First Tee Launched Youth Golf Campus Project
The organization has initiated a $14 million capital campaign for a new facility in West Ashley.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Golf
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First Tee Greater Charleston has announced plans for a youth-only golf course and leadership campus to be located in West Ashley. The project, titled Fore the Kids, aims to address growing demand for the organization's existing programs.
Why it matters
The development seeks to provide a dedicated space for the 25,000 children served annually by the organization across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. A new facility will help eliminate current program waitlists.
The 13.8-acre site features an 11,007-square-foot learning center and a nine-hole course designed for youth ages 5 to 18. The project plan also includes the preservation of 5.8 acres of wetlands.
The players
First Tee Greater Charleston
This nonprofit organization provides youth development programs through the game of golf.
Troy Miller
He is one of the architects tasked with designing the new nine-hole golf course.
Brian Schneider
He is an architect collaborating on the design of the youth-only golf facility.
The details
The facility is located off Henry Tecklenburg Drive and will be open for play only to children, with adults permitted on the course only when accompanied by a child. Architects Troy Miller and Brian Schneider are leading the design of the course.
Timeline
Development and fundraising are ongoing throughout 2026.
The new campus is scheduled to open in 2028.
Season Trajectory
This project signifies a shift toward permanent, youth-exclusive infrastructure within the broader First Tee youth development program network. The move positions the Charleston branch to handle increasing participation levels that have previously exceeded current course capacity.
Local families should note that this course will be restricted to youth players aged 5 to 18, with adult play permitted only as chaperones. The project is currently in the site clearing phase as the organization works toward its 2028 completion target.
The takeaway
The addition of a dedicated facility highlights the increasing popularity of youth golf in South Carolina. Interested community members can track the remaining 25 percent of the $14 million fundraising goal as the project progresses toward its 2028 opening.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WCBD 2 - Charleston.
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