YMCA Par 3 opened May 1, 2005. They transformed the once popular local icon, The Publix Par 3 Golf Course (18-hole par 3 course opened in 1955) into the YMCA Par 3 facility. This newly remodeled 9-hole course, with a lighted driving range, is Home to The First Tee of Lakeland.
The course redesign from 18 holes, to a 9 hole facility with a lighted driving range and teaching area was done by Steven R. Smyers.
YMCA Par 3 First Tee Golf Course plays to a 9-hole par-27 and a maximum distance of 961 yards.