Myrtle Beach’s "2005 Golf Course Of The Year" To Host 36-Hole Junior Golf Tournament December 31, 2005 – January 1, 2006
November 2, 2005, Murrells Inlet, S.C. – Continuing its commitment to help grow the game of golf, the TPC of Myrtle Beach will play host to the Plantations Junior Golf Tour, one of the nation’s largest and longest existing junior golf tours, December 31, 2005 – January 1, 2006. Established in 1994, the Plantations Junior Golf Tour (PJGT) is open to boys and girls from 8 to 19 years of age and runs Labor Day weekend 2005 through Memorial Day weekend 2006. The Myrtle Beach stop on the Plantations Junior Golf Tour will bring 96 junior golfers from across the country to the Grand Strand for the 36-hole event.
All participants will play 18 holes each day with points awarded for tournament finishes as well as bonus scoring points, Medalist points and membership awards. The PJGT offers junior golfers the opportunity to play competitive tournament golf at first-class golf courses, showcase their talent and receive national exposure through the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek Magazine.
"We look forward to hosting the Plantations Junior Golf Tour’s only stop on the Grand Strand," said Rick Shoemaker, TPC of Myrtle Beach’s general manager. "The TPC of Myrtle Beach and the PGA TOUR have made junior golf a top priority so that we grow this great game of golf. The PJGT is a great opportunity for young golfers to play competitively, improve their game and have fun at the same time."
Golfers interested in learning more about the Plantations Junior Golf Tour event at TPC of Myrtle Beach should call the PJGT office at (843) 875-2054 or register through the website at www.pjgt.com.
Since opening in February of 1999, the Tournament Player’s Club of Myrtle Beach has earned a reputation as one of the most scenic and outstanding courses in the area. The TPC design features a surprising amount of elevation changes and dense forests. The bentgrass greens and winter rye fairways are speckled with several bunkers and five sets of tees pose challenges for players of all skill levels.
TPC of Myrtle Beach was recently named as the "2005 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year" by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association and was also selected by Golf Digest as one of "Myrtle Beach’s Top 50 Golf Courses." In 2004, Golfweek named TPC as one of its "Top 10 South Carolina Public Golf Courses" and in December of 2004, TPC become only the second
Grand Strand golf course to be designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. In 1999, TPC was recognized by both GOLF magazine and Golf Digest as one of the "Top 10 best upscale public Golf Courses" in America.
The TPC golf course, clubhouse, golf shop and practice facility are all open to the public. The TPC Golf Shop was named to GolfWorld Business’ list of "Top 100 Golf Shops in America" in 2003, 2002 and 2001. The TPC Grille was named as Myrtle Beach’s "2003 Golf Course Restaurant of the Year" by Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine. Each TPC employee is required to complete "Above and Beyond" training that centers around excellence in customer service and professionalism. The dedication to customer service earned TPC the Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction (CLASP) award from the National Golf Foundation in 2004. For information or starting times, call TPC of Myrtle Beach at (843) 357-3399 or visit www.tpc-mb.com.
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