18
Monday – Friday, June 16 – June 2010:30am -12:00pm7-9
Monday – Friday, June 16 – June 2012:15-1:00pm4-6
Monday – Friday, June 23 – June 278:30-10:00am10-11
Monday – Friday, June 23 – June 2710:30am – 12:00pm12-18
Weeklong July SessionsMonday – Friday, July 14 – July 188:30-10:00am12-18
Monday – Friday, July 14 – July 1810:30am-12:00pm7-9
Monday – Friday, July 14 – July 1812:15 – 1:00pm4-6
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 18:30-10:00am7-9
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 110:30am-12:00pm10-11
Monday – Friday, July 28 – August 112:15-1:00pm4-6
Weeklong August SessionsMonday – Friday, August 4 – 88:30-10:00am10-11
Monday – Friday, August 4 – 810:30am-12:00pm7-9
Monday – Friday, August 4 – 812:15-1:00pm4-6

Bent Oak Golf Club

3610 Bent Oak Trail, Elkhart, IN 46517

SessionDatesTimeAges
Summer SessionsMonday-Friday, June 2 – June 68:30-10:00am7-11
Monday-Friday, June 2 – June 610:30am-12:00pm12-18
Monday-Friday, July 21-258:30-10:00am7-11
Monday-Friday, July 21-2510:15-11:00am4-6

Black Squirrel Golf Course

1017 Larimer Drive, Goshen, IN 46256

SessionDatesTimeAges
Summer SessionsMondays, June 2 – July 281:30-3:00pm7-11
Mondays, June 2 – July 283:15-4:00pm4-6
Wednesdays, June 4 – 301:30-3:00pm7-11
Wednesdays, June 4 – 303:15-4:45pm12-18


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