FTGH serves over 300,000 youth annually, more than any other chapter in the international network of 150. Rooted in First Tee's Nine Core Values of: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment. We also incorporate these Nine Healthy Habits: Energy, Play, Safety, Vision, Mind, Family, Friends, School and Community. FTGH priorities safety and trains positive adult role models to teach age and developmentally appropriate core values and health and wellness behaviors at each level of the curriculum through three delivery channels. See Schedule O - Continued - 1) On Golf Courses program is delivered at eight green grass facilities and four PGA TOUR Superstores. It provides character education, life management skills, and wellness, along with golf knowledge and skill development. 2) School Program is delivered by P.E. teachers at Houston area schools in 46 districts and 563 schools. We train P.E. teachers to deliver curriculum as a P.E. unit during the school year. 3) Community Program partners with over 55 area non-profits such as: Including Kids and Houston Parks & Recreation Community Centers. FTGH's teen mentoring and leadership programs continues to thrive, and we vastly expanded Girls Golf opportunities beginning in 2023. FTGH serves students throughout Harris and the 7 contiguous counties. We are unique in that any child can participate in and benefit from our program. While we offer classes for autistic kids and provide equipment for kids in wheelchairs, every young person ages 7-18 can participate in our program no matter what their ability, gender, ethnicity, or income.
