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News and stories highlighting our members

SCGA Junior Hosts College Golf Summit

College golf and the process to get there can be complex and intimidating.  The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation recently hosted an educational and engaging seminar for juniors and parents to talk all things college golf.  Nearly 100 attendees heard from Assistant Director...

Juniors Play in Inaugural TGR Jr. Invitational

Juniors Play in Inaugural TGR Jr. Invitational

Tiger Woods hosted the inaugural TGR Jr. Invitational at Pebble Beach GL in October. With more than 600 applications submitted by junior golfers, 60 were selected to play based on their achievements both on and beyond the course. 13 of the 60 invited were SCGA Junior...

Girls Golf Kicks Off in Orange County

Girls Golf Kicks Off in Orange County

Little girls. Big dreams.   The LPGA*USGA Girls Golf program is designed to empower girls through the game of golf. By creating female-centric environments, girls can embrace being themselves, build their confidence and feel more comfortable learning and developing...

SCGA Junior Takes LPGA Leadership Academy

SCGA Junior Takes LPGA Leadership Academy

Nine SCGA Junior Girls Golf members were selected to attend this summer’s LPGA Leadership Academy presented by Acer. Hosted at The Golf Club at Newcastle, the two-day event brought together young women, ages 13 to 18, from across the country to develop their...

Coach Spotlight: Ploadpiew Siblings

Coach Spotlight: Ploadpiew Siblings

When did you first get involved with SCGA Junior?  Courtney: I started working with SCGA Junior in 2019. And it has changed me as a person.   Cory: I got involved in the Fall of 2021. My sister was the person who recommended I apply.    Why is diversity and...

An SCGA Junior Genesis

An SCGA Junior Genesis

While 23-year-old Joaquin Neimann was authoring a wire-to-wire win at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February, a happy host of golfers not far from removed his youthful years were enjoying the tournament outside the ropes. At the annual, Tiger...