The Optimist 2023 Tournament Program

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THE OPTIMIST 2023 TOURNAMENT PROGRAM
TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Welcome to the 2023 Optimist International Junior Golf Tournament!

Dear golfers and families:

On behalf of the 65,000 adult and youth members of Optimist International, I am pleased to welcome all participants, coaches, and family members to Trump Doral National for the 2023 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships – better known as “The Optimist.”

This is an exciting event, and it is our desire that your time here will be enjoyable and provide you with an experience you will remember for the rest of your life. My congratulations to all the golfers who qualified for this prestigious tournament, and a big thank you to you and your families for making the time and effort to be here for this very special occasion.

The “Optimist” including all the qualifying rounds, is one of the largest Junior Golf Tournaments in the world! Optimist International takes great pride in running the event. Our goal is to offer you a tournament with the highest caliber of competition in an outstanding and challenging golf venue, and all set within a beautiful resort. Over a dozen Optimist volunteers and Resort’s world class staff are here to assist you in any way, both on the course and with the numerous activities scheduled for you and your families’ enjoyment.

Optimist International’s mission is to “bring out the best” in youth, our communities and ourselves. We promise to do everything in our power to make sure this happens for you. This tournament is only one of many programs Optimist Clubs sponsor around the world every year, as we’ve been doing for over 100 years. I would encourage you to ask any of our volunteers regarding your local communication scholarship programs; youth leadership programs, or Childhood Health and Wellness Programs to name a few.

My best wishes to all the participants for a successful and rewarding tournament. Have fun, enjoy the challenges of the game, and make friends from around the world! I sincerely hope the “Optimist” is one of your best memories!

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2 Table of Contents Optimist Volunteers .............................................................................................................. 3 Optimist Golf Chairs 4 John Reel Volunteer of the Year Award ................................................................................. 5 General Tournament Information ........................................................................................ 6-7 Countries Represented 7 Resort at a Glance ............................................................................................................. 8-9 Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................ 10-13 Boys 10-11, 12-13 / Girls 10-12 10 Boys 14-15 / Girls 13-14 11 Boys 16-18 / Girls 15-18 ............................................................................................. 13 Description of Events 14 Optimist Golf Code of Conduct 15 Spectator Code of Conduct................................................................................................ 16 History of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship 17 About Optimist International 18 The Optimist Creed ............................................................................................................ 18 Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Team 19-20 List of Participants 22-32 Boys 10-11 .................................................................................................................. 22 Boys 12-13 22-24 Boys 14-15 24-26 Boys 16-18 ............................................................................................................. 26-30 Girls 10-12 30-31 Girls 13-14 31 Girls 15-18.............................................................................................................. 32-33 Support Ads from Parents 34 19th Annual Optimist International Tournament of Champions 36

A BIG THANK YOU to Our Optimist Volunteers

Optimist members travel to the Championship each summer to serve as tournament volunteers. Many of these volunteers are responsible for conducting Optimist qualifying tournaments in their home Districts. Please take a moment to thank them for their commitment and dedication.

