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Sunshine Junior Classic Junior Golf Tournament Contact Name: Andy Mears Contact Email: andy@firstteesm.org Contact Phone Number: 2694914653 Sarasota, FL (June 21, 2022) – 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 – announces open registration for the Sunshine Junior Classic. The tournament will be played Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, at Palm-Aire CC in Sarasota, FL. This is an event for left-handed and right-handed boys and girls junior golfers. Ages divisions from 8 – 18. There will be a separate competition for lefties in conjunction with the National Association of Left-Handed Golfers. 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 Sunshine Junior Classic being played in Sarasota, FL. The call-to-action now is getting players registered for a successful launch. We are honored to be working with First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee to support junior golf. Andy Mears, Development Director for First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee, adds, “First Tee is about building game-changers. We know that junior golf is growing. We’re excited to showcase junior left-handed players with this unique opportunity.” Mears continued, “With a month before the registration deadline, we need to continue getting the word out and continue the tradition of great junior events facilitated by the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association.” Register Today at GSJGA.net or through BlueGolf.com 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