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LOCAL GOLF NEWS
by Selina Redeker
Kansas Junior Golf Scholarships Class of 2023 Announced
In a resounding commitment to nurturing talent and fostering academic and athletic excellence , the Kansas Golf Foundation ( KGF ) proudly welcomes its new class of scholarship recipients for the Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship and wishes them the best in their first year of college . Recognizing the paramount role that education and golf play in shaping young lives , this year ’ s program awards five junior golfers with $ 10,000 grants to support their journey through accredited colleges and universities in Kansas .
● Ty Adkins – Wichita State University ( Hometown : Hutchinson )
● Gage Regehr – Kansas State University ( Hometown : Hutchinson )
● Keira Ronsick – Newman University ( Hometown : Wichita )
● Ryann Warren – Kansas Wesleyan University ( Hometown : Garden City )
● Hayden York – Fort Hays State University ( Hometown : Lawrence )
the values and legacy of the Kansas Golf Foundation ’ s commitment to junior golf .
The Foundation ’ s dedication to holistic growth is mirrored in its comprehensive selection criteria , which encompass academic achievements , character , leadership , community service , financial need , and active participation in the world of golf . Through essays and videos , applicants shared their personal stories and aspirations , underscoring their passion for both education and golf .
Gage Regehr Keira Ronsick
Distinguished among the recipients is the top-ranking applicant , Ty Adkins ( on left ), who was presented this Spring with the esteemed Phil Miller Junior Golf award . Named in honor of the Foundation ’ s former KGF Executive Director , this award commemorates Miller ’ s enduring dedication to junior golf and the Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship ( KJGS ) program . It stands as a testament to his legacy , inspiring young golfers to excel in both their studies and their commitment to the game . Adkins epitomizes excellence in both golf and character , mirroring the dedication Phil Miller himself displayed . With a strong academic record and a genuine passion for both education and golf , he represents
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Ryann Warren
Hayden York
The Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship is disbursed throughout the recipient ’ s four-year college career , offering sustained support for their educational journey . The Foundation takes pride in its 15 additional students who continue to earn the distinction of KJGS Scholar , embodying the scholarship ’ s values : � Seniors
• Brielle Bange – Fort Hays State
• Rebecca Donaldson – K-State
• Casey Gritton – K-State
• Andrew Haselhuhn – Rockhurst
• Jordan Rowse – K-State