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The First Tee of Troup County Learning Center is located behind the Troup County Parks and Recreation Center at 1220 LaFayette Parkway.  You will see signs as soon as you pull into the Recreation Center on the left.

Each lesson consists of a life skill and a golf skill.  They meet once a week for six weeks.  Registration is held at the Troup County Parks and Recreation Center four times a year:  Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

The First Tee of Troup County is completely free of charge to all participants. 

The First Tee of Troup County is open to any child from 8-18 years of age.  There are three core levels of The First Tee Life Skills Experience:  Par, Birdie, and Eagle. 

Par level focuses on fundamental communication and self management skills. 

Birdie level focuses on identifying personal goals and ways to reach these goals.

Eagle level focuses on group and community interaction.  Participants learn to deal more effectively with others so they can become good citizens and exert a positive influence both at The First Tee and in their communities.


 
The First Tee Life Skills Experience

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The First Tee Life Skills Experience is one of the unique features that differentiates The First Tee from many other successful junior golf programs.  Through the Life Skills Experience, participants learn valuable lessons about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude; how to make decisions by thinking about the possible consequences and how to define and set goals from the golf course to everyday life.
The First Tee Certification Process

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The First Tee wants everyone who completes The First Tee Experience to have acquired basic golf skills and to be able to demonstrate certain fundamental life skill concepts – such as interpersonal communication and the importance of rules and etiquette.
The First Tee Coach

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The First Tee Coach Program is an educational training program that prepares staff and volunteers at Chapters of The First Tee to deliver The First Tee Life Skills Experience, which includes the TARGET program, as well as the Par, Birdie, Eagle and Ace levels of certification.
Assistant Coach Training
The First Tee Assistant Coach Training for individuals who want to be more involved with the ongoing coaching and mentoring of The First Tee participants at the Chapter level but may not be able to spend the time required to become recognized as a The First Tee Coach.
Contact The First Tee of Troup County at michelledoyle@aol.com

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