Building a Home for The First Tee of Fort Worth A partnership between The First Tee of Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department

The First Tee Nationally The First Tee Nationally Founded in 1997 as an initiative of the World Golf Foundation Overseen by PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, USGA, and The Masters Tournament

The First Tee Impacted 2.9 million young people since its inception 205 chapters in forty-nine states and five foreign countries with nearly 700 facilities Fourteen chapters in Texas. Dallas and Houston have multiple facilities.

Mission 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.

Life Skills Experience Life Skills Experience Life Skills Curriculum separates The First Tee from other junior golf programs Based on established educational and psychological principles for positive youth development Participants progress through levels and demonstrate proficiency in golf and understanding life skill lessons

Nine Core Values Nine Core Values Honesty Integrity Responsibility Respect Confidence Judgment Perseverance Courtesy Sportsmanship

Support for The First Tee Support for The First Tee Embraced by the golf industry, government entities, major corporations Vendor partners provide discounted goods and services The First Tee Scholars Program provides funding for higher education Colleges and universities offer scholarships to The First Tee participants

The First Tee of Fort Worth The First Tee of Fort Worth Lindy Miller Foundation for Junior Golf founded in 1996 Youth Sports Council of Fort Worth adopted program in 2002 Chartered by The First Tee in 2003 Board of Directors formed in 2004 Became our own 501(c)(3) in 2007 Local chapter funded through grants and contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations

Community Problem Community Problem 75% of students in FWISD are economically disadvantaged Typical urban problems with gangs, dropouts, teen pregnancy, drugs and alcohol TFT Life Skills curriculum developed by psychologists and youth development specialists helps combat risky behaviors

Impact – Research Impact – Research Scientific data-based evidence of the effectiveness of The First Tee as an exemplary youth development program. Strong positive impact on young people’s development of life skills and core values. Program is unique especially in the synergy among golf, the program delivery by coaches, the life skills curriculum and The First Tee Nine Core Values. The First Tee affirms values that are taught at home.

Impact – Research Impact – Research Life Skills Transfer: Youth in The First Tee scored higher than the comparison group on meeting and greeting, managing emotions, resolving conflicts, appreciating diversity, and getting help from others. General Life Skills Usage: Youth in The First Tee scored higher than the comparison group on goal setting, initiative, emotional regulation, prosocial norms, and positive relationships.

Impact – Research Impact – Research Developmental Outcomes: Youth in The First Tee scored higher than the comparison group on perceived academic competence (confidence), moral conduct (responsibility, honesty, integrity), self- efficacy to resist peer pressure (judgment), and preference for challenging skills (perseverance).

Programs and Services Programs and Services Over 1800 students in certified levels of Life Skills instruction in three sessions throughout the year Another 4500 students exposed in 2009 through TARGET programs offered in summer camps, schools, after-school programs and community centers Many TARGET program participants enroll in Life Skills Experience.

Instruction Instruction Instruction is staffed by combination of paid and volunteer instructors including members of the PGA/LPGA. Lead instructors attend The First Tee national Coach Training. Goal is one adult for every 6 children.

Programming Sites Programming Sites Rockwood Practice Facility – the home of The First Tee of Fort Worth Glen Garden CC Benbrook Driving Range

Life Skills Curriculum Life Skills Curriculum Participants progress through Par, Birdie, Eagle, Ace levels Seamless integration of life skill lessons and golf instruction Evaluation at end of each 10 week session

Life Skills Curriculum Life Skills Curriculum Par Level – Interpersonal Communication and Self-Management Birdie Level – Goal Setting Eagle Level – Conflict resolution, mentoring and career planning Ace Level – Develop as individuals and assets to community

Programs and Services Programs and Services Fees are nominal and no child is turned away because of inability to pay Family participation – Family nights, golf clinics for parents Emphasis on academic success – national recognition for A/B Honor Roll

Youth Development Partnerships Youth Development Partnerships Lena Pope Home Boys and Girls Clubs All Church Home Fort Worth Parks Community Centers Communities in Schools Northwest YMCA Fort Worth ISD Scottish Rite Hospital John Peter Smith Hospital – United Way of Tarrant County Texas Rangers Academy

Growth and Projections Growth and Projections

Ethnicity and Gender Ethnicity and Gender

Campaign Goals To build a joint-use practice and learning center facility – Practice Facility opened in July, To create a home base for The First Tee of Fort Worth that is centrally located to its target audience of young people To build a first-class practice facility for the City of Fort Worth

Naming Gift To raise $1,500,000 to fund and endow the Ben Hogan Learning Center. $500,000 naming gift pledged by Ben Hogan Foundation.

Benefits of Facility for The First Tee Benefits of Facility for The First Tee Central location will allow expansion of program with targeted youth Ben Hogan Learning Center will be “home base” and provide office and classrooms for use in inclement weather and a safe environment for children Practice Facility with driving range and short game area plus three holes to play

EXISTING CLUBHOUSE / PRO SHOP PROPOSED THE FIRST TEE OF FORT WORTH LEARNING CENTER

Building a Home for The First Tee of Fort Worth A partnership between The First Tee of Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department