FROM THE DESK OF OUR
Executive Director
Dear Reader,
First off, let me personally thank each of our members, their families, our interns,
and all of the courses that helped us make the 2017 season possible.
With only a few events left this year, we can finally say we are winding down for the
year. We saw many successful changes occur this year within our programming,
from restructuring the single day events in the Playing Member Division, to the
addition of a multi-day championship for the Youth Development Program, to the
more difficult course set-ups in the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour. Overall, the 2017
season has been a great one and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Inside this issue you will find some of the history that was made by current members
and IJGA alumni, a look back at the season leaderboards, and a preview of the 2018
Golf Marathon.
Lastly, I would again like to encourage you to nominate an IJGA or MAJGT member
who has shown exemplary sportsmanship and character this past summer or during
the IHSA season, for our newly instituted Sportsmanship award. There is more
information about this award later in the issue.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to flip through The Hole Story! I look
forward to a great finish to the 2017 season and can’t wait to see what 2018 has to
offer.
Yours Sincerely,
JORDAN ABDEL-HAQ
Executive Director, IJGA
The Hole Story // June 2017
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