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Founded in 2008 by Bo and Bob Van Pelt, First Tee – Indiana in Richmond is currently impacting over 200 Richmond youth ages 4-17. The Bo Van Pelt/Cross Learning Center at Glen Miller Driving Range is home to our practice facility. In addition to a driving range and three hole par three course, we have our own building with access to a kitchen, computers, and learning space. Our six-week classes cost $40 and start June 1st. Find out more information about what we are doing on our Facebook Page.

Lead Coach Esther Etherington along with others will offer the following First Tee classes for 2026. All age divisions will be on Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. There will be no class during the week of June 29th. All classes will be at the Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center at Glen Miller Golf Course. Registration for Summer 2026 will open March 1st at 12:00pm (noon)

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

Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center

SessionDaysDatesTimeAge
2026 SummerMondays/WednesdaysJune 1st-July 15th8:00-9:45am14-17 years old
 Tuesdays/ThursdaysJune 2nd-July 16th8:00-9:45am14-17 years old
Mondays/WednesdaysJune 1st-July 15th8:15-9:45am10-13 years old
Tuesdays/ThursdaysJune 2nd-July 16th8:15-9:45am12-13 years old
 Mondays/WednesdaysJune 1st-July 15th12:00pm-1:30pm10-13 years old
Tuesdays/ThursdaysJune 2nd-July 16th12:00pm-1:30pm10-13 years old
Mondays/WednesdaysJune 1st-July 15th10:00-11:15am7-9 years old
Tuesdays/ThursdaysJune 2nd-July 16th10:00-11:15am7-9 years old
Mondays/WednesdaysJune 1st-July 15th1:45-2:30pm4-6 years old
Tuesdays/ThursdaysJune 2nd-July 16th9:00-9:45am4-6 years old

All classes will be held at Glenn Miller Golf Course

Participants and families! Please join us to celebrate the start of the 2026 season at Glen Miller Golf Course. During the Kick off event….meet your coaches, get your t-shirt, play some games, and grab some Kona Ice. If your child is in need of clubs this is a great time to get your set for the summer.

Kick off EventFriday: May 15th, 20265:00-7:00pmAges 4-18

Schedule:

Open House Style of Event: 5-7pm

Kona Ice from 5:30-6:30pm

Playing League

Playing League will start on June 4th. If you are selected to be in the playing league, you will come to one day of clinic and the other day will be your league day. League Day will mostly be on Thursdays. You must be signed up for a First Tee class to be eligible to be in the Playing League. Coach Aurora and Coach Isabella will notify you and your child if you are eligible to be in the playing league on Thursdays.

SessionDatesTimeCourse
Playing LeagueThursday June 4th8:00amForest Hills
Thursday June 11th8:00amForest Hills
Thursday June 18th9:00amHighland Lake
Thursday June 25th8:00amElks
Thursday July 9th8:00amForest Hills
Thursday July 16th8:00amElks

Club 18

Club 18 is a FREE event dates will be annouced soon for Glen Miller. Club 18 is a fun opportunity for participants to get out on the golf course and work toward advancing through different yardage levels based on their performance. All golfers will start from the 25 yard flag. If they shot 18 or less, they will move back to the next flag. Must be registered in a 2025 class and must sign the Code of Conduct. Someone 18 or older must be with their golfer at all times for Club 18.

DatesTimeAges
TBA5:00-7:00pm7-18
5:00-7:00pm7-18
5:00-7:00pm7-18

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