VALUE-ADDED SPONSORS
The Faldo Series
The global circuit of junior events created by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo , has appointed the International Junior Golf Academy ( IJGA ) as its Official Golf Academy Partner .
Rory McIlroy and fellow multiple Major champion and world number one , Tseng Yani are among past winners on the Faldo Series , which was founded in 1996 and is supported by The R & A ( The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews ).
Recognized as the only global amateur series for boys and girls , the annual circuit features thousands of young golfers competing in 40 tournaments in over 30 countries across Europe , Asia , Oceania , and North and South America .
International Junior Golf Tour
The International Junior Golf Tour ( IJGT )’ s mission is to deliver the highest value experience to junior golfers with competitive fields at premiere venues . The IJGT offers international exposure and college placement assistance as well as skill , character and confidence building blocks for success in life . Players from 43 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass , Savannah Harbor and Harbor Town Golf Links . Past participants on the IJGT include Rickie Fowler , Hunter Mahan , Morgan Hoffmann , Paula Creamer , In-Kyung Kim and Song-Hee Kim .
The First Tee
The First tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation , a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit organization based in St . Augustine , Fla ., at World Golf Village , home of the World Golf Hall of Fame . Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf .
Since its inception in 1997 , The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 3.5 million participants in 50 states , 3,400 elementary schools and four international locations – Canada , Ireland , New Zealand and Singapore . Former President George H . W . Bush serves as honorary chairman . The First Tee Founding Partners are LPGA , the Masters Tournament , PGA of America , PGA TOUR and the USGA .
“ The First Tee is thrilled to partner with IJGA , as our organizations have much to share and learn from each other . Adding the world-renowned expertise and reputation of IJGA to The First Tee Life Skills Experience creates an incredible learning opportunity for our participants .” – Joe Louis Barrow , Jr ., CEO of The First Tee
Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour ( MJT )
The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour ( MJT ), Canada ’ s number one-played junior golf tour , is run exclusively by PGA of Canada Golf Professionals and is the only national tour with College Golf Scholarship recruitment for members .
The MJT hosts more than 60 events across Canada , including the free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics , the MJT Mini Tour for 7-12 year olds , and multi-day events for competitive players which also qualify juniors for international competitions . The program offers annual awards , scholarships , and frequent player incentives to help reward player ’ s performance and participation throughout each season . MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and PGA of Canada Professionals , as well as Canadian Amateur , National and Provincial Junior Champions . The MJT aims to develop champions , in golf and in life , promoting the game from grassroots through to provincial , national , university and professional level .
Junior Champions Foundation ( JCF )
The Junior Champions Foundation is a registered 501 ( 3 )( c ) nonprofit organization that was founded in 2011 in order to help junior athletes with limited financial resources reach their potential through access to higher education and better athletic training . The Junior Champions Foundation has one goal in mind ; giving back to junior athletes to see them succeed in their passions . Scholarships are available to junior athletes applying to a JCF partner sports academy . For information on eligibility and the application process , please visit http :// juniorchampionsfoundation . org .
Heritage Classic Foundation
Since its inception , the driving force behind the Heritage Classic Foundation has been to improve lives . The Heritage Classic Foundation operates the only PGA event held in South Carolina , The Heritage . As a 501 ( c )( 3 ) non-profit organization , every dollar of profit generated by The Heritage , The Players Amateur and the
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