First Tee — Central Iowa is a youth development organization that teaches life skills and healthy habits through the game of golf.
Since our inception, in 2007, we have positively impacted the lives of over 12,000 youth annually in Central Iowa through our First Tee Program, First Tee School Program, First Tee Community Programs, Wendy Carlson Girls Golf Program and community outreach.
No child is ever turned away – scholarships are available to those unable to afford the cost of the certification program.
First Tee — Central Iowa holds programming at Warrior Run Golf Course, Woodland Hills Golf Course, Des Moines Driving Range, West Grand Golf, Coldwater Golf Links (Ames), Woodward Golf Club, Copper Creek Golf Course and Grinnell College Golf Course.
Become a Coach or Volunteer
We are looking for Coaches and Volunteers for this year’s Summer Program.
For additional information or questions, please contact our Program Director at [email protected].
Our Staff & Board of Directors
Executive Staff
Jamie Alt
Executive Director
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Program Director
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Carrie Swingle
Executive Assistant
Board of Directors
Jen List, Ernst & Young
Kyle Hessel, Wells Fargo
Mike Spratt, FORVIS
Brad Carlson, F&G
John Feimster, West Bank
Jon Goes, Broheims Indoor Golf
Patrick Hall, Raymond James
Mary LaBarre, Trailpoint Clinic
Ben Miller, Bankers Trust
Chad Molander, Wells Fargo
Sumit Patel, Dubuque Bank & Trust
Zach Pratt, Fredrikson
Mik Stavig, Sammons Financial
Jerit Tripp, Gilbert & Cook
Steve Vaught, Studio Iowa