Christopher Borrego teaches golf through First Tee of San Joaquin, the local chapter of the national First Tee program that uses golf as the primary vehicle for teaching young people the life skills — integrity, responsibility, perseverance, respect, and confidence — that the game uniquely develops when introduced to children in the right way. His work through First Tee extends beyond pure golf instruction into mentorship and character development, reaching young people in the San Joaquin Valley communities who might not otherwise encounter the game or the values it teaches. Borrego's position within this program means his impact on the Stockton and greater San Joaquin Valley youth golf community extends well beyond the scorecards and handicaps of the students he teaches.