Release Date: 03.16.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: Georgia DNR, State Parks Div.
Year-long Junior Golf Tour Begins March 20 at State Park Courses
ATLANTA, GA., February 8, 2010 ~ Young golfers have the chance to play 10 courses across Georgia during the 2010 Georgia Junior Golf Tour. Running March 20 through October 24, the tour travels to all Georgia State Park Golf Courses, plus courses at Brasstown Valley, Lake Blackshear, Stone Mountain and Jekyll Island. The season-ending Championship Cup will be November 13-14. Boys and girls 6-18 are invited to register at www.georgiajuniorgolftour.com. "State Park courses are affordable and challenging, which make them a great option for young golfers," said State Park Golf Director Arnie Page. "Golf helps children develop concentration skills, character and sportsmanship. That's why we are so pleased to be able to offer this year-long tour that can take young golfers to all corners of the state."
The 18-hole fee is $125 for boys 6-18 and girls 10-18. The 9-hole fee for girls 6-9 is $95, and additional children in the same family can register for only $60.
"This tournament is unique because we don't charge membership fees and we allow family members to get involved," said Karl Gross, the tour's director and PGA pro at Highland Walk Golf Course. "We even encourage parents to serve as caddies for their children."
Georgia Junior Golf Tour 2010 Schedule:
March 20-21 ~~ The Lakes at Laura Walker State Park, Waycross
April 17-18 ~~ Meadow Links at George T. Bagby State Park, Ft. Gaines (double points)
April 24-25 ~~ Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris
May 15-16 ~~ The Creek at Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge
June 12-13 ~~ Georgia Veterans Memorial Course at Lake Blackshear Resort, Cordele (double points)
July 13-14 ~~ Stonemont Course at Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain
July 31-Aug 1 ~~ Jekyll Island Resort-Pine Isle Course, Jekyll Island
August 28-29 ~~ Arrowhead Pointe at Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton (double points)
September 25-26 ~~ Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston
October 23-24 ~~ Brazell's Creek at Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, Reidsville (double points)
November 13-14 ~~ Champion's Cup at Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae
Key Websites:
www.georgiajuniorgolftour.com
www.GeorgiaGolf.com
Contact Info
Contact Name: Colleen Philbrick
Company: TedCo Worldwide
Phone: 912-604-1950
E-mail: colleen@tedcoworldwide.com
