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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 7-18. 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 eight-week classes cost $35 and start June 6th. Find out more information about what we are doing on our Facebook Page.

Lead Coach Sam Witherby and others will offer the following First Tee classes for 2023. All age divisions will offer two sessions: Monday/Wednesday or  Tuesday/Thursday. Classes start the week of June 5th and end the last week of July, no classes the week of July 3rd-7th. All classes will be at the Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center at Glenn Miller Golf Course.  Look for dates for Volunteer Orientation and the End of the Summer Celebration to be posted soon.

Come and sign up for First Tee in person at the Bo Van Pelt/Cross Learning Center at Glenn Miller Driving Range

on Saturdays, May 6th, 13th & 20th from 9:00am – 2:00pm.

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

Cross/Van Pelt Learning Center

SessionDatesTimeAge
2023 SummerMondays & Wednesdays, June 5 – July 2610:00-11:00am7 & 8 year olds
  11:15am-12:15pm9 & 11 year olds
  12:45-1:45pm12-13 year olds
  2:00-3:00pm14-18 year olds
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 6 – July 2710:00-11:00am7 & 8 year olds
11:15am-12:15pm9 & 11 year olds
12:45-1:45pm12-13 year olds
2:00-3:00pm14-18 year olds

Playing League | 14 & up Advanced Class

This class is for participants for those that have been in the program at least 3 years and are skilled at playing golf already. Practice is 4 days per week unless you have a play date at the courses.

SessionDatesTimeCourse
Class timesMondays-Thursdays, June 5 – July 278:30-9:45amCross/VanPelt Learning Center
Play DaysJune 20th8:00amRichmond Elks
June 21st8:00amForest Hills
June 26th8:00amHighland Lake
July 10th8:00amRichmond Elks
July 18th8:00amHighland Lake
July 19th8:00amForest Hills CC

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