Celebrating 25 Years of Impact!

For 25 years, First Tee – Greater Chicago has been building game changers on and off the course. What began as a vision to impact young people through the game of golf has grown into a movement reaching thousands of youth across our community each year. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the coaches, participants, alumni, partners, and supporters who have shaped our journey, and we look ahead with excitement to the next generation of impact.

Highlights From Our 25th Anniversary Celebration

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration was a truly special evening that brought together our First Tee – Greater Chicago community to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together. We are especially grateful to Northern Trust, our presenting sponsor, who helped make the night possible. The evening featured an inspiring conversation led by CBS Sports’ Amanda Balionis alongside Coach Brandon and participants Braulio and Jasmine, highlighting the powerful impact of our programs. We were proud to honor the dedicated families who have helped shape our chapter over the past 25 years, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised a record-breaking $655,000 to support our mission!