International President

Bob McFadyen Kitchener, Ontario Canada

International President Designate

Tracy Huxley ............ London, Ontario Canada

Junior Golf Committee

Lawson Headley Mechanicsville, VA

Richard Jones Reno, NV

Benoit Latreille L’Ile-Bizard, QC Canada

Ned Spearbeck LaPlata, MD

Volunteers

Maurice Brandt Palmetto Bay, FL

Jim Boyd ................................. Urbandale, IA

Eric Brockus Osceola, MO

Maria Frewert Carson City, NV

Richard Frewert ..................... Carson City, NV

Bob Garner Coral Gables, FL

Ken Garner ............................... Ft. Worth, TX

Patsy Garner Fort Worth, TX

Jan Goldman Weston, FL

Mitchell Goldman ........................... Miami, FL

Carmel Haynes Barbados

Marc Katz .................................... Berkley, MI

Sandy Larivee Essex, ON Canada

Joe Marci Denver, CO

Penny McFadyen ........Kitchener, ON Canada

Debbie Merritt Athens, AL

Bob Meyer .......................... Castle Rock, CO

Marlyne Monahan ..... L’Île-Bizard, QC Canada

Barbara Mousaw Myrtle Beach, SC

Joel Mousaw ..................... Myrtle Beach, SC

Jack Nichols Carterburg, IN

Robert Schiller ............... West Bloomfield, MI

Judy Small ...................... Neptune Beach, FL

Harold Stewart St. Joseph, MO

Michael Woodward ................... Nashville, TN

Paramedic

Shawn Swain Coconut Creek, FL

Rules Committee

Scott Davis ............ West Palm Beach, Florida

Steve Jones Lakeland, Florida

Kevin Murphy ............. Land O’ Lakes, Florida

Optimist International Staff

Cheryl Brenn, Executive Director, Optimist International St. Louis, MO

Craig Boring, Executive Director, Optimist International Foundation St. Louis, MO

Sharon Parton, Junior Golf Sr. Director ........... St. Louis, MO

Skip Small, Tournament Director ..... Neptune Beach, FL

Theresa Ovelgoenner

Sr Director Finance St. Louis, MO

Justin West Optimist Junior Golf Intern St. Louis, MO

J. Ryne Danielson

Communications Manager St. Louis, MO

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Optimist Junior Golf Chairs

The following Optimist Junior Golf Chairs are volunteers who play a significant part in running the local Optimist District Qualifiers!

Alabama-Mississippi

Linda Gordon

Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan & Northern Wyoming

Tim Bell

Arizona

Brian Goldstein

Capital - Virginia

David Griffiths

Washington DC

Ed Justice

Central Ontario

Dennis Kwasnicki

Colorado-Wyoming

Joseph Marci

Bob Meyer

Dakotas – Manitoba –

Minnesota

Greg Honl

East Missouri

Gary “Joe” Hatfield

GATEway

Thomas Brumbeloe

Illinois

William Wagner

Indiana North

Becky Mattair

Indiana South

Michael Woodward

David Osbourne

Iowa

John Danielson

Kansas

Kit Kelley

Kentucky-West Virginia

Bill Redwin

Louisiana

Kevin Avery

Maryland-South Delaware

Ned Spearbeck

Michigan

Thomas Longhway

Dan Kardasz

Midwestern Ontario

Bob Ranick

Nebraska

Richard Raasch

Keri Kluge

New Mexico-West Texas

Clinton Tabet

New York-New England

Stephen Feinstein

North Florida

Craig St. Martin

North Texas

Patsy Garner

Ohio

Chris Reed

Bob Glavin

Oklahoma

Curtis Evans

Pacific Central – (NV)

Richard Frewert

Pacific Northwest – (UT)

Jeff Thurman

Pacific Northwest (USA)

J V Torgerson

Lynn Viner

Pacific Southeast (Hawaii)

Chris Noda

Pacific Southeast – (Calif)

James Phillips

South Florida

Mike Goldman

South Texas

Kyle Cowand

Southern Wisconsin

Tom Carls

Todd Paulus

Southwestern Ontario

Bob Jackson

Sandy Larivee

Optimistes Francophones

Canadiens

Benoit Latreille

Tennessee-Arkansas

Tom Rasmussen (Ark)

Don Thompson (TN)

West Missouri

Harold Stewart

Wisconsin North Upper Michigan

Ben Sorenson

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2023 JOHN REEL

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

2022 Recipient Michael Woodward

The Volunteer of the Year award is given in honor of John Reel, a dedicated volunteer, who was instrumental in the Optimist Junior Golf Program, which led us to the growth of the program.

Past Recipients of the Volunteer Award

2008............................................ John Reel

2009................................Pat and Dan Neer

2010 Lois and Don Philbrick

2011 Bud and Kim Campbell

2012 Gail and Lawson Headley

2013................................... Anne Patterson

2014 ............. Thomas and Carol-Ann Price

2015...................... Mitch and Jan Goldman

2016........................... Wes and Beth Norris

2017 Stephen Feinstein

2018 Mike Sprague

2019 Bob Meyer

2020 ........................Tournament Cancelled

2021 ..................................... Shawn Swain

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General Tournament Information

54-hole Tournament

Format and Yardages

Phase 1

Division Course(s) Yards

Boys 10-11: Golden Palm (5,480 yards)

Boys 12-13: Blue Monster (6,039 yards)

Girls 10-12: Red Tiger (5,005 yards)

Phase 2 (cut after 36 holes)

Boys 14-15: Blue Monster (6,581 yards)

Golden Palm (6,209 yards)

Girls 13-14: Red Tiger (5,427 yards)

Phase 3 (cut after 36 holes)

Boys 16-18: Blue Monster (7,003 yards)

Golden Palm (6,636 yards)

Girls 15-18: Red Tiger (5,892 yards)

Golden Palm (5,906 yards)

Curfew

Players must comply with the tournament curfew of 10:30 p.m. You must be in your room and remain in your room for the remainder of the night unless accompanied by an adult chaperone, parent or legal guardian. Nightly random room checks will be made.

