(Quincy, IL)….Peyton Broce and Andrew Ramos have been named winners of the Little People’s Golf Championships Sportsmanship Awards for 2014.
Peyton, 14, from Ottawa Hills, OH, was nominated by her playing partner, Allison Kinsinger, for always encouraging her fellow competitors, knowing everyone in her group, and “being very courteous about not stepping on her competitor’s lines and never talking while others were hitting”.
“She is overall a wonderful golfer and person with great sportsmanship,” added Allison.
Peyton was playing in her first Little People’s tournament. She is the daughter of Jamie, a former Little People’s player, and Darci Broce.
“She handled herself very well” said her Dad, “and met some nice new friends”.
Peyton will receive the George T. Berry Sportsmanship Award for Girls, named for the father of Little People’s Tournament Director Nan Ryan.
Andrew, 8, from Blaine, MN, was nominated by his playing partner, Wade Schacht.
“Even when he hit a bad shot, which didn’t happen very often, he never got down and ultimately had two great rounds,” said Wade.
Andrew is the son of Tim and Lesa Ramos, and was playing in his second Little People’s event.
“This is a well deserved Award for Andrew,” said his Dad, “as he always has put others first in life and playing golf with others.”
Andrew will receive the John Howerton Sportsmanship Award for Boys, named for a long-time volunteer and Board member of Little People’s who exemplified sportsmanship.
Both names will be engraved on the permanent Sportsmanship Awards posted at Westview Golf Course in Quincy, IL, and will each receive an individual plaque.
About the Pepsi Titan Little People’s Golf Championship
The Little People’s Golf Championships Association is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization, made up of a Board of Directors and an Advisory Team of volunteer men and women dedicated to providing positive competition for young golfers from all over the World aged 3 through 17 through the Pepsi Titan Little People’s Golf Championships, and for men and women aged 18 through 22 through the Pepsi Titan LP Collegiate Golf Championships. The Mission of the Little People’s Golf Championships Association (LPGCA) is to provide a positive competitive environment for junior golfers and to assist in the growth and development of every young man or woman who seeks quality competition and/or a college scholarship through golf. By dedicating itself to this purpose, the Pepsi Titan Little People’s Golf Championships has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious junior tournaments in the World. The Little People’s Tournament has been held annually since 1974 on the Monday-Wednesday following Father’s Day in Quincy, IL. The Collegiate is held the same dates in Macomb, IL.
Contact:
Pepsi Titan Little People’s Golf Championships
Nan Ryan 217-257-5718
