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THE THUNDERBIRDS
The
Thunderbirds are the largest single financial supporter
of the JGAA. In addition to their generous financial
support each year, they sponsor and host the Thunderbird
Invitational, the Thunderbird Junior Classic and the
High School Senior Classic Golf Tournament's. Members
of the Thunderbirds also serve on the JGAA Board of
Directors and assist the organization in many ways.
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THE ALBERTA B. FARRINGTON FOUNDATION
The
Alberta B. Farrington Foundation has long been the benefactor
of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Club and has given generous
financial support for the JGAA.
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PING
GOLF
Ping
supports the JGAA in several very meaningful ways. Our
offices are housed in one of their buildings. PING sponsors
and helps present two of our most prestigious tournaments
each year, the PING Arizona Junior Match Play Championship,
which is played at Moon Valley Country Club, and the
PING Arizona Junior Masters. In addition, Ping supplies
equipment and hats for the junior clinic at the FBR
Open, as well as meeting many other of our requests
that come up from time to time throughout the year.
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UNITED
STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
The
USGA supports the JGAA through the USGA Foundation by
providing a grant from its P.J. Boatwright JR. Intern
Grant Fund, which enables us to hire an intern each
year to assist with our summer tournament schedule.
The USGA also assists the JGAA in many other ways.
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SAFEWAY INTERNATIONAL
The
Safeway International golf tournament and the Banner
Health Foundation make a donation to the JGAA for their
efforts in obtaining junior caddies for the LPGA pro-am
events associated with the annual tournament.
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JOHNSON BANK
Johnson
Bank is the tournament sponsor for the Johnson Bank
Boys and Girls Match Play Invitational that is held
annually for select outstanding JGAA players. Johnson
Bank provides sponsorship, volunteers and tee gifts
that aid in the success of this prestigious event. Johnson
Bank has been a contributor of the JGAA since 2005.
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ARIZONA
WOMEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION
Through
their many member women's clubs, the AWGA is a major
financial contributor to the JGAA and the LPGA*USGA
Girls Golf. They also support the Girls Junior America's
Cup Team and the Mary Cave Cup through a direct financial
contribution. In addition, the AWGA has reaffirmed their
commitment to junior golf by becoming more active as
volunteers at our tournaments and encouraging volunteers
to assist in the office and take a more active roll
on the JGAA Board.
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ARIZONA
GOLF ASSOCIATION
The
AGA is a significant supporter of the JGAA, providing
strategic direction and planning expertise so vital
to a growing organization. The AGA provides handicaps
for our juniors and AGA representatives assist with
rules officiating at many of our tournaments and rules
clinics.
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THE
ANTIGUA GROUP
Antigua
sponsors the Antigua / Milt Coggins Arizona Junior Stroke
Play Championship, played at the Aguila, Encanto, and
Maryvale Golf Courses. They provide over 300 tee gifts
to be given to the participants of this tournament as
well as assisting in providing shirts for the tournament
staff throughout the year.
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GOLF CONNECTIONS
Golf
Connections provides high speed dial up internet access
for the JGAA. With this service, the JGAA is able to
update its website immediately following tournaments,
from any tournament site, with information such as player
scores and tee times.
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THE UNINVITED GOLF ASSOCIATION
The
Univited Golf Assocation is a group of men and women
who play golf for enjoyment and hold a yearly fund raising
golf tournament. All proceeds from the event benefit
the JGAA. In the past six years they have raised over
$48,000 for the JGAA.
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SOUTHWEST SECTION PGA
The
Southwest Section PGA assists us by providing instructors,
rules officials and expertise throughout the year. The
SWSPGA Junior Tour, Youth Golf Club and Youth Golf Pass
are a big asset to junior golf.
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TUCSON CONQUISTADORES
Established
in 1962, the Tucson Conquistadores are a nonprofit group
of civic-minded businessmen whose purpose is to raise
funds for youth athletic programs. The Conquistadores
proudly sponsor the JGAA's Tucson Spring Classic and
the Tucson City Junior Championship. Under the City
of Tucson/Pima County/Conquistadores Junior Golf Program,
a program the Conquistadores are perhaps most proud
of, kids 18 and younger have played more than 18,000
rounds of free golf at city and county courses over
the years.
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CACTUS AND PINE GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
The
Cactus & Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association
annually sponsor an information session on golf course
maintenance and etiquette followed by a 9 hole scramble
golf tournament pairing three junior golfers with one
member of the Cactus & Pine Golf Course Superintendents
Association.
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CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
The Christmas Classic Pro Am Charity Golf Tournament
was founded in 2004 by former Vice President Dan Quayle
and chairs the event with golf legend Hale Irwin and
Phoenix businessman Tim Kloenne. The tournament, featuring
28 PGA Tour professionals and local amateur golfers,
is held each December in Scottsdale, Arizona. The event
is designed to promote Arizona’s kids through the Christmas
Classic Scholars, The First Tee of Phoenix, the Junior
Golf Association of Arizona, Home Base Youth Services
and America Supports You.
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