About Us

Since 2000, the San Joaquin Junior Golf Foundation has provided area youth with free golf lessons and equipment at our weekly golf clinics for kids, ages 7-17. We have been fortunate to have great support from the Pacific Golf Team as well as former Stockton and Lincoln High School product Ricky Barnes who stars on the PGA Tour.

As our kids will tell you, The First Tee of San Joaquin is an amazing program. We hope that you will join us in continuing to open new doors for our local youth.

"I used to have very poor judgement. The First Tee of San Joaquin helped me look at other options I have instead of taking the gamble. This applies both on and off the course. Judgement was what shaved at least 10 strokes."

"Respect is very important. Without respect it would be a world with no rules or cops. Respect other people the way you want to be treated."

"Sportsmanship is a Core Value that helped me a lot. Before, when I first started playing, I didn't care about the rules. I cheated a lot and didn't show fairness. When The First Tee of San Joaquin showed me this Core Value, I learned a lot. Now I follow the rules and respect the people I play with."

Years Established: Over six years as the San Joaquin Golf Foundation
Years Established as a The First Tee Chapter: Since December 2006

2013 Board of Directors

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Home Office Highlights

Our History

The First Tee has grown into a vibrant youth development organization reaching young people on golf courses, in elementary schools and other programming locations.
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Our Impact

How does The First Tee programs help young people?
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A Parent's Guide to The First Tee

What parents need to know about The First Tee and its programs.
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