The First Tee of Phoenix – owned and operated by The Thunderbirds – announced an agreement to open their 15th junior golf programming site for The First Tee of Phoenix at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course. This is the first programming site in the northeast Valley and the first city-run programming site for the Phoenix Chapter. The First Tee programming at TPC Scottsdale begins the week of April 5, 2016.

“It is wonderful to welcome The First Tee of Phoenix to TPC Scottsdale. Bringing this great program, which is supported by The Thunderbirds, to the facility they helped make famous, is a perfect match,” said Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane. “The First Tee teaches young people to focus, work hard, play fair, and persevere, which are values echoed throughout the great City of Scottsdale. We are going to have a bright future together here, and many future leaders of our community will benefit.”

The grand opening ceremony took place on Saturday, March 26 at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course in Scottsdale. The event kicked off with a short welcome from The First Tee of Phoenix Executive Director, Kevin Terry, followed by a few words from Scottsdale Myor W.J. “Jim” Lane, a trick-shot golf show, a junior golf clinic as well as lunch and refreshments for all in attendance.

“We’re extremely proud to open our first City of Scottsdale programming location for our chapter at TPC Scottsdale,” said Herman Lewkowitz, Board Chair for The First Tee of Phoenix. “TPC Scottsdale has fantastic facilities, a one-of-a-kind golf atmosphere and our members will have the opportunity to share the same practice areas as some of the best players in the world.”

Annual membership to The First Tee of Phoenix is just $60. The First Tee of Phoenix also accepts equipment and membership donations. Sign up now by visiting www.TheFirstTeePhoenix.org, or by calling 602.305.7655.

About The First Tee of Phoenix

The First Tee of Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by The Thunderbirds for the purpose of providing affordable access to golf and golf learning facilities for young people in Maricopa County from all walks of life, particularly those who otherwise might not have an opportunity to play. As one of the largest chapters in The First Tee Network impacting more than 100,000 youth annually, The First Tee of Phoenix offers classes, special monthly family events and tournaments as part of its programming. Now with 15 locations in the Valley – Talking Stick, Desert Mirage, Papago, Longbow, Lone Tree, San Marcos, Cave Creek, Encanto, Palo Verde, Augila, Palm Valley, Valley Golf Center, Augusta Ranch, The Legacy Golf Club and TPC Scottsdale – The First Tee of Phoenix programming sites serve as conveniently located places for participants to learn valuable life skills and character-building lessons through creative activities and instructional programs that incorporate the fundamental teachings of golf.

For more information on The First Tee visit www.thefirstteephoenix.org.