The First Tee of Shawnee County 

The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization based in S1. Augustine, Fl at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to over 2.2 million participants and students in 47 states and five countries - Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Singapore. Former President George Bush serves as honorary chairperson. The First Tee of Shawnee County offers weekend clinics and summer camps for youth ages 8-18. 

For more information, please contact:

                             Elmer Robinson, Site Coordinator
                             621 SE Swygart; Topeka, KS 66607
                             Phone: 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)
                             Fax: 785-290-3200
                             E-mail:
erobinson@inlandnet.net  

                             John Homlish, Community Services Director
                             621 SE Swygart; Topeka, KS 66607
                             Phone: 785-235-9296 (800-792-7056)
                             Fax: 785-290-3200
                             E-mail:
jack@inlandnet.net 

Or visit The First Tee of Shawnee County website at:

www.thefirstteeshawneecounty.org