CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI – The Dalhousie Junior Championship was honored by the American Junior Golf Association Friday, Feb. 29, at its Annual Meeting with the 2007 “Tournament of the Year” award. The “Tournament of the Year” award is given annually to the tournament that goes ‘above and beyond’ in terms of charitable contribution, community support, media relations and the overall execution of a championship that makes it truly special for the players, families and AJGA staff in attendance.
Each year during the Annual Meeting’s “Digger Smith Awards Banquet” – named after AJGA Chairman of the Board, Jordan R. “Digger” Smith – the AJGA presents awards to the tournaments with the best media coverage, junior-am fundraising tournament, volunteer support base and hospitality. The Association also recognizes its golf professional of the year, new tournament of the year, and overall tournament of the year.
The Tournament Co-Chairmen for the Dalhousie Junior Championship included Cape Girardeau Mayor Jay Knudtson and Dalhousie Founder/Managing Member, Cord Dombrowski. The event raised $12,000 for participating members of the Southeast Missouri High School Golf Association, raised $12,000 for the AJGA Foundation’s Ace Grant, attracted over 175 volunteers, and had the fourth largest Junior-Am in the country thanks in part to major support from Pepsi – Mid America, Montgomery Bank and the Cape Girardeau Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“This award is a tribute to our wonderful community,” said Dalhousie General Manager, Andy Deiro. “The golf course is truly fantastic, but just as important is the enthusiasm of the volunteers and spectators, our Midwest hospitality, the generosity of our sponsors and participants and the tremendous media coverage.”
“On behalf of all of the members and staff at Dalhousie Golf Club, we were all honored to be recognized as the AJGA’s Tournament of the Year,” stated Dalhousie owner and tournament co-chairman Cord Dombrowski. “This esteemed award is truly a testament to everyone’s efforts to make the AJGA Dalhousie Junior Championship a memorable and prestigious event for all involved. We look forward to the upcoming 2008 Dalhousie Junior Championship as well preparing to host the AJGA’s Rolex Tournament of Champions in 2009.”
Players and their families were treated to two great evenings: the highly unique Lambert’s BBQ “Throwed Roll” competition and the Optimist Clubs of Southeast Missouri-Sponsored Fish Fry at Dalhousie at Water’s Edge. Highlights included Hillbilly golf, a fun-filled fishing derby and X Box Guitar Hero.
“I am extremely proud of the job that Andy, Cord and the entire team at Dalhousie did in the execution of such a phenomenal event,” stated OB Sports principal and current AJGA board member, C.A. Roberts. “We knew the quality of the golf course would speak for itself as a world class venue. However, the creativity of the staff and the tournament committee exceeded all of our expectations,” added Roberts.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA, the largest Association of its kind, has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel and Julieta Granada. For more information on the AJGA, please contact Drea Braxmeier (dbraxmeier@ajga.org) in the AJGA Communications Department at 678.425.1789 or visit the AJGA Web site at ajga.org.
Ranked as the “#1 Course in Missouri” in Golf Digest’s “Best in State” Ranking for 2007/2008, Dalhousie Golf Club, features a stunning Nicklaus Design in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dalhousie Golf Club is a private club that offers a unique “no dues” National Membership program that makes Dalhousie an intriguing option for those golfers who may already be affiliated with a country club or for those living outside of Cape Girardeau county looking to become a “National Member” of Dalhousie. Members at Dalhousie Golf Club enjoy the spectacular 7,242 yard, par 72 layout and the new 20,853 square foot clubhouse, aptly named the Dalhousie Manor. Inspired by the classical Scottish-style manor houses of old, Dalhousie Manor features old world charm blended with contemporary compliments and amenities. Members of Dalhousie also have access to on-site member cottages and “Dalhousie at Water’s Edge”. “Dalhousie at Water’s Edge” provides members with additional overnight accommodations, private access to ten acres of well-stocked fishing ponds, indoor and outdoor pavilions for wedding receptions, meetings and other special events. All of which provide welcoming amenities for visiting members and their guests.
Dalhousie Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com or call (480) 948-1300.
For more information on Dalhousie Golf Club call (573) 332-0818, or visit www.dalhousiegolfclub.com.
Contact:
Doc Belitz (480) 948-1300
dbelitz@obsports.com
Andy Deiro (573) 332-0818
adeiro@dalhousiegolfclub.com
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