About The First Tee of Tampa Bay

The First Tee of Tampa Bay is a program branch of the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.  Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.  Since its inception in 1991 as Urban Junior Golf, The First Tee of Tampa Bay has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 10,000 kids in Hillsborough County and Pasco County.   The First Tee of Tampa is part of the larger TFT Network.  The Founding Partners of The First Tee are the Augusta National Golf Club, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and USGA.  Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairman.