project specs
We're creating a safe and supportive space that will broaden access to game-changing opportunities and inspire young people to pursue their personal best.
Location
2275 Henry Tecklenburg Drive in West Ashley
Size
13.8 acres
8 acres for Learning Center and Kids Course
5.8 preserved as wetland
Budget
$14,000,000
Features
Learning Center
11,007 square feet
Flexible classroom space
Meeting rooms
Nutrition center
Indoor putting/chipping green
Hitting bays featuring GOLFZON simulators
Ample parking for growing bus fleet
Kids Course
7 acres
9-hole par 3 course designed by Troy Miller and Brian Schneider
Outdoor practice area
Event/activity lawn
“From a physical perspective, the instant maturity the course will have with all the trees surrounding the course is exciting especially in a time where so few courses are opening with that benefit.
As a native of Charleston, the ability to be a small part of bringing this much needed facility to kids of our City is a tremendous honor.”
Troy Miller
Course Architect | Miller Golf Design
As the Southeast’s only public course catering exclusively to youth play, our Kids Course will be open to all children ages 5–18, regardless of First Tee program enrollment. To maintain a welcoming, youth-centric environment, adults will only be permitted to play as the accompanied guest of a junior golfer.
This unique membership model will be funded by generous Ambassadors. Email Conor@FirstTeeCHS.org to learn more about our Ambassador Program and course sustainability.
a unique model
“Prioritizing kids as members is almost unheard of in the golf industry. But by putting kids first, First Tee - Greater Charleston can use golf as a Trojan horse for building youth leadership skills in a way that few organizations can.”
Nick Schreiber
Founder & Owner | Old Barnwell
Facility Committee | First Tee
“There are plenty of places for adults to play golf, but hardly any where kids are truly the priority. Keeping that at the center of the membership model ensures we never lose sight of why we’re doing this in the first place. I also think it creates something pretty special for Charleston and hopefully a model that others can follow.”
Kevin Murphy
Director | RCB Development
Facility Committee | First Tee
“I’m very excited for First Tee’s project because I love the opportunities it will give to kids and teens like me. It opens doors that would not be possible on other courses. Additionally, it will give First Tee participants an even wider sense of community…”
Kelly M.
Program Participant
