What makes The First tee effective in building positive character traits in young people is "The First Tee Life Skills Experience", a curriculum developed by experts in the field of positive youth development and delivered by trained PGA/LPGA coaches. Through this experience, participants learn to apply life skills and transfer the positive values of golf to everyday life. The First Tee of the Coachella Valley is a proud program supported by the Desert Recreation Foundation a 501(c)3 foundation.

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.