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The event also brings players from around the world; 12 countries including the United States were represented in the finals alone. Others included Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Myanmar, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. host them during the tournament. “AJGA provides a venue to form young players’ characters,” he said. The event also brings players from around the world; 12 countries including the United States were represented in the finals alone. Others included Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Myanmar, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. “We take a lot of pride and pleasure in hosting quality golf, wherever it comes from,” said Rob Field. “I love the fact that we have multiple countries and multiple cultures.” “I think it’s remarkable that we have so many first-timers from other countries,” said Lauren Field. According to Rob, there are firsttimers who are already committed to coming back. The events of the tournament concluded with an awards ceremony in the Palmer’s on the Bluff dining room. Rickert announced the top scores and presented the winners with prizes, both of whom made short speeches which included thanks to the staff. “It’s been awesome,” said Levi of her overall experience at Junior at the Bluffs. She connected this positivity to the work done by the staffs and volunteers at the event. Rickert said that the tournament is one of his favorite events. “I call this the hidden gem of the AJGA events.” About the AJGA The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit