OAKVILLE, Ont. — First Tee – Canada has announced a renewed partnership with PING Canada aimed at increasing access to youth golf programming and providing opportunities for young people to develop valuable skills both on and off the golf course.
PING has long contributed to the growth of the First Tee program worldwide. Since 2024, PING International and PING Canada have supported First Tee – Canada by providing more than $75,000 in donations to accelerate the expansion of the program from coast to coast.
“PING Canada’s support over the past two years has made a meaningful difference for the young people we serve,” said Adam Hunter, executive director of First Tee – Canada. “Their support has helped us expand access to our programs and strengthened the opportunities we can provide to youth across the country. We’re proud to continue building this partnership and reaching even more young people in every province.”
The new agreement marks the beginning of a three-year partnership between First Tee – Canada and PING Canada, including value-in-kind (VIK) support and financial contributions amounting to $120,000 from 2026 to 2028.
The partnership will help offset the costs of coach training and will aid program delivery at First Tee locations across the country. Additionally, PING Canada’s generous VIK support will provide First Tee – Canada participants and coaches with high-quality golf equipment, ensuring that more young people from all backgrounds have access to the sport and the life lessons it teaches.
“We are proud to stand behind a program that provides youth with affordable and inclusive access to the game we are all passionate about,” said Dave Wilson, general manager of PING Canada. “Junior development, at every level, is an important part of who we are at PING, and we’re dedicated to developing equipment that helps grow the game from a young age. It’s great to have the opportunity to support an organization that excels at creating these life-long golfing experiences.”
With the help of PING Canada, First Tee – Canada will continue impacting the lives of equity-deserving youth by providing inclusive, character development golf programs that help participants build confidence, resilience and healthy habits that extend beyond the fairways.
