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Causes: Amateur Sports, Sports
Mission: The mission of the first tee of south central wisconsin is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Programs: During 2014, 946 youths participated in meetings twice a week for ten weeks for golf instruction and 9-hole rounds of golf with adult mentors, learning skills such as respect, responsibility, integrity, confidence, and sportsmanship. Meetings were held at nine summer sites, an increase from eight summer sites in the prior year. Another 9,000 youth received life skills training through the game of golf in programs offered at 22 elementary schools in madison and janesville.