In Memory
John R. Barney
April 26, 1926 - March 16, 2017
Today, the Illinois Junior Golf Association is the preeminent organization for
the advancement of junior golf in the state. The IJGA’s growth from a fledgling
organization to what it is today can be attributed to the 23 years of dedicated service
and leadership by John and Jean Barney. Since their involvement with the IJGA began
in 1969, the Barneys devoted countless hours to the administration of the IJGA
tournament schedule. John Barney became the IJGA president in 1987 and later was
named the Association’s first executive director in 1991. The Barneys are recognized
as the driving force that built the foundation of the IJGA, and their impact will be felt
for many years to come. The Junior Elite Events have been named in his honor, while
the YDP Parent/Juniors remain in his wife Jean’s name.
The Hole Story // June 2017
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