More Than a Sports Program

Building Game Changers

At First Tee – Puerto Rico, we aren't just teaching kids how to swing a golf club—we are empowering the next generation to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and integrity.

By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a proven life-skills curriculum, our trained coaches help youth build character on and off the course.

What Our Young Athletes Learn:

Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions.

Conflict Resolution: Navigating social challenges and peer relationships peacefully.

Goal Setting: Planning for the future and setting step-by-step milestones.

Inclusivity: Appreciating diversity and fostering community.

Athletic Growth: Mastering golf fundamentals and advanced techniques.

The Impact of Your Investment

Your support powers two full 18-week semesters of after-school programs (36 weeks total) each year across the island.

By the Numbers

235 Youth served yearly

432 Completely free classes annually

16 Local coaches employed

6 Key island locations

100% Free for families

Our Island Reach

TPC Dorado Beach - Dorado

Palmas Athletic Club - Humacao

El Legado - Guayama

Punta Borinquen - Aguadilla

Royal Isabela - Isabela

Boys & Girls Club - Las Margaritas, San Juan

"The coaches are patient, encouraging, and truly invested in helping the kids improve. My son came home excited after every session. It’s rare to find a free program that offers this much quality, structure, and positivity."
— Cristy Garfias, Mother of a First Tee Participant

Why We Need You

Free for Families. Powered by You.

Financial barriers should never stop a child from building character and learning life skills. That is why every single class is 100% free for families across Puerto Rico.

The Math Behind the Mission

$11,500 delivers one location for a full 18-week semester (36 total classes).

$8 is all it takes to provide one child with a professional coach, course access, and structured mentorship for an entire afternoon.

Pick your impact

Every dollar goes directly toward real program units on the ground. Select a giving level to start empowering Puerto Rico’s youth today:

$300 | Sponsor a Junior - Covers one child for a full 18-week semester.

$650 | Sponsor a Week - Funds a week of classes at one program site.

$5,750 | Half-Semester Champion - Powers 9 weeks of programming at one location.

$11,500 | Adopt a Location - Fully funds one site for an entire 18-week semester.

$69,000 | Fund the Island - Covers all 6 program locations for a semester.

Act 22 / Act 60 Donors

First Tee – Puerto Rico is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 66-0897067).

100% of your donation is tax-deductible and fully compliant with Act 22/60 annual charitable giving requirements. Directing your required contribution to First Tee – Puerto Rico puts an entire roster of local youth through our life-changing programs each season.

Our Mission: To enable kids and teens to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.