BRASELTON, Georgia - The American Junior Golf Association named Chuck Strong, Tournament Chair of the Callaway Golf / Ollie Schniederjans Junior Classic, as the recipient of the 2018 J.R. “Digger” Smith Award, which honors longtime service and dedication to junior golf. Presented annually since 1991, the J.R. “Digger” Smith Award is given to a supporter who is devoted to the … [Read more...]
Ollie Schniederjans Hosts His First AJGA Event
Ollie Schniederjans, Atlanta native and PGA TOUR professional, is hosting his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event, the Callaway Golf / Ollie Schniederjans Junior Classic, April 27 - 29, 2018 at The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia. Before playing college golf at Georgia Tech, Schniederjans was a two-time Rolex Junior All-American and AJGA … [Read more...]
Callaway Golf Junior Classic named 2017 AJGA Open Tournament of the Year
The Callaway Golf Junior Classic, hosted by The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia, has been named the AJGA’s 2017 Open Tournament of the Year. Each year, the AJGA presents awards to the tournaments with the best individual hospitality, Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament, charitable giving and volunteer base. Awards are also given to the events with engaged … [Read more...]
Hurricane Junior Gold Tour: Canongate Series #2
On Saturday March 31, 2018 The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour held the second event of its Canongate Series at Whitewater Creek Country Club in Fayetteville, Georgia. Canongate Series #2 consisted of a 36-hole, two-day format tournament and was held on Saturday March 31- Sunday April 1,2018. The field consisted of 65 golfers and was mad up of players from six divisions that … [Read more...]
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Held Its First Canongate Series
On February 24 and 25, 2018 The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour held its first event of the Canongate Series. Canongate Series #1 was held in Sharpsburg, Georgia at Canongate Golf Club- Lee. The tournament was made up of a 36-hole, two-day format and the field was made up of a full active field from six divisions that included the Tiger Woods Division Boys 16-18, Will Smith … [Read more...]
Billy Horschel to Join AJGA Foundation Board of Directors
BRASELTON, GA. – PGA TOUR professional Billy Horschel has joined the American Junior Golf Association’s Foundation Board of Directors effective during the 2018 season. Horschel, an AJGA alumnus and four-time PGA TOUR champion, also partnered with the AJGA to host a unique event for junior golfers in 2017. The Billy Horschel Junior Championship presented by Zurich, CVS Health … [Read more...]
Kyle Stanley to Host AJGA Event
BRASELTON, GA. – Kyle Stanley, a two-time PGA TOUR winner, will host the Kyle Stanley Championship by Transamerica, Sept. 14-16, 2018 at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in his hometown of Gig Harbor, Washington. “I couldn’t be more excited about the Kyle Stanley Championship by Transamerica to be held at Canterwood Golf & Country Club,” Stanley said. “It combines … [Read more...]
Schniederjans to Host First AJGA Tournament
BRASELTON, Ga. – PGA TOUR professional and former Georgia Tech standout Ollie Schniederjans will host his first AJGA tournament, the Callaway Golf / Ollie Schniederjans Junior Classic, April 27 – 29, 2018 at The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia. “I’m thrilled to be hosting my first AJGA tournament,” Schniederjans said. “I have many great memories from … [Read more...]
Georgia captures sixth PGA Jr. League Championship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 19, 2017) -- With Olympic gold medalist Kerri Strug looking on, undefeated Georgia vaulted to the mountain top of PGA Jr. League as national champions with a dramatic 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 victory over New Jersey at picturesque Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 6th PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental showcased some … [Read more...]