FIRST GREEN'S IMPACT

INSPIRING OUR YOUTH

First Green curriculum benefits young students by helping them apply their classroom knowledge in an outdoor setting. By understanding how STEAM concepts connect, students find new inspiration in their school work and in the possibility of a career in golf or a STEAM-related field.

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Value of STEM Education

6 Benefits Of First Green

01. Applying Lessons

Learning labs bring the classroom to life on the golf course.

02. Inspiring Students

Sparking students’ interest in STEM through hands-on experiences.

03. Building Community

Raising awareness for conservation brings people together for a common cause.

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04. STRENGTHENING FUTURES

More interest in STEM advances our youth, the economy and society at large.

05. ADVANCING GOLF

The future of the game depends on sustainability.

06. HAVING FUN

Field trips to a golf course bring school lessons to life in new and engaging ways.

The best part about First Green is that it can happen at any golf course and there are golf courses in practically every community in our province. This makes the program accessible to kids everywhere, not just those in larger centers.

Trevor Smith, Past President, Western Canada Turfgrass Association

I have to say … (my first field trip) was one of the best days I have ever spent on a golf course!

Frank Tichenor, Golf Course Superintendent, Forest Hills Field Club, Bloomfield, NJ

The WSGA has been a proud supporter of the First Green since its inception 20 years ago. The First Green is growing the game of golf in a very unique way by introducing kids to the many environmental benefits of a golf course. And for many of these kids that attend the field trips, it’s the first time they have ever stepped foot on a golf course. One field trip might equal a new member to the golf community!

Troy Andrew, CEO & Executive Director, Pacific Northwest Golf Association, Washington State Golf Association, and The Home Course

In 50 years we might well look back and see that the First Green initiative was one of the best “growing the Game” initiatives that golf has ever done.

Kris Jonasson, Executive Director, British Columbia Golf