The First tee of Atlanta

John A. White Park is a public golf facility in Atlanta that serves as a home course for The First Tee of Atlanta, the local chapter of the national youth development organization. The course provides an accessible introduction to golf in an urban setting, designed primarily to support junior programming and community access rather than championship play. The facility emphasizes its educational mission, offering young people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to learn golf alongside life skills and character development. The layout at John A. White Park is modest in scale, typical of municipal courses built to maximize participation rather than length or difficulty. The terrain reflects Atlanta's characteristic rolling piedmont topography, with moderate elevation changes and mature trees framing many holes. As a First Tee facility, the course accommodates players of varying skill levels, from absolute beginners to more experienced juniors, with forward tees and manageable hazards that keep pace of play reasonable for learning golfers. The facility operates within Atlanta's public parks system and serves a dual role as both a functioning golf course and an outdoor classroom. Beyond traditional rounds, the property hosts clinics, after-school programs, and summer camps that use golf as a vehicle for mentorship and personal growth. The course represents an important access point for golf in Atlanta's urban core, particularly for families and young people who might not otherwise have exposure to the game.