Driving Ranges

Open 6:30 a.m. Free-range balls available for participants until the last tee time on tournament round days.

Optimist Golf Merchandise

Optimist Golf merchandise for sale in the tournament office (Imperial Ballroom) including t-shirts, caps, golf seats, umbrellas, divot repair kits, hat clips with markers, scorecard holders, tote bags and more.

Paramedic

A paramedic will be located on site in the tournament office (Imperial Ballroom) on tournament round days from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you experience any medical problems, please stop by the tournament office or if on the course, seek out a volunteer for them to contact medical personnel immediately. For after-hours medical emergencies, please contact the resort operator. Dial “0” from any house phone.

Pro Shop Hours

The Pro Shop is open from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day.

Scoring Room

The Scoring Room located in the Imperial Ballroom is open to players and tournament officials only (parents and guests are not permitted).

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General Tournament Information

Spectator Carts

Due to the size and scope of the tournament, no golf carts are allowed for spectators during tournament rounds – NO EXCEPTIONS. Spectators who need on-course transportation may rent an electric mobility scooter. Please contact Family Rentals at www.familyrentals.com or 305-220-1004 for a rental quote and to make a reservation. The rental fee for a scooter is the responsibility of the individual. Family Rentals will deliver directly to Trump National Doral.

Tee Times and Results

Tee times for the following day’s play and results will be posted each evening outside the tournament office, scoring room and posted on www.optimist.org/golf.

Video Arcade Room

Open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily in the lower level of the resort. Video games are available and free of charge to all participants.

Meals

Each registered participant will receive a meal badge valid for five breakfasts and four dinners. Badges are valid only in the tournament dining room. Individual meal tickets are available for purchase in the tournament office.

Breakfasts and Dinners: Ivanka Ballroom (see schedule for times)

Lunches: Lunch is NOT included in the tournament package.

For alternate dining options, there are several restaurants located on resort property.

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Antigua and Barbuda  Argentina  Australia  Barbados  Bermuda  Bolivia Canada  Chile  China  Colombia  Costa Rica  Dominican Republic  Ecuador Guatemala  Hong Kong  India  Malaysia  Mexico  Nigeria  Panama Paraguay Peru  Puerto Rico  Singapore  South Africa  Spain  Thailand United States of America  Venezuela  Zimbabwe
Countries Represented

Resort at a Glance

The Resort at a Glance

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The Resort at a Glance

Resort at a Glance

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Schedule of Events

Boys 10-11, 12-13 / Girls 10-12

Subject to change

Friday, July 14

Saturday, July 15

Monday, July 17

Wednesday, July 19

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Arrivals
Resort Lobby Front Desk 11
pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
All Day
and Hotel Check-in
am – 6
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom 7 am – 5 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
Day Official Practice Rounds Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger 2 – 5 pm Long-Drive Contest Prelims #1 Blue Monster Lunch is on your own 5 – 7 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7:30– 8:15 pm Opening Ceremony/Player Orientation White/Gold Ballroom Mandatory for
golfers
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6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 1 Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 8 – 10 pm Glow Ball Putting Event Main Putting Green
Sunday, July 16
6 am
9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 2 Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7- 8 pm Long Drive Contest Finals #1 Blue Monster
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Final Tournament Round Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 4:30 pm (Approx.) Awards Ceremony Imperial Ballroom Patio 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom
Tuesday, July 18
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Breakfast Buffet
Ivanka Ballroom 7 – 8 am Parent-Child Check-in Imperial Ballroom 8:30
– 1:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Blue Monster 1:30 -2:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Awards Imperial Ballroom Patio All Day Departures
am – 9:30 am
(Phase 1 Only)
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Schedule of Events

