SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
ILLINOIS JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION
SPORTSMANSHIP
AWARD
MAX, ADRIENNE &
SYMANTHA ROHWEDDER
The Rohwedder Family, Adrienne, Symantha and Max,
have raised money for the Illinois Junior Golf Association
for the last several years through the American Junior
Golf Association’s Leadership Links ‘Birdies for Charity’
Program.
This year the kids raised $5,028, through the Leadership
Links Program, bringing their total to $14,905 since 2014.
The AJGA’s Leadership Links Program allows the AJGA to
further its mission to develop young men and women
by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented
practices at an early age. One of the ways the participants
can help raise money is through the Birdies for Charity
Program, which is where juniors collect pledgesmade
for each birdie recorded in tournament rounds or flat
donations.
Max is now playing collegiate golf at Lake Forest College,
but his sisters are still hard at work to earn their spots on
college golf teams.
We are looking for you to nominate an IJGA or MAJGT
player who shows exemplary sportsmanship and
character. Ultimately we are looking for players who
live out our motto dur ing their tournament rounds
or everyday life:
“Better People Through
Junior Golf”
Does this sound like someone you know? Nominate
them for the IJGA Sportsmanship Award today by
visiting ijga.org and filling out the nomination form.
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Illinois Junior Golf Association
It is because of individuals like the Rohwedders that the
IJGA is able to provide financial aid to junior golfers who
would not be able to participate in our events because of
the lack of financial backing. This kind of support helps
us sustain and grow not only the IJGA but also the game
of golf.
Be alert for emails on how you can get involved in
fundraising for the IJGA Players in financial need
through the AJGA Leadership Links Program and the
IJGA Golf Marathon!