Learning on the Course

PGA REACH Philadelphia partnered with the Philadelphia Association of Golf Course Superintendents, Golf Association of Philadelphia, and the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia to help run the First Green program, an innovative environmental education outreach program using golf courses as learning labs. The GCSAA initiative focuses on STEM principles and provides students hands-on learning opportunities in a real-life setting. The students learn not just how to care for a course, but also about career paths available in the golf industry.

Golf in Schools

PGA REACH Philadelphia's successful Golf in Schools program has not slowed down since restarting following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. In 2022, the program grew to 53 schools, ultimately reaching nearly 4,000 students. The PGA Professionaldeveloped curriculum is designed to introduce kids to the game of golf, as well as the mental and physical health benefits the sport provides. Our foundation and the PGA Professional volunteers work with the schools' physical education departments to provide this special education platform on a regular basis.