FROM THE DESK OF OUR
Executive Director
Dear Reader,
The 2018 Season is now upon us! In the office, our staff is busy finalizing last minute
details before the season officially gets underway. Needless to say, we are excited
to get back out to our wonderful host courses and see all of our members!
This year we welcome a new manager of the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour, Read
Langhenry. Read replaces Elisa Hermes who left last year after accepting a position
with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Another major change this year comes
in the Youth Development Program. Starting in 2018, the 10-11 Division will earn
Player of the Year points based on their finishes at point awarding events. This POY
Points Race, along with other requirements, will be used to determine who is invited
to the two-day YDP Player of the Year Championship at the end of the season.
In other news, IJGA alumnus Doug Ghim will be competing in his first Masters
Tournament this week. Doug earned his invitation after finishing runner-up last
August at the U.S. Amateur at Riviera Country Club. We remain very proud of Doug’s
unbelievable success as he has continued his amateur career and couldn’t be
happier for him with this incredible opportunity in front of him.
Inside this issue, you will also find information about scholarships for high
school seniors, as well as information about financial assistance for IJGA/MAJGT
membership and events. There are also some reminders about your membership
benefits and information about the updated Debbie’s Corner.
We hope you are as excited as we are for the new season to begin! Thank you for
taking the time to flip through The Hole Story.
Yours Sincerely,
JORDAN ABDEL-HAQ
Executive Director, IJGA
The Hole Story // April 2018
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