SCJGA Sponsors
Hootie and the Blowfish and their one day Pro-Am, Monday After the Masters, have
to be credited with primary sponsorship of junior golf in South Carolina. The
event has donated over 1.3 million dollars to junior golf programs and youth
oriented organizations in the short nine years of history. The initial thrust of
support has been the building and operation of Junior Golf Land programs. Four
facilities are open serving around 10,000 juniors each year with instruction and
course access, all at no cost. The annual event also supports operations of the
SCJGA, National Minority Golf Programs, Special Olympics Golf, and a multitude
of other youth causes, both on and off the course.
The Carolinas Golf Association provides an annual grant to the SCJGA to conduct
the Clubs for Kids Program. Five one day events throughout the calender year
provide equipment for those new to the game. The program also provides custom
fit clubs for any youth organization that has ties to this great game. The SCJGA
will redistibute 1,500 clubs each year through this valuable program. Please
visit them at www.carolinasgolf.org. The
Carolinas Golf Association, The South Carolina Golf Association, and the South
Carolina Junior Golf Association all come together to serve the game!
Also taking place throughout the entire year is the junior rankings that are
sponsored through the Heritage Classic Foundation. These rankings are a vital
tool for college placement as well as track improvement for tournament
performances. The SCJGA compiles records of over 90 events a year to provide
these comprehensive rankings. The Heritage Classic Foundation, primary sponsor
of the Verizon Heritage, has generated close to 10 millions dollars in
charitable giving since 1987. Please visit them at www.verizonheritage.com.
Greenwood Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenwood Mills, its
primary purpose is owning and developing real estate and golf properties. The
company provides full sponsorship of the Jimmy Self High School Invitational.
The event invites state champions from all over the southeast to compete in a
college quality tournament that pays homage to James C. Self.
www.greenwooddevelopment.com
The Caddie Classic is an event that provide junior the opportunity to caddie for
professionals and celebrities in the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday after after
the Masters Pro Am. Full sponsorship of the one day event is provided by the
South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association as a way for families to realize
the true benefits of franchised automobile dealers. Please visit them on the web
www.scada.org.
The Blade Junior Golf Classic is supported by the membership and volunteers of
the Thornblade Club in Greer. A one day Junior Am hosted by the club and Jay
Haas starts the three day event that is a must play for SC juniors. Thanks again
to all the people that make this event possible.
The Bobby Chapman is an invitational event that plays host to National, State,
and Regional champions played at the Country Club of Spartanburg. The Tournament
is held in honor of the late Robert Chapman who served as president of both the
SCGA and CGA and is highly regarded for his gifts to the game. The tournament is
sponsored by the Chapman Foundation as a way to perpetuate Mr. Chapman's role in
SC amateur golf.
The SCJGA Junior Four Ball is hosted by Pebble Creek Club and is presented by
Bill Knupp and BB&T Barnes Insurance. This event is a must play event for the
state's best junior golfers in this fun filled format. BB&T Barnes Insurance
company is in their fourth year sponsorship- we thank you!!!! Please learn more
about the services of BB&T at www.bbandt.com