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Q&A With Deb Long Challenge Organizer, Carol Sarkissian
We sat down with the Chair of the Long Drive Committee, Carol Sarkissian to discuss her "why" behind hosting the Deb Long Challenge and what junior golf means to her. Q: How did you get involved with golf? Carol Sarkissian (C): When I was a young girl, my grandmother...
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Hall of Famer Amy Alcott’s Visit Inspires Juniors
SCGA Junior participants and LPGA*USGA Girls Golf e-Leaders watched Latanna Stone and Megan Schofill go head-to-head for 33 holes at the championship match of the 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship on Sunday, August 13 at Bel-Air Country Club. They also had the...
Junior Takeover a Success at U.S. Women’s Am Semifinals
The SCGA Junior Golf Foundation held its Junior Takeover at the 123rd U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship on Saturday, August 12 at Bel Air Country Club. Each of the first 60 registered juniors were treated to a goodie bag containing a FOG hat, sunglasses, a meal...
Staff Perspective: 2023 Foundation Cup
The 2023 Foundation Cup presented by Palm Golf Co. was a success, thanks to the leadership of Faith Bender and the rest of the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation staff. As the Community Engagement Intern, I played a key role in the execution of this tournament and was proud...
124th SCGA Amateur Kicks Off with Junior Golf Clinic
July 30 was an incredible day for our juniors when the SCGA Amateur Championship Clinic took place at Rolling Hills CC. The event aimed to bring together SCGA Junior participants and elite amateur and professional players in a unique experience that marked the kickoff...
Reflecting on the 2023 Foundation Cup
As a staff member of SCGA Junior, I found myself in a unique position playing in this year’s Foundation Cup. One of my roles is managing our junior golf tournament series, and this has enabled me to generate meaningful relationships with many of the juniors in the...
Lifetime Memories at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Golf Links - It’s a place like no other and somewhere I’ve always dreamed of stepping foot on. The 78th U.S. Women’s Open gave me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and countless memories that I am so thankful for. From seeing my golf idol Michelle Wie West...