Meet Our Partners

The Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA) functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut.  Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and is based in Rocky Hill.  Each year the CSGA conducts approximately 50 competitive events including the Connecticut Open, Connecticut Amateur and Connecticut Junior Ameteur.  The CSGA has 170 member clubs, 78 of which are private.  Among its many services to CSGA club members is providing computerized handicapping to approximately 50,000 golfers through the USGA’s GHIN system including free handicap services to junior golfers through the eclub program.  The First Tee of Connecticut is a designated charity of the CSGA.  For more information on the CSGA, call (860) 257-4171 or visit www.csgalinks.org.

The Travelers Championship is proud to be Connecticut’s premier PGA TOUR event that donates 100%of its NET proceeds to nonprofits throughout New England.  Since its inception in 1952, the tournament has generated more than $30 million for charity, and in 2012 the tournament raised $1.154 million.  The 2013 Travelers Championship will once again welcome a star-studded PGA TOUR field, June 17-23, 2013 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT.  As one of the region’s premier sporting events, the tournament has been an integral part of the community for 60 years.  The Travelers Championship is proud to partner with The First Tee of Connecticut through Birdies for Charity, the Junior Pro-Am, the Premier Limo First Tee Classic and various other fundraising events.

The First Tee of Metropolitan New York is committed to impacting the lives of youth throughout the New York area by offering golf and life skills programming.  With the creation of affordable and accessible golf facilities, the goal is to serve those who would otherwise not have access to the game of golf and its positive values. The First Tee of Connecticut partners with The First Tee Metropolitan New York to offer programs throughout Fairfield County (Connecticut).  For more information on The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, call (718) 655-9164 or visit www.thefirstteemetny.org.

The First Tee of Connecticut primarily employs Connecticut Section PGA instructors for its programs. The Connecticut Section PGA is one of 41 Sections that together comprise the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America).  These professionals are employed at over 170 PGA Recognized Golf Facilities throughout the region with the exception of Life Members, who are retired.  The Assistants' Association is a subsidiary organization of the CT Section PGA.  Its mission is to create an environment, through education and training, which shall improve the skill level and effectiveness of the section assistant professionals in their career pursuits of obtaining head golf professional positions. For more information about the CT PGA, call (860) 257-4653 or visit www.ctpga.com.

TFTCT Certificates may be redeemed at these locations. Please call ahead to ensure that the facility is open and available.

Click below for a list of the youth organizations that partner with The First Tee of Connecticut to offer programming to Connecticut's youth.