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National Juniors Left-handed Championship teams with PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee as Host Contact Name: Andy Mears Contact Email: andy@thefirstteesm.org Contact Phone Number: 269-491-4653 Sarasota, FL (October 27, 2021) – First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee (FTSM) -- an organization founded in 2000 with the primary goal of impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf – recently announced it will team with the National Association of Left-handed Golfers to play host to their inaugural National Juniors Left-handed Championship, December 27 - 29, 2021. And now, PGA Tour Superstore, Sarasota, FL has committed to providing all participants with a welcome gift bag. The National Association of Left-handed Golfers (NALG) was established in 1936 with their inaugural National Left-handed Championship held at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. One hundred and forty-seven players from 24 states participated. Quite a feat during the midst of the Great Depression. The inaugural National Juniors Left-handed Championship will take place December 27 - 29, 2021 at Palm-Aire Country Club in Sarasota, Florida. Registration is now open and continues to December 1 or the first 100 players registered and paid. The Championship is open to Boys and Girls, ages 10 – 18, and will be played in age divisions. NALG President, Sid Miner explains, “The National Association of Left-handed Golfers has always strived to grow the game of golf. Our commitment continues with the inaugural National Juniors Left-handed Championship being played in Sarasota, FL. NALG is excited to have the support of PGA Tour Superstore. We are honored to be a part of the close relationship between PGA Tour Superstore and First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee in support of junior golf. Bridget Zuri, General Manager of the Sarasota PGA Tour Superstore said, “Anytime we can advance the growth of the game through junior golf, we are onboard. We are excited to join First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee in support of this Championship for Left-handed juniors.” Andy Mears, Development Director for First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee adds, “First Tee is about building game-changers. PGA Tour Superstore is a major reason we can. I am truly delighted to have our local store supporting this Championship.” NALG encourages everyone to visit their website to learn more about the association and its history – www.NALG.org Registration for the Junior Left-handed Championship can be found at www.NALG.org First Tee - Sarasota/Manatee currently serves area youth at its golf course locations and in-school program, as well as, LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Sarasota/Manatee, Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association, and PGA Jr. League. FTSM is supported by generous donations from corporate partners, foundation grants, and individual donors. For more information about First Tee Sarasota/Manatee, go to www.FirstTeeSarasotaManatee.org