Pro Kids, First Tee - San Diego

Pro Kids is a community built by and for our Pro Kids Members and was founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to excel in life. We envision a future where golf is a sport for everyone, accessible to anyone. We make inclusivity, respect, and equity on the golf course and in the classroom a priority through our programs: 

Golf & Life Skills Program: Led by certified golf instructors, this program introduces the game of golf to kids ages 7-17, reinforcing values like integrity, respect, and perseverance during each golf class. 

Pro Kids Academy Program: Pro Kids Academy is an afternoon program for children ages 7 and older designed to provide opportunities for academic assistance, tutoring, workshops, structured curricula, and extracurricular activities. 

Meal Service Program: Meals are offered to members during program hours Monday - Friday after school, thanks to our partners at Feeding San Diego. 

Pro Kids Scholarship Program: Since 1999, Pro Kids has awarded over $2.9M to 305 Pro Kids Scholars. This program reflects our founding vision; “golf is the hook; education is the payoff". 55% of our scholars are the first in their family to attend higher education and 35% of new scholars have an EFC of $0, meaning their family has no means to support their college education. The scholarship program encourages community engagement beyond high school, and scholars return to Pro Kids to be mentors to younger members. 

Our Mission: The mission of Pro Kids, First Tee – San Diego is to challenge underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, and values through education and the game of golf.