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 , Scherwood, 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 Art Grimes, Wendy Simms, Jim Jeselnick and Barb Smith will offer the following classes at Creekside Golf Course in Valparaiso.    Email Nancy Bender at [email protected] with questions about these classes!

SessionDatesTimeAges
Winter Refresher ClassesWednesdays, January 3-March 274:00-6:00pmHigh School
Thursdays, January 4-March 284:15-5:15pm11-14
Saturdays, January 6-March 301:00-1:45pm4-6
Saturdays, January 6-March 30 2:00-3:00pm7-11
Saturdays, January 6-March 302:00-4:00pm13-18

Creekside Golf Course Playing Leagues

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

SessionDatesTimeAges
Summer Playing League7-18

The Course at Aberdeen

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

     

SessionDatesTimeAges
June SessionMonday-Friday, June 17th-June 21st9-10:30am7-12
July SessionMonday-Friday, July 15th-July 19th9-10:30am7-12

Curtis Creek Golf Course

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Eric Nowlin and Wendy Simms will offer the following classes at Curtis Creek Golf Course in Rennselear.              

SessionDatesTimeAges
Summer 2024May 27, 28, 29, June 3, 48:00-9:30am7-17

Scherwood Golf Course 

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest welcomes Coach Jeff Zurawicz, who will offer the following classes at Scherwood Golf Course. 

Session DatesTimeAges
Summer 2024Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21*9:00-10:30am6-9
Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21*11:00-12:00pm10-12
Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19*9:00-10:30am6-9
Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19*11:00-12:30pm10-12
Class on Monday-Thursday will be held at the time listed. The Friday class of each session will be a scramble on the golf course from 9:00am-12:00pm for all age groups.

Valparaiso Country Club         

First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Vince Lazar, Dan Kattalia, and Larry Moore will offer the following classes at Valparaiso Country Club. 

Session DatesTimeAges
Summer 2024Tuesdays, June 4 – July 309:00-10:00am7-11
Tuesdays, June 4 – July 3010:30-11:30am12-18