2018 BallenIsles Junior Cup Showcases Golf's Next Generation
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The storied golf courses at BallenIsles Country Club, where many golf legends originally qualified for the PGA Tour played host to golf's next generation of male and female rising stars during the 2018 BallenIsles Junior Cup.
BallenIsles historic championship East Course, where legendary players like Jack Nicklaus, Julius Boros and Sam Snead won PGA Championships, was the fitting setting on August 4 - 5, 2018 for the Ryder Cup format tournament.
28 accomplished, local junior golfers competed during the invitation-only event, which also attracted local TV network affiliate coverage.
"We're very grateful to our sponsors Cleveland Golf and Srixon for helping us roll out the red carpet again on a superb event for these accomplished Junior Golfers," said Jeff Fitzherbert, BallenIsles Director of Golf.
A demo day with Cleveland Golf and Srixon presented the juniors with an opportunity to try the latest in golf equipment, while a pairings party determined an "East" and "West" team.
EAST TEAM
Jack Braverman, Chris Lee, Garrett Giles, Alex Heard, Taye Pham, Tyler Pham, Tyler Stachkunas, Jack Tharrington, Sophia Mancuso, Zora Gittens, Andie Smith, Nicole Cee, Isabella Herrera and Kyrsten Shawah.
WEST TEAM
Chris DiBetta, Carlos Caloca, Cameron Owens, Chase Scholze, Justin Ross, Drew Steiner, Troy Stribling, Sebastian Nachilly, Sabrina Fonda, Hanna Rizzolo, Makenna Rodriguez, Morgan Rodriguez, Jenna Fonda and Laura Edmonds.
About BallenIsles Country Club
As a Distinguished Club, BallenIsles Country Club is renowned for its superb level of service. It will soon feature a newly-renovated 114,900 square foot clubhouse and a 62,000 square foot sports complex with a spa, salon, fitness center, world-class tennis facilities and swimming pools. The award-winning club has three 18-hole championship golf courses, including its famed East Course where Jack Nicklaus and other golf legends originally qualified for the PGA Tour. Managed by Troon Privé, BallenIsles is a fully private, member-owned club with an array of best-in-class amenities. For more information visit www.BallenIsles.org
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