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First Tee PGA Jr. League- Registration Now Open Contact Name: Andy Mears Contact Email: andy@thefirstteesm.org Contact Phone Number: 2694914653 Sarasota, FL. (February 16, 2021) – First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee (FTSM), a youth development organization empowering kids to build their strength of character through the game of golf, announces open registration for PGA Jr. League, age (8 – 13). A Jr. League exists to bring friends, families, and communities together ay with friends. PGA Jr. League exists to bring friends, families, and communities together around golf. Registration to play continues now through Monday, March 1 at 5:00p. Kids can play with friends and learn the game with expert coaching in a fun atmosphere with friendly competition. First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee PGA Jr. League teams include Serenoa GC, Lakewood Ranch CC, Village Greens GC, The Ritz Carlton, Esplanade, and The Palms at Forest Lakes. To register a child, go to www.pgajrleague.com, enter your zip code, then register under First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee. Andy Mears, League Director and Development Director for First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee says, “PGA Jr. League is ideal for kids that enjoy team sports. We’re much like a youth baseball or soccer league. Players receive uniforms, team name, and jersey number…and have a great opportunity to play wonderful golf courses in the area.” Mears added, “It’s a can’t miss opportunity for families during these COVID times.” PGA Jr. League play begins Saturday, April 3. Matches are played each Saturday at 4:00p. League play runs through May 22, concluding with a League Championship before All-Star selections for regional competition in August. For 20 years, First Tee — Sarasota/Manatee has been creating experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee — Sarasota/Manatee creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at several area golf courses, schools, and youth centers in the community. For more information about First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee or to find a location near you, donate, volunteer, or register a child visit www.TheFirstTeeSarasotaManatee.org. Contact Andy Mears, Development Director, andy@TheFirstTeeSM.org to learn more about supporting The First Tee or about The First Tee Signature Events.