SARASOTA, Fla. – The Concession Golf Club will host the season-ending IMG Junior Golf Tour Championship May 11-13. A field comprised of 84 boys and girls from ages 11-18 will take to the award-winning course to compete for the IMG Tour’s most coveted title.
The Concession, designed by Jack Nicklaus in association with Tony Jacklin, was named ‘Best New Private Course of 2006’ by Golf Digest. It has a slope rating of 155 from the championship tees, the highest rating by the United States Golf Association. The Concession also has one of the highest course ratings at 77.6.
The 18-hole par-72 golf course is set on 520 acres of ruggedly pristine land dotted with massive oaks and majestic pines unique to Florida. It totals 7,474 yards and runs three miles from tip to tip providing players with an uninterrupted golf experience abundant with wildlife and natural vegetation.
Complementing The Concession’s championship layout is one of the world’s largest private practice areas recognized by Golf Digest as one of the “75 Best Practice Areas in the United States.” It includes a dual-ended driving range, two putting greens, and a short game area that allows one to practice any shot they might need, including pitch shots up to 80 yards.
“We are extremely delighted to host the IMG Junior Golf Tour’s season-ending championship,” said Bruce Cassidy Jr., General Manager of The Concession Golf Club. “The Concession golf course offers these young players a challenging test of golf to wrap up their season.”
Official practice rounds for one of junior golf’s most prestigious championships begin May 11, with the tournament running May 12-13. A season-ending awards banquet will also be held at The Concession and will be included in the tournament entry fee. All juniors may apply for the event – entry is granted via entry criteria posted on the tournament website (based largely on season points standings).
The Concession is hosting a number of other prestigious events this year, including the Callaway Collegiate Match Play Championship, Big Ten Match Play Championship and the AJGA Rolex Girls Junior Championship.
Registration and event information can be found on the IMG Junior Golf Tour website: www.imgjuniorgolftour.com.
ABOUT IMG JUNIOR GOLF TOUR
Developed to fill a key niche in junior golf, the IMG Junior Golf Tour provides an elite setting for junior golfers to compete and gain exposure to college golf, professional golf, national junior rankings and athletic excellence. Participants have access to championship-rated courses and are provided with unique resources that enable them to grow and develop not only as an athlete but also as an individual. Interactive educational events provide players and their families with an opportunity at each event to meet and receive advice from experts and professionals on topics such as fitness and nutrition, mental performance, media training, and college recruiting. AJGA Performance Based Entry status is also available at all events. Sponsors include Under Armour, Bite Tech, and the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA). Find us at: www.imgjuniorgolftour.com and at Facebook.com/IMGJuniorGolfTour.
ABOUT THE CONCESSION
The Concession Golf Club was conceived in commemoration of the 1969 Ryder Cup singles match between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, where Nicklaus conceded a putt to Jacklin on the 18th hole rendering the two teams in a 17-17 tie. The United States retained the Ryder Cup having won it in 1967. Nicklaus’ gesture, known as “the concession,” marked the beginning of a lasting friendship between the two men and inspired one of America’s great golf clubs. For additional information about The Concession Golf Club, visit www.theconcession.com or call 941-322-1922.
Contact:
IMG JUNIOR GOLF TOUR
Kim Berard
kim.berard@imgworld.com
941-752-2621
THE CONCESSION GOLF CLUB
Holly Geoghegan
President
Golf Marketing Services 321-303-9684
holly@golfmarketinginc.com
