FROM THE DESK OF OUR
Executive Director
Dear Reader,
Another season has come and nearly gone, and what a season it was. I would like to thank
every single one of our members, their families, our interns and the courses that helped
make the 2018 season possible. Without your continued support, the sustainability and
growth of the IJGA would not be possible.
There are only a few events left in 2018, which means we are officially winding down for
the year. We experienced drastically increased levels of rainfall this year, particularly in the
month of June, which forced 11 events to be rescheduled or canceled entirely. Needless
to say, mother nature sent our staff on a scramble drill on multiple occasions. I would
be remiss if I didn’t thank our membership for their understanding during these events
that were weather-altered, and for bearing with us while we worked with the courses to
reschedule.
I want to make special mention of a fabulous treat that many of our members had the
chance to experience at The Day with Kevin Streelman event on July 9th, at Cantigny
Golf. The IJGA can’t thank Kevin, and his wife Courtney, enough for their generosity in
supporting the IJGA Golf Marathon Fund, which was established to give access to junior
golfers who otherwise would not have the financial means to participate in the IJGA. Kevin
gave an entire day of his time to support this cause and give back to the IJGA and junior
golf in Illinois, and even personally matched a very generous donation made by the Robert
R. McCormick Foundation. Read more about this special event inside this issue!
On behalf of the entire IJGA staff, I want to wish a big congratulations to the class of 2018,
leaving their junior golf days behind them as many of them head off to play collegiate golf
this fall. Also, good luck to all of the players competing on their high school teams!
Thank you in advance for taking the time to flip through this issue of The Hole Story! I look
forward to a great finish to the 2018 season and can’t wait to see what 2019 has to offer.
Yours Sincerely,
JORDAN ABDEL-HAQ
Executive Director, IJGA
The Hole Story // August 2018
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