The Par level focuses on fundamental communication and self-management skills.  For many participants, The First Tee program will be a new experience.  In addition to meeting other young people from different backgrounds, they will be exposed to a game that emphasizes courtesy, honesty, self-discipline, and respect.  The purpose of the Par Level is to introduce participants to the idea that in addition to learning how to play golf, they will be acquiring many skills that will help them in other areas of their lives.
At the Par Level, participants will learn the following:

• Golf Skills
Proper grip, stance and posture for the full swing
Putting basics of grip, stance, alignment and distance control
Chipping and pitching
How to play quickly and safely
Basic rules of the game
Rules and etiquette on the course

• Life Skills
How to introduce oneself
Why rules and respect are important in golf and in life
How to get more fun out of learning something new
What to do when angry or frustrated
How to find “personal par”