First Tee program comes to Deer Isle

The Island Country Club is bringing the nationally recognized First Tee program to area youth by offering classes for kids ages 8-14, according to a news release. All island and peninsula youth are invited to participate in the classes which will be held at the Deer Isle golf course from June 29 to August 8. This highly respected program was developed by the United States Golf Association and is offered at more than 1,000 locations in the In addition to learning fundamentals of the golf swing and the game of golf, the First Tee education and life skills programs help kids and teens prepare for success at school, at home and in their community.