Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Ore., to host 132 of the world’s best junior golfers, Aug. 16-19
BRASELTON, Ga. – The American Junior Golf Association has added a new Open event to its 85-tournament schedule, allowing for more playing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest region of the country. Centennial Golf Club in Medford, Ore., will host 132 of the world’s best junior golfers for the 54-hole AJGA Junior at Centennial, Aug. 16-19.
The first round of play will begin Tuesday, Aug. 17. The first wave of tee times will run from 7:30 to 9 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees with a second wave going off from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Centennial Golf Club. After Wednesday’s second round, the field will be cut to a minimum of 40 percent and ties. Final-round tee times will run from 7:30 – 9:27 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees, Thursday, Aug. 19. An awards ceremony will be held following the final round. All are welcome to attend and admission is free of charge.
Prior to the event, an 18-hole K12 Qualifier will be held Aug. 15, at Centennial Golf Club. K12 Qualifiers give juniors an opportunity to play their way in to coinciding AJGA Open tournaments or build status for entry into a future event. The K12 Qualifier Series offers opportunities for AJGA juniors at approximately 50 AJGA Open events.
During the tournament week, some of the top juniors who will be participating in the AJGA Junior at Centennial will also take part in the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament on Monday, Aug. 16. The Junior-Am will be an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Centennial Golf Club.
An excellent opportunity to entertain clients, reward employees or enjoy a tournament round with friends, the Junior-Am allows amateurs to play alongside the future stars of the game. Tiger Woods, Charles Howell III, Lucas Glover, Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel are just a few of the thousands of talented players who participated in AJGA Junior-Ams when they were teenagers.
Supporting golf at the grassroots level, Junior-Ams allow the AJGA to make contributions to local junior golf charities and programs in hosting communities. In 2010, the proceeds of the AJGA Junior at Centennial will benefit the AJGA Foundation. To participate, contact Tournament Chairman Chris White at (678) 425-1712.
Ranked as the #1 Best Golf Course in the region by readers of the Medford Mail Tribune, and as one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the Country in the 2010 Golf World Readers Choice Awards, Centennial Golf Club is a daily fee facility that features a spectacular 7,309-yard, par-72 layout, designed by John Fought. The golf course at Centennial was designed in a classic “Donald Ross style” and takes full advantage of the spectacular views of Medford, Rogue Valley and the surrounding mountains. The name and theme of the project is a celebration of the many classic elements of the site and the bountiful Rogue Valley region. Other amenities at Centennial include an expansive practice facility and “The Pavilion” clubhouse that is home to the popular Centennial Grille. For more information about Centennial Golf Club please call 541-773-GOLF or visit www.centennialgolfclub.com. You can also become a Fan of Centennial Golf Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentennialGolfClub or Follow Centennial on Twitter at www.twitter.com/centennialgc
Centennial 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 36 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. 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. You can become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports or follow OB Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf
The AJGA Junior at Centennial is hosted in part by the Medford Visitors & Convention Bureau. Medford , The Center of the Rogue Valley is southern Oregon’s largest, most diverse city with a multitude of attractions and activities for everyone. Play a round on championship golf courses, fish or raft the Rogue River, hike the Table Rocks, explore the Oregon Caves, experience Crater Lake, or relax and enjoy a scenic wine tour. For specific information on everything Medford has to offer, call (800) 469-6307, go to www.visitmedford.org or stop by the Medford Visitors Information Center located at 1314 Center Drive, STE E Medford. Visit Medford and experience Oregon’s southern hospitality.
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 provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 49 states and 30 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.
Titleist, the AJGA’s National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association’s success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, which is in its third decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Polo Ralph Lauren became the AJGA’s second Premier Partner.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 400 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel.
For more information, please contact Kristi Bradley (kbradley@ajga.org) in the AJGA Communications Department at (678) 425-1790 or visit the AJGA website at ajga.org.
Contact:
Kristi Bradley
AJGA
(678) 425-1790
