The Mission of First Tee Gulf Coast is to positively impact the lives of young people by promoting character development and life-enhancing values through the First Tee's "Life Skills Learning Experience" and the game of golf. The First Tee program is based on The Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment. The First Tee's mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. All Funding for First Tee Gulf Coast is generated through local fundraising and spent locally - no direct support comes from (or goes to) First Tee Headquarters in St. Augustine. Since the founding of our local chapter December 30, 2003, we have grown to serve Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton (Florida) and Baldwin County (Alabama) through 12 current programs sites.