Boys 14-15 / Girls 13-14

Subject to change

Sunday, July 23

Monday, July 24

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7 – 8 am Parent-Child Check-in Imperial Ballroom 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Blue Monster 1:30 -2:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Awards Imperial Ballroom Patio All Day Arrivals and Hotel Check-in Resort Lobby Front Desk 11 am – 6 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
Wednesday, July 19
20 6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom 7 am – 5 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom All Day Official Practice Rounds Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger 2 – 5 pm Long-Drive Contest Prelims #1 Blue Monster Lunch is on your own 5 – 7 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7:30 – 8:15 pm Opening Ceremony/Player Orientation White/Gold Ballroom Mandatory for all golfers
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 1 Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 8 – 10 pm Glow Ball Putting Event Main Putting Green
Thursday, July
Friday, July 21
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 2 Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7- 8 pm Long Drive Contest Finals #1 Blue Monster
Saturday, July 22
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Final Tournament Round Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 4:30 pm (Approx.) Awards Ceremony Imperial Ballroom Patio 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet (Phase 2 Only) Ivanka Ballroom All Day Departures 7 – 8 am Parent-Child Check-in Imperial Ballroom 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Blue Monster 1:30 -2:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Awards

Schedule of Events

Boys 16-18 / Girls 15-18

Subject to change Monday,

Coaches Panel” Friday, July 28

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24 7 – 8 am Parent-Child Check-in Imperial Ballroom 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Blue Monster 1:30 -2:30 pm Parent-Child Classic Awards 11 am – 6 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
July 25 6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom 7 am – 5 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom All Day Official Practice Rounds Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger 2 – 5 pm Long-Drive Contest Prelims #1 Blue Monster Lunch is on your own 5 – 7 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7:30 – 8:15 pm Opening Ceremony/Player Orientation White/Gold Ballroom Mandatory for all golfers
July 26 6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 1 Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 8 – 10 pm Glow Ball Putting Event Main Putting Green
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Tournament Round 2 Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom 7- 8 pm Long Drive Contest Finals #1 Blue Monster 8 pm “The Road to College Golf White/Gold Ballroom What
College
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom All Day Final Tournament Round Blue Monster, Golden Palm, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own Approx. 4 pm Awards Ceremony Imperial Ballroom Patio 6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner Ivanka Ballroom
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet Ivanka Ballroom Departures
July
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday, July 27
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Saturday, July 29

Description of Events

“Glow-Ball” Putting Event

Sharpen up your putting skills with our after dark nine-hole glowing night golf. The putting green is set like a miniature golf course with lit holes Let’s light up the night!

Opening Ceremony and Player Orientation

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies and parade of flags followed by the player orientation. Learn important local rules and evacuation procedures in case of bad weather. The Long Drive Competition winners are announced. Attendance at this event is mandatory for all golfers.

Long-Drive Competition

Preliminaries take place from 2-5 pm on the #1 Blue Monster Course on practice round days. The top finishers from each age division will advance to the finals and compete for awards (see schedule of activities for date and time).

Parent-Child Classic

The Parent-Child Classic is a two-player team consisting of a junior golfer and a parent, step-parent, grandparent or aunt/uncle competes. The tournaments will be held on July 19 and July 24 on the Blue Monster.

Educational Seminar (Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18)

The Road to College Golf -- What it Takes: A College Coaches Panel”

Topics of discussion will include NCAA rules & regulations, contact with coaches, the recruitment process, and responsibilities of the student-athlete.

Proud Sponsors

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Optimist Golf Code of Conduct

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship takes great pride in the quality of its players, host facility and volunteer involvement. Optimist Junior Golf requires all players and guests to adhere to a set of guidelines. Tournament play will be conducted in accordance with USGA rules, Code of Conduct and local course rules.

Disqualification Policy

Disqualification will occur if during a competitive round of the tournament a player refuses to continue play after a rules official releases the player to continue play. Failure to report for your tee time, leaving the course without the notification and approval of a Rules Official, or any other already published reason will also be automatic disqualification. All printed and published results at the end of the tournament will reflect a disqualified status.

Dress Code

Proper golf attire is required at all times during the practice round and tournament play. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the Tournament Director. Players in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to tee off and may be assessed stroke penalties.

• Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward.

• Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in at all times with the following exceptions: women’s shirts without a collar must have sleeves. Men’s shirts without a collar must have a tight neck fit. T-shirts are prohibited.

• No tank tops, short-shorts, denim shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, t-shirts or jeans are allowed during play on the course. Appropriate resort attire is required at all times while off the golf course

Violations ON and OFF THE COURSE

• Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow players, or abuse of golf course property.

• Use of drugs or alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco products—a zero tolerance policy is in effect.

• Not adhering to the dress code during practice round or tournament play.

• Use of cell phones can only be used for live scoring, GPS app or to notify a tour nament official or medical attention. Please make sure they are turned off during play. Headsets is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

• Any use or association with drugs or alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco products—a zero tolerance policy is in effect.

• Vandalism at the hotel or its surrounding properties, abusive behavior to any volunteer or tournament official.

• Damages in any rooms will be the financial responsibility of the players occupying the room. Please report and accidental damage to your chaperone or at the tournament office.

• All players must comply with the tournament Curfew of 10:30 p.m. local time. You must be in your room by the Curfew and remain in your room for the remainder of the night unless accompanied by an adult chaperone, parent, or legal guardian. Nightly random room checks will be made.

• Leaving the resort property is not permitted unless accompanied by an adult chaperone, parent, or guardian.

• Gambling is not permitted. Any games involving the exchange of money are strictly prohibited.

• Male and female participants may not occupy the same room at any time. Roommate changes are not permitted. Once you are assigned to a room you may not change rooms. No exceptions.

• Attendance at the player orientation is mandatory. Any player failing to attend the player orientation may be subject to disqualification.

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Spectator Code of Conduct

Spectators are welcome. In golf, customs of etiquette and decorum are just as important as rules governing play. It is appropriate for parents and spectators to applaud successful strokes, but in order to secure the spirit of the game, we ask parents and spectators to please adhere to the following guidelines. Please note that if any of the following guidelines are perceived as broken by a Rules Official, the player may be subject to penalty.

• Advice (Rule 8) is any counsel or suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke. In addition, any conversation between player/spectator may be construed as advice. This includes any conversation between player/ spectator in their native language. In either instance, penalty for breach of this rule is two strokes. Players are responsible for the actions of their relatives and spectators in regards to this rule.

• Keeping the above statement in mind, please keep your conversation with the player to words of encouragement as long as advice is not given.

• Spectators attend Optimist Golf events at their own risk.

• Please turn off all cell phones while on the course.

• Spectator carts are not allowed at the Championships. Other Optimist Tournaments is based on availability for a fee.

• Spectators should stay on cart paths. In the absence of cart paths, we ask that spectators stay in the rough. Please stay off fairways, tees and greens.

• Spectators should stay one shot ahead of the group they are following. This allows spectators to follow errant shots and help identify where the ball comes to rest. Spectators are allowed to aid in the search for lost golf balls.

• Spectators should not give rulings. Please seek a rules official if the need arises.

• Spectators are allowed to carry medicine, drinks, food, umbrellas, etc.

• The Rules Official may assess a penalty to the player based on the severity of the spectator violation. If a serious breach has occurred, the spectator may be asked to leave the facility.

• For your personal safety, we ask you exercise caution at all times. When inclement weather moves into the area, play will be suspended by sounding airhorns. Accordingly, you should seek shelter immediately. The staff will evacuate players from the course first and then spectators.

• Spectators are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages while on the golf course, in any Optimist meal function or planned indoor event.

Violation Penalties

One stroke penalty for each act of unsportsmanlike behavior on the golf course. A serious act of unsportsmanlike behavior on the course may result in the player being immediately disqualified from the tournament, subject to review of the Rules Committee. Any Code of Conduct violation off the course may also result in the player being disqualified from the tournament and immediately sent home subject to review of the Junior Golf Committee.

Withdrawal Policy

This policy will allow for withdrawals for medical reasons or for emergencies. The medical reason must be verified and approved by a Rules Official and Tournament Director. If a Rules Official and Tournament Director deems the player is healthy enough to continue and the player refuses, the player will be disqualified. The entire group involved will be held at the point of stoppage and other groups will play through. A rules official will restart the group. All play must comply with all current tournament rules and policies. The player must notify and receive approval of a rules official prior to leaving the course. The decision of the Rules Committee is final. If a family emergency, on or off site occurs, the Rules Committee may allow a player to withdraw. The reason or reasons must be verified by the Rules Committee. All printed and published results at the end of the tournament will reflect a withdraw status.

