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Virginia Golf Report
March 008
Juniors
Alliance Formed to Improve
Junior Golf in Virginia

Attn: Youth Golfers -
After two meetings and lots of discussion a group of state golf
leaders have come together to form an alliance to improve several
aspects of junior golf in Virginia.
The group was formed by VCU golf coach Matt Ball who was
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acting more as an advocate of junior golf than a golf coach as he
is the parent of two boys that play junior golf. Ball was concerned
that Virginia was lagging behind other states in junior golf in
certain areas.
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Areas that seem to be lacking are playing opportunities in the
off-season (September to May), and the lack of an actual blueprint
golf tournament
or road map for juniors and parents to follow when an interest is
shown.
Attendees of the meetings included golf professionals, golf
association administrators, junior tour administrators, college and
high school coaches, and others with ties to junior golf in Virginia.
May 3, 2008 * 8 am start
The panel, led by the MAPGA and the VSGA, along with the
other alliances agreed to get the ball rolling and work together to
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create a junior tour in Virginia and also offer education to juniors
and parents that are interested.
Although it is still early in the planning stage, the possibility
Trophies and prizes will be awarded to
of a junior tour this year is very promising. A website, www.
vajuniorgolf.com is being created and information should be
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available soon.
Registration is $40 per two-person team before
April 20th or $50 after that date. Registration
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includes greens fees, goody bags and lunch.
Virginians at Donald Ross Junior
For more info or to register call
Central Virginia had several participants in the prestigious Donald (804) 228-5827 or visit
Ross Junior Championship played at Pinehurst Resort.
In the 15-17 age division Bryce Chalkley of Richmond led the
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way with rounds of 80-73 to finish tied for 36th. Nick Austin of and look under “News & Event”
Midlothian shot 79-77 to finish tied for 50th. Richmonder Matthew
Ball shot 84-78 and finished tied for 81st. Austin Cody of North
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Charleston, SC, was the winner with 70-71-141. Both rounds were
played on course #8.
the ages of 8—17 who have played at least five rounds of golf
The 12-14 age division played on course #5 and leading the and know the general rules and etiquette of the game.
central Virginia contingent was Chris O’Neill of Glen Allen, who
finished tied for fifth with rounds of 80-70. Adam Ball of Richmond
shot 79-81 to finish 35th. Mechanicsville resident Tanner Foutz shot
Hosted by the Senior Board of Children’s Hospital to benefit:
82-81 and tied for 38th. The overall winner was Jim Liu who shot
72-72-144.
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