Official page of The First Tee of Lake Erie | Providing educational programs that promote character development through the game of Golf | NW Ohio & SE Michigan First Tee- Lake Erie is a non-profit with the mission of positively impacting young children through the values of golf. The First Tee of Lake Erie is a youth development organization in the greater Toledo area introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, we help shape the lives of young people from all walks of life by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. And it’s making a difference.