Tag Archives: Junior Golf
Teenage Junior Golfer Signs NIL Deal
By Steve Pike Transcend Capital Advisors has signed a multi-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with 15-year-old amateur golfer Miles Russell, currently ranked No. 1 in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Boys rankings. Russell, from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was the youngest-ever winner of the AJGA’s Rolex Junior Player of the Year […]
Opinion: Should Teenage Amateur Golfers Receive NIL Money?
By Fred Altvater Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) financial arrangements are all the rage in college sports. It has been rumored that a Division I college football program is required to offer $3 million in NIL guarantees to sign a top-notch quarterback out of the transfer portal. It appears that amateur golfers are becoming attractive […]
USGA Names Chris Zambri Head Coach For National Development Program
The United States Golf Association (USGA) created the National Development Program to help amateur golfers succeed by delivering competitive opportunities, plus support and training to develop American golf talent and reduce financial burdens. The program provides education, experiences and mentorship to help athletes achieve success at every level and is committed to fostering a positive […]
Registration Open for the 82nd GAM Father & Son/Parent & Child Championship
Registration for the 82nd edition of the GAM Father & Son/Parent & Child Championship to be held July 31st, at Edgewood Country Club is now open . There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun, with the Parent & Child Championship & Pro Division taking place only during the a.m. session. Registration cost is $155 or […]
There Are A Multitude of Golf Opportunities For Juniors
Most junior golfers originally become involved in the game via the influence of a parent, or grandparent. Many young golfers have seen professionals, like Tiger Woods, succeed at the highest levels and are motivated to practice and compete. Whatever reason draws kids to the game the golf industry has done an excellent job of creating […]
Michigan Junior Wins Drive, Chip & Putt
Bentley Coon from Horton Michigan won the Boys 10-11 age group at National Final Drive, Chip and Putt. With a 225 yard drive, a chip shot to within 3 feet and his best putt to two feet, Coon totaled 24.5 points, out of a total 30, to win his age division at Augusta National.
Parenting Competitive Junior Golfers
Guest Column by Jenn Brody I am the mother of two successful competitive junior golfers – and the number one thing that I would like to start off with is that juniors (and adults) have to have fun. I know this sounds very cliché, but it really is so important. Creating a fun environment to introduce the game will help […]
Michigan Junior Golfers of the Year
Junior Boys’ Player of the Year: PJ Maybank Cheboygan’s PJ Maybank III entered three Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) junior tournaments over the summer and won each of them, to bat 1.000, highlighted by winning the Michigan Junior State Amateur Championship at TPC Michigan. “The thing I remember best from the summer was the last day of the Junior Am,” […]
A Cautionary Tale for Parents of Junior Golfers
By Shawn Allen Note: This story first appeared in the daily online golf source, Morning Read, on August 12 This has been anything but a typical year in golf in 2020. Not just on the professional Tours. The junior-golf season has been turned inside out, as well. Around the country, young golfers got a late start on their events and are starting the […]
GAM Junior Stroke Play: Lauren Timpf and Ieaun Jones
Lauren Timpf of Macomb won an unprecedented 5th consecutive Golf Association of Michigan tournament in her age group – and Ieaun Jones of Ann Arbor won his third junior title in the 12th GAM Junior Stroke Play Championship at Forest Akers East Golf Course. Timpf is a soon to be 14-year-old who has taken the summer by storm. She won the overall title (ages 13-15) by […]