Junior Golf Programs – Whether it be your country club’s driving range, or one of the city’s municipal courses, a place to learn and love the game is never too far away.

The First Tee of Tucson

Located at the Trini Alvarez El Rio Golf Course, the First Tee of Tucson provides juniors many opportunities to tee up throughout the year. Offering play days and standard classes, the organization operates on a merit-based system where golfers earn their way through up through the ranks to Birdie, Eagle and Ace levels. In addition, a new 4,500-sq.-ft. learning center for juniors is being built on property (slated for completion this fall). It will provide junior members a place to study, read, learn and even watch golf-related materials. The volunteer operation is always looking to add to its junior golf and volunteer family. The cost of membership is $5 per year per child. Equipment is provided. 520.628.1555, www.thefirstteetucson.org.

For juniors getting serious about the game, joining the SAJGA allows them the opportunity to tee up for friendly competitions regularly with other junior members. While the cost of full membership is $60 for the first year, a practice-only membership is also available for $30. Either membership allows juniors to join the lesson offered every Sunday afternoon at Randolph Golf Course. http://www.sajga.org/.