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Itty Bitty Open
Sponsored by: The Junior Golf Association of Arizona, The Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department & The Thunderbirds
PHOENIX – The Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) announced today that it will host the 2017 Itty Bitty Open on January 14, 2017 at 14 Valley-wide locations open to all youngsters ages 3-5 years old. The FREE event has three clinic times per location starting a 9, 10 and 11 am where juniors and their parents will learn the basics skills of golf taught by qualified PGA and LPGA professionals. After the clinics, the kids will then participate in fun-filled, non-competitive golf games and tournaments. Each golfer will receive a set of plastic golf clubs, balls, a bag, and a visor – participants are asked to leave their own clubs at home. An adult “caddie” must accompany each golfer.
“Itty Bitty Open is a great way for parents to introduce their children to the game of golf,” said Scott McNevin, Executive Director of the JGAA. “It’s always fun to see so many kids having such a good time. It’s very exciting to think that a three-year-old kid attending the Itty Bitty Open will likely still be playing the game for decades to come. We’re honored to help them begin that journey.”
A special contest with prizes will be held at each session for the “Best Dressed Golfer and Caddie Team.” Anything goes: classic golf fashion; contemporary golf fashion; or any unique golf duds that may come to mind. All winners will receive a congratulatory letter, a trophy, and two tickets for the R.S. Hoyt, Jr. Dream Day Activities at the 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community (kids are already allowed to attend it at no charge, so the tickets are for parents or other adults).
Space is limited, sign up before January 7 deadline. To register online, visit www.JGAA.org and click on Itty Bitty Open, or call 602.944.6168. For those would like to check availability after the entry deadline, please call the phone number listed for the specific site.
TO SIGN-UP:
Click on the REGISTER ONLINE link below
Click on the Register link on the far right, of the site/ time you plan to attend
Click I AM NOT A MEMBER tab, then click NEXT
Agree to the waiver and fill out contact info
REGISTER ONLINE
Location
Address
Coordinator
Phone
Phoenix
Cashman Park
22222 N 44th St.
Lori Colburn
602.534.2501
Deer Valley Community Center
2001 W. Wahalla Ln.
Allyson Pacini
602.495.2459
Paseo Highlands/ Beuf Com. Center
3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd.
Dave Adams
602.534.4704
Pecos Park
17010 S. 48th St.
John Mark Shea
602.534.5238
Salvation Army KROC Center
1375 E Broadway Rd.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Glendale
Legend at Arrowhead GC
21027 N. 67th Avenue
JGAA
602.944.6168
Goodyear
Wigwam
451 N Old Litchfield Rd.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Mesa
Gene Autry Park
4125 E McKellips Rd.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Peoria
Rio Vista Community Park
8866 W Thunderbird Rd.
Scott McNevin
602.944.6168
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Ranch Park
104th St & Via Linda
Cori Matheson
602.944.6168
Surprise
Surprise Stadium
15930 N Bullard Ave.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Tempe
Kiwanis Park
5500 S Mill Ave.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Chandler
Espee Park
450 E Knox Rd.
JGAA
602.944.6168
Gilbert
McQueen Park
480 N Horne St.
JGAA
602.944.6168