Address:
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA
23220 USA
Email: Ask Parks and Recreation
Phone: (804) 646-5733
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804) 646-0751
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Youth Golf
Administration Office
1209 Admiral Street
Richmond, VA 23220-1701
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Phone: (804)646-5733,
Inclement Weather Line Number: (804)646-0751
The city's Youth Golf Program is for youth between the ages of 8 and 15. The program has over 350 participants. Registration starts in June at most of the community centers.
The golf program is held during the weekdays and ends in August. There are two golf levels: Introductory Level and the Challenged Golf League. For more information on the golf program, call (804)646-1115.
Hook-A-Kid on Golf
Hook-A-Kid on Golf is a component of the Department's Golf Program. This program is co-sponsored by the Richmond Recreation & Parks Foundation. Register at your local community center or call (804)646-1115.
Challenge Golf League
This league is for former Hook-A-Kid on Golf participants. The league typically starts in June. For more information, call (804)646-1115.
First Tee Course
The First Tee of Richmond sponsors the Elson Redmond Memorial Golf Facility, conveniently located just north of the Interstate Highways (I-64 & I-95) off of the Chamberlayne Avenue exit. For directions or more information, call (804)646-4074.
First Tee Youth Golf Course
400 School Street
Richmond, VA 23222
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Features of the year-round facility include:
- A driving range with multiple grass tees
- 18 heated covered tees
- A practice putting green and chipping green with sand trap
- A six-hole (par three) adult course
- A clubhouse with a pro-shop
- Snack shop and an indoor instructional tee.
It is open from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. seven days a week, except for some Sundays. Winter hours start December 1st and are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week.
Individual Fees: $6.50 for a small basket of balls and $11.00 for a large basket of balls.
A variety of programs that include life skills as well as golf skills will by offered for children, taught by Professional Golf Association ( PGA ) members. Discount card and memberships are also available.
First Tee youth seasonal schedule of programs
| First Tee Golf Levels, Descriptions and Practice Requirements | |||||
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| Level | Level Name | Age Group | Performance | Cost $ | Practice Required |
| I | Little Legends | 5 - 6 | Basic Introduction Skills | $60 per season | 2 - 3 days per week |
| II | PLAYer | 7 - 9 | Beginning Fundamentals | $75 per season | 2 - 3 days per week |
| III | Player 10+ | 10 - 17 | Basic Fundamentals | $75 per season | 2 - 3 days per week |
| IV | Par | All age groups | Must meet skill expectations | $75 per season | 2 - 3 days per week |
| V | Birdie | All age groups | Must meet skill expectations | $75 per season | 1 - 2 days per week |
| VI | Eagle | All age groups | Must meet skill expectations | $75 per season | 1 - 2 days per week |
| VII | Ace | All age groups | Must meet skill expectations | $75 per season | 1 - 2 days per week |
| First Tee Golf Schedule (Seasonal) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level / Type | Day | Begin Time | End Time |
| Birdie / Eagle / Ace | Saturday | 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| Little Legends | Tuesday | 5:45 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Little Legends | Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. |
| Par | Wednesday | 5:45 p.m. | 6:45 p.m. |
| Par | Saturday | 11:15 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
| PLAYer | Tuesday | 6:45 p.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| PLAYer | Wednesday | 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| PLAYer | Saturday | 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| Player 10+ | Thursday | 5:00 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Skills Practice (Any Level) | Thursday | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Skills Practice (Any Level) | Saturday | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
Call (804)646-4074 or (804)646-1115 for more information.