FTP “Stuff”

When I was a volunteer and had another job, I used to play golf all the time. Now that I work in the golf industry, I hardly get to play at all – something they failed to mention at my job interview with First Tee. So given my ability and lack of playing time, low …...

Coach Bill is a part-time Level 2 Lead Coach at 3 Lakes Golf Course in Penn Hills for First Tee of Pittsburgh.  When he’s not teaching golf to kids, he is involved at his church as an ordained Reverend and is very passionate about his beliefs. As an Ordained Reverend and a servant of my &hell...

Growing up playing sports organized or with my friends in the neighborhood was something I looked forward to doing.  We played basketball, baseball, football, golf, and even made up sports like sidewalk baseball. I was very passionate about baseball and soccer throughout high school and eventually ...

Golf is a sport for adults and children alike. Here at the First Tee of Pittsburgh we try to open doors to the game of golf for children that might not get that chance otherwise, and for children that already have a passion for the game.  Pittsburgh police have partnered with Allegheny Youth Develo...

In 2008, my wife, newborn son, and I moved from Atlanta to Pittsburgh so I could begin my job as the Director of Education with The First Tee of Pittsburgh.  I held that position for two weeks before taking over as the Director of Golf, and held that position for a year before becoming the …...

As a long-time PGA Professional and Coach with The First Tee, I’m often asked by participants and/or their parents how long I’ve been playing golf, and how I got started in the game.  They are often surprised to find out that I began playing golf at age twelve, which often seems “...

After working for The First Tee of Pittsburgh for five years, I had reluctantly decided it was time to move on to other employment opportunities. The morning following this decision, my youngest son went missing. Two days later it was discovered that he had suffered a tragic death. My world had stop...