Weekly Recap: Former First Tee Junior, Austin Smotherman claims the Simmons Bank Open

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 here is everything you need to know from this past week! Catch up on this weeks local golf news: Austin Smotherman leads from wire-to-wire to claim the Simmons Bank Open For The Snedeker Foundation Austin Smotherman led all four rounds of the Simmons Bank Open For The Snedeker Foundation and claimed… Continue reading →

Did You Know Sacramento Has Its Own Golf Hall of Fame?

Sacramento has proven to be a hotbed of golf for almost as long as the game is old. Proof of that fact is the incredible legacy that the several dozen individuals inducted into Sacramento’s Golf Hall of Fame. The First Tee of Greater Sacramento’s Sacramento Golf Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals that had an… Continue reading →

Golf’s Recovery During Covid-19 Shows Growth & Passion For The Game

“Why is Golf Dying?” is one of the most Google searched golf questions. In some ways it is a valid question. Since 2006, an incredibly large amount of golf courses have closed in the United States. However, the sport saw record numbers of rounds played in 2020 according to the National Golf Foundation, while many… Continue reading →

Now Enrolling! Junior Golf Summer Programs at Haggin Oaks

We are happy to announce that we have officially opened up enrollment to our Junior Golf Summer Programs. We have modifications in place to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.  Each session will be limited to six students to keep social distancing and safety protocols in place.  We have added additional sessions to do our best… Continue reading →

Last Minute Tee Times Available Now

New Tee Times Open 48 Hours in Advance at Haggin Oaks on the Alister MacKenzie Golf Course and Arcade Creek Golf Courses  Tee times have been difficult to get in recent weeks without planning far in advance. As most recreational activities have closed their doors, golf in Sacramento has remained one of the few activities… Continue reading →