LIHUE — First Tee-Hawaii announced on Tuesday that registration is open for the first session of programming of 2025.
“The need to empower our youth so that they’re prepared to tackle all of life’s challenges is critical, now more than ever,” First Tee-Hawaii announced in a press release. “Trained coaches deliver the programs to kids and teens ages 7 to 17, helping build their inner strength, self confidence and resilience — preparing them for the future. Using the game of golf as the platform, participants learn critical life skills to help them grow socially, emotionally and academically.”
There are three locations on Kauai where young golfers aged 7 to 17 can participate. To register, visit FirstTeeHawaii.org.
The Ocean Course at Hokuala will meet Tuesday afternoons starting Jan. 14 through Feb. 11 for ages 7 to 9 years old. The sessions meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The Kiahuna Golf Club will host sessions from Jan. 21 through Feb. 22.
Young golfers between 7 to 9 years old meet from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons, and participants aged 10 to 17 years old meet from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Kiahuna Golf Club also offers Saturday meetings from Jan. 25 through Feb. 22.
Ages 7 through 9 years old meet from 9 to 10 a.m., and young people ages 10 through 17 meet from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
At the Wailua Golf Course, meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons from Jan. 14 to Feb. 11.
Golfers aged 7 to 17 years are split into 3 age groups from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday afternoon meetings will run from Jan. 16 through Feb. 13 for young people ages 7 to 17. The field will be split into 3 age groups from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
First Tee-Hawaii is a youth development organization that helps kids and teams build their strength of character through golf.
First programming of 2025 are also being held at different locations across the state, including Hawaii Island, Maui and Oahu.
For more information about First Tee-Hawaii, visit their website at FirstTeeHawaii.org, or email sreinhart@hsjga.org.
