About Us

The Inland Northwest Golf Foundation, a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization, is the parent of The First Tee of The Inland Northwest chapter based in Spokane, WA. In the Spring of 2011 we began implementing programming consistent with a furtherance of the mission and purpose of The First Tee. We have created a network of community leadership & organizations from diverse groups who have made a commitment to The First Tee of the Inland Northwest.

Today, The First Tee of the Inland Northwest conducts operations and programming from our home course, The Creek at Qualchan golf course. Our facilities provide use of a complete practice area including a private access driving range, chipping facility and putting greens.

Classes are offered to young people from ages 7 to 17. The nominal fee for each session includes all instruction and use of the driving range, chipping and putting facilities during classes. Discounts are offered for family use. Scholarships are available upon request. No one will be turned down because of their inability to pay.

For more details about our facility and programs, please contact our offices at 509-688-9892 or e-mail us at info@thefirstteeinlandnw.org.

Our Nine Core Values

The foundation of the chapters programming, coaching, volunteer training and conduct is based on the following nine core values:

• Sportsmanship
• Confidence
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Judgment
• Courtesy
• Honesty

Purpose Statement: “It’s All About Youth”

The purpose is to introduce golf to the youth of our community as a fun, fulfilling and life enhancing sport. We exist to:

• Serve in the best interest of youth
• Stimulate youth awareness of golf
• Integrate life skills into our golf program
• Provide youth access to golf facilities
• Recruit quality instructors & educators
• Provide youth teen-friendly facilities
• Empower youth to develop goals (College, Trade School, Scholarship etc.)
• Develop community awareness of the impact youth are making in The First Tee program
• Embrace volunteers, affiliates and mentors who practice The First Teeฎ Nine Core Values.

Home Office Highlights

Our History

The First Tee has grown into a vibrant youth development organization reaching young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and other programming locations.
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Our Impact

How does The First Tee programs help young people?
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A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.
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