ORLANDO, Fla., (June 16, 2010) -Golfweek magazine announced today that it has added a new West Coast Junior Invitational to its second annual Golfweek’s Junior Series, which offers junior golfers from across the country the chance to compete against their peers in Golfweek-ranked events. The West Coast final will be held Jan. 16-17 at Troon North in Scottsdale, Ariz. following November’s East Coast final in Orlando, Fla.
“Adding the West Coast Junior Invitational really takes Golfweek’s Junior Series to a whole new level,” said Armand Cimaroli, Golfweek’s director of events. “Our goal was to create a unique opportunity for golf’s up-and-coming stars to gain valuable tournament experience and national media exposure on the junior circuit, and this additional tournament makes the series much more accessible for these young athletes.”
Recommended for players with a handicap of eight or less, Golfweek’s Junior Series is open to golfers ages 18 and under and offers a total of five competitive events. Upcoming events for Golfweek’s Junior Series are as follows:
Golfweek’s Junior Series Qualifiers
• Aug. 21-22 Qualifier #1 Treetops, Gaylord, Mich.
• Aug. 28-29 Qualifier #2 Willbrook Plantation, Pawleys Island, S.C.
• Sept. 25-26 Qualifier #3 Longbow Golf Club, Mesa, Ariz.
Golfweek’s Junior Invitationals
• Nov. 6-7 East Coast Final Reunion Resort, Orlando, Fla.
• Jan. 16-17 West Coast Final Troon North, Scottsdale, Ariz.
The top boys and girls (including ties) from each 36-hole qualifier will be given exemption into both of Golfweek’s Junior Invitationals, while the top boys and girls (based on the Golfweek/Titleist rankings) will be invited to complete the fields.
Space for this tournament series is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details or to sign up today, visit www.GolfweekEvents.com or call 877.805.4653.
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent voice in golf. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, its players and the golf lifestyle – all to golf’s most important audience. The Golfweek brand also extends beyond the print publication to include Golfweek.com, Golfweek OnDemand, GolfweekHomes.com, Golfweek Custom Media and such industry wire services as The Golf Wire, The Apparel Wire and The Tour Van. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, one of the nation’s leading media brands specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Publishing Company is also the parent corporation of Community Media Holdings LLC and the TurfNet Media Network, as well as such publications as Art Calendar, The Seminole Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
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