Welcome

Thank you for your interest in First Tee – Indiana in Northwest. Find out more information about what we are doing in your community contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] and on our Facebook Page. First Tee – Indiana in Northwest 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. For more information on scholarship opportunities, advancing through the program, registration troubleshooting and other frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE.

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Director Nancy Bender will offer the following classes at Centennial Park Golf Course, Creekside Golf Course, Curtis Creek Golf Course, Lost Marsh Golf Course, River Pointe Golf Course, Scherwood Golf Course, and Valparaiso Country Club in the Northwest area.   Please contact Coach Bender if you have any questions regarding class placement or other inquires. Nancy Bender at [email protected].

Creekside Golf Course

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Jeff Swanson, Art Grimes , Jacob Gaghan, Barb Smith, Tim McGee, Rob Hansen, Art Gallardo, Joel Pera will offer the following classes at Creekside Golf Course in Valparaiso.    Email Nancy Bender at [email protected] with questions about these classes!

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
2025 Winter Classes	Wednesdays, Feb 5th-March 19	4:00-6:00pm	High School
	Thursdays, Feb 6th-March 27th	4:30-5:30pm	8-12
	Saturdays, Feb 1st-March 29th	2:00-3:00pm	9-11
	Saturdays, Feb 1st-March 29th	2:00-4:00pm	12-18
2025 Spring Classes	Wednesday, April 2nd-May 28th	4:00-6:00pm	High School
	Thursdays, April 3rd-May 29th	4:30-5:30pm	8-12
	Saturdays, April 5th-May 31st	2:00-3:00pm	9-11
	Saturdays, April 5th-May 31st	2:00-4:00pm	12-18

Creekside Golf Course Playing Leagues

Email Nancy Bender at [email protected] to register for these great playing league opportunities!

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
2025 Summer Playing League	Wednesdays, June 4-July 30	8:15am	5-14

# of Holes	Tee Off Area	Golf Ability/Skill	Age	Green Fee
9 holes	Yellow/ Green Tees	Score 60 or less	Age 10-14	$8 weekly
6 holes	Orange/Yellow Tees	Can keep score	Age 7-10	$6 weekly
3 holes	Orange/Yellow Tees	Needs Assistance	Age 5-7	$4 weekly

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Aberdeen

Aberdeen will be offering 2 sessions in 2026. This class will be led by Art Grimes. If you have any questions please reach out to Nancy Bender at [email protected]. The May session is currently open and the July session will open March 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)

Session	Dates	Times	Ages
2026 May Session	Monday-Friday May 11th-May 15th	4:00-5:30pm	7-12
2026 July Session	Monday-Friday July 6th-10th	1:00-3:00pm	7-12

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Curtis Creek Golf Course

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Eric Nowlin and members of the high school golf team will offer the following classes at Curtis Creek Golf Course in Rennselear.              

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer 2026	Tuesday-Friday, May 26th-29th	8:00-9:30am	7-17

Golfers will be grouped together by age. If there is rain, class will be located at Van Elementary

*Registration will open for Summer 2026 on March 1st at 12:00pm (noon)

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Centennial Park Golf Course

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coach Art Gallardo is excited to offer new class sessions at Centennial Park Golf Course in Munster. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
2026 June Session	June 15th-18th	10:00am-12:00pm	7-13
2026 July Session	July 27th-30th	10:00am-12:00pm	7-13

Lost Marsh Golf Course

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches James Tapper will offer the following classes at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
June Session	Monday-Friday June 22nd-26th	9:00-10:30am	7-17
July Sessions
	Monday-Friday July 6th-10th	9:00-10:30am	7-17
	Monday-Friday July 20th-24th	9:00-10:30am	7-17

*Registration will open for Summer Sessions on March 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)

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Palmira Golf & Country Club

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest will offer the following classes at Palmira Golf & Country Club in St. John. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
June Session	Monday – Thursday, June 8th-11	10:00am-12:00pm	7-14
July Session	Monday – Thursday, July 13th-16th	10:00am-12:00pm	7-14

Summer Registration will open March 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)

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River Pointe Country Club

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest will offer the following classes at River Pointe Country Club. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Date	Time	Ages
2026 Summer	June 15th-18th	12:00-2:00pm	7-13

Scherwood Golf Course 

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches will offer the following classes at Scherwood Golf Course in Schererville. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
2025 June Class	Monday-Friday, June 2nd-6th	9:00-10:30am	7-13
2025 July Class	Monday-Friday, July 21st-25th	9:00-10:30am	7-13

Valparaiso Country Club         

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Vince Lazar, Marley Cain, and Melissa Stoltzfus will offer the following classes at Valparaiso Country Club. 
Summer Registration will open for members on March 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon). Please contact Vince at [email protected] or Ali Beam at [email protected]
Non-members can register on May 15th

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer 2026	Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9th-25th	10:00-11:00am	7-11
	Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9th-25th	12:00-1:00pm	12-18