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 The Course at Aberdeen, Creekside Golf Course, Curtis Creek Golf Course, Legacy Hills Golf Club, 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
Winter Refresher Classes	Wednesdays, January 3-March 27	4:00-6:00pm	High School
	Thursdays, January 4-March 28	4:15-5:15pm	11-14
	Saturdays, January 6-March 30	1:00-1:45pm	4-6
	Saturdays, January 6-March 30	2:00-3:00pm	7-11
	Saturdays, January 6-March 30	2:00-4:00pm	13-18
Summer Refresher Classes	Wednesdays, June  5 – August 14	3:00-5:00pm	High School
	Thursdays, June 6 – August 15	4:00-5:00pm	10-14
	Saturdays, June 1 – August 31	1:00-1:45	3-6
	Saturdays, June 1 – August 31	1:00-2:00	6-8
	Saturdays, June 1 – August 31	2:00-3:00	9-12
	Saturdays, June 1 – August 31	2:00-4:00	12 & up

Creekside Golf Course Playing Leagues

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

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer Playing League	Wednesdays June 5-July 31	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

The Course at Aberdeen

First Tee – Indiana at Northwest Coach Art Grimes will offer the following classes at The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso.       

     

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
June Session	Monday-Friday, June 17th-June 21st	9-10:30am	7-12
July Session	Monday-Friday, July 15th-July 19th	9-10:30am	7-12

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 2024	May 28, 29, 30, June 3, 4	8:00-9:30am	7-17

Legacy Hills Golf Club

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest is excited to offer new class sessions at Legacy Hills Golf Club in LaPorte that will be coached by Jacob Gaghan. Contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] for more information.

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer Session	Mondays & Tuesdays, July 15-30	3:30-5:00pm	7-12

Scherwood Golf Course 

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Jeff Zurawicz and Donna Hays will offer the following classes at Scherwood Golf Course. 

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer 2024	Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21*	9:00-10:30am	6-9
	Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21*	11:00-12:00pm	10-12
	Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19*	9:00-10:30am	6-9
	Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19*	9:00-10:30pm	10-12

Valparaiso Country Club         

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Vince Lazar, Marley Caine, Melissa Stoltzfus will offer the following classes at Valparaiso Country Club. 

Session	Dates	Time	Ages
Summer 2024	Tuesdays, June 4 – July 30	9:00-10:00am	7-11
	Tuesdays, June 4 – July 30	10:30-11:30am	12-18