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A Brief History of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships

Since 1978, Optimist-sponsored golf tournaments have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players. Jason Day, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods, Michelle McGann and Lexi Thompson are just a few of today’s elite players who found their humble beginnings with the Optimists.

This world-class event originated in 1968 when three leaders of the San Diego County Junior Golf Association formed Junior World Golf. In 1978, through the action of Dudley Williams, a lifelong San Diego resident and soon-to-be President of Optimist International, the Optimists became a sponsor of the event, thus creating “Optimist Junior World.” Through this partnership, Optimist International began holding qualifying tournaments for 15- to 17-year-olds across the United States and Canada. As a result, 55 tournaments drew more than 3,500 entrants.

The Optimist continues to be one of the best-known junior tournaments in the world with more than 5,000 golfers, ages 10-18, participating in qualifying tournaments each year.

Annually approximately 600 of the best junior golfers, representing over 25 nations, 45 states and five Canadian Provinces, converge for a week of unsurpassed competition, fellowship and fun.

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Optimist Clubs are dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids” and do their part through community service projects. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it.

Optimists strive to live up to their name and maintain an upbeat attitude, which they try to pass along to the children they serve. The words of The Optimist Creed are well known to Optimist volunteers and beyond. The creed gives volunteers a focus for personal improvement as they work to better the world around them.

Optimist Creed

Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

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MEMBERS OF THE 2023

ALL-SCHOLASTIC TEAM

After reviewing the qualifications of a record number of impressive applicants, the Optimist Junior Golf Committee has selected the following exceptional student athletes for the 2023 High Cranford All-Scholastic Team:

Academic Award Winners

Ryan Chang: Brookline, Massachusetts

Felicity Chen: Reston, Virginia

Nicholas Morrow: Phoenix, Arizona

Shay West: San Angelo, Texas

Community Service Award Winner

Aniruddh Mohan: Sacramento, California

This team exemplified an impressive balance of academics, golf and community service. The All-Scholastic Team is named for Hugh Cranford, who served as executive director of Optimist International from 1967 to 1986. He was instrumental in starting the Optimist Junior Golf program and in 1978 led the efforts to co-sponsor the Optimist Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, the forerunner to today’s Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Cranford passed away in August 2014.

RYAN CHANG is a junior at Windermere Preparatory School in Windermere, Florida. Chang has been on the National Honor Society as well as Headmasters List. He is an avid golfer, and his passion of the sport has inspired him to give back to his community through a program called Leadbetter Kids. Chang is a talented musician. He has volunteered with free online tutoring for students from underserved communities through Learn To Be, raised funds for the Jimmy Fund, a cancer research program, through his work with the American Junior Golf Association, and has even started a non-profit to help teenage victims of sexual abuse.

FELICITY CHEN is a junior at South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia. Felicity has excelled in the classroom with a score of 1530 on her SAT and an unweighted GPA of 3.98. Felicity is a member of the National Honor Society and the captain of the South Lakes golf team. She has taken time to help caddy for younger players, guide beginners through practice rounds and participate in fundraisers to support cancer patients and diversity. Since her second year of moving to the United States from Beijing, China, she has volunteered online every week as an English teacher for indigenous kids in rural Taiwan.

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NICHOLAS MORROW will be graduating from Corona del Sol High School in Temple, Arizona. He is ranked 14 out of 680 classmates. Morrow has been a four-year starter and a threeyear leader of the Corona del Sol High School varsity golf team. He is involved in school organizations and clubs at his high school and in the community. Some of the activities he is involved with include singing with the school’s Jaztec and Acapella Choirs and being a member of National Honor Society. While involved with so many activities, and being a major contributor to the golf program, Nicholas has still found time to be in the Teen Choir and Altar Server at St. Benedict’s Church and pack meals at Feed My Starving Children.

SHAY WEST is graduating from Wall High School in Wall, Texas. West excels in all subject areas and a leader for multiple organizations. She is ranked 1 out of 78 in her class with a GPA of 4.0. Some academic awards and honors that West has received is Student of the Year, Animation, Nutrition and Wellness, UIL Animation and placed at the festivals. West was also the Lady Hawks Golf MVP (2022), and West Texas Junior Golf Tour Player of the Year (2022). In her spare time, she volunteers with the St. Ambrose Youth Group that puts on a fall festival to help support the community, San Angelo Symphony, and Movement against Stupid Habits.

The Community Service Award goes to:

ANIRUDDH MOHAN will be a Junior at Mira Loma High School in Sacramento, California. Mohan succeeds inside and outside of school. Mohan has taken and excelled in numerous AP and Honors classes. His cumulative GPA is a 4.57. He has earned academic honors and awards from National Presidents Volunteer Service, Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Mohan is an avid golfer and is a co-captain of the Mira Loma’s High School varsity golf team. In other activities, he is part of the LemelsonMIT InvenTeam, NASA Grow Beyond Earth, and Bioengineering Club. Mohan volunteers his time with the Conserve 2 Preserve, One Swing Golf Association, US Kids Golf Sacramento, Eunoia Nonprofit, UNICEF and National Honors Society.

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List of Participants

BOYS 10-11

Luke An Houston, TX (USA)

Alejandro Balbuena Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)

Jack Baszler Brookings, SD (USA)

Liam Beerens Denver, CO (USA)

Arthur Brault Oxford QC (Canada)

Owen Copp Ottawa, ON (CANADA)

Lawson Crawford Canton, GA (USA)

Carter Crouse Kailua, HI (USA)

Cat Dann Mesa, AZ (USA)

Eli Dawson Windsor, CO (USA)

Luke Edwards Boulder, CO (USA)

Adrian Fajardo

Guatemala (Guatemala)

Micah Ferguson

Cedarville, OH (USA)

Carlos Figueredo Bucaramanga (Colombia)

Antonio Gavito (Mexico) DF (Mexico)

Grant Golik

Great Falls, MT (USA)

Lewis Gregor Southampton (Bermuda)

Brayden Hegstrom

Highlands Ranch, CO (USA)

Leo Hong

Lincoln, NE (USA)

Leo Jurbala

Highlands Ranch, CO (USA)

Shaun Chun Sheung Kou Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

William Landry Rimouski Qc (Canada)

Adam Lauzon Ste-Julie, QC (Canada)

Emmanuel Leon Chia (Colombia)

Beckham Mcpeck Pierre, SD (USA)

Blaine Munzlinger

Columbia, MO (USA)

Teddy Murphy

Rye, NY (USA)

Mateo Neder Moreira Samborondon (Ecuador)

Tyler Nikkel Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Noah Olver Brights Grove, ON (Canada)

Bayoan Ortiz Dorado (Puerto Rico)

Rocco Perito

Dayton, OH (USA)

Traisit Phoonphatthathanasup Sriracha (Thailand)

Beckam Poulsen

Timnath CO, (USA)

Pablo Rubio

Bogota (Colombia)

Zorawar Sandhu

Chandigarh (India)

Rory Schubert

Green Bay WI, (USA)

Jack Semeraro

Mount Pleasant, SC (USA)

Ezra Simmons

St. James (Barbados)

Chun Hin Sze

Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

Brayden Thomas

Syracuse, NY (USA)

Greg Tolson

Folsom CA, (USA)

Nicolas Urrea Hermosillo SO (Mexico)

Rafael Valdes

Santiago (Chile)

Supakorn Vejsupaporn Ladprao (Thailand)

Gunner Webb

Johns Creek, GA (USA)

Guy Wetzel

Clinton, MO (USA)

Zander Zhang

Gatineau, QC (Canada)

Nathaniel Zidya

Harare (Zimbabwe)

BOYS 12-13

Waldo Aguasvivas

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)

Hayden Amy

Broussard, LA (USA)

Ajalawich Anantasethakul Phitsanulok (Thailand)

Parker Argent Minot, ND (USA)

Luke Armstrong

Castle Rock, CO (USA)

Marco Baima

San Antonio, TX (USA)

Blake Barlow

Frisco, TX (USA)

Ryder Besse

Boulder, CO (USA)

Charli Bouchard

Otterburn Park, QC (Canada)

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BