The Players Championship and First Tee of North Florida held an open house Monday for a new leadership program for local students called Rising Leaders of Jax. The goal is to teach students leadership skills that will help them succeed. “Not only do they teach us golf skills here, but they also teach us life skills,” McNair said. Ultimately, 30 middle schools students will be selected from schools near Brentwood Golf Course off Golfair Boulevard. First Tee of North Florida aims to change students’ lives through initiatives that help them build character, leadership skills and other tools that will help them get the most out of life.