Pro-Am


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Jr. Pro-Am


MAKING CHAMPION DREAMS COME TRUE FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS


Talented junior golfers will play with the Pros of the Nationwide Tour :: June 16, 2010
(12 – 17 years old) USGA Handicap Index (limit – 15 boys or 20 girls)

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3 ways to be selected as one of the participants in the
Natural State Golf Trail Junior Pro-Am

  1. Each course on the Natural Golf Trail will be allowed one exemption.

  2. Young people who actively participate at one of the thirty-eight The First Tee Chapters in Arkansas and its touch-states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma) are invited to take part in an applications process. Up to 50 selected.

  3. Earn your way through playing in one or more of the three qualifying tournaments. The cost of each qualifier is $50. Up to 50 will advance.


    4. FORT SMITH CLASSIC JUNIOR - PRO TOURNAMENT
    Purpose Statement:
    The purpose of this partnership is to showcase the talent and character of young people who participate in junior golf especially at The First Tee facilities as well as provide them an opportunity to volunteer for and play in a Junior Pro-Am during the Nationwide Tour event, The Fort Smith Classic. In addition, this partnership will provide a vehicle to market the Fort Smith Classic and the Natural State Golf Trail’s top-notch golf courses.

    Summary:
    Young people who actively participate at one of the thirty-eight The First Tee Chapters in Arkansas and its touch-states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma) were invited to take part in an applications process. Junior Pro-Am participants were selected from this process. Qualifying tournaments will be held at a member course of the Natural State Golf Trail. Three courses have donated their course for a day. The same number of youth will be advanced from each tournament to the Junior Pro-Am. Maximum number of 112 total young people will then have an opportunity to take part in activities associated with The Fort Smith Classic, including playing in a Junior Pro Am with a player from the Nationwide Tour. (28 teams in total max.)

    2010


    Tuesday, June 15


    All Day-Nationwide Tour Player Practice Round
    Hardscrabble Country Club
    Come watch the pros practice!

    7:00 am -Prayer Breakfast featuring Gus Malzahn
    Presented by Benefit Bank
    Hardscrabble Country Club
    Breakfast provided by Hardees
    4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wal-Mart Family Festival - Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR
    PGA Touring professionals greet the community!
    Attendees can receive autographs & golf tips from the Pros.
    There will be give-aways from a large assortment of Wal-Mart vendors in this carnival like atmosphere that will feature activities for the kids.

    Wednesday, June 16


    Natural State Golf Trail Junior Pro-Am
    Eagle Crest Golf Course
    Alma, Arkansas
    www.golfeaglecrest.com
    7:30 am-Check-in at
    Breakfast
    8:30 am -Shot-gun start
    Lunch & Awards following play

    Thursday, June 17


    7:30 am – 3:00 pm-Fort Smith Classic Round One – Hardscrabble Country Club
    Junior golfers get the chance to volunteer inside the ropes!
    Go to www.fortsmithclassic.com to register as a volunteer or call the tournament office - (479) 782-3410
    5:00 pm-Cox Community Concert – Fort Smith River Park
    Headliner: Charlie Daniels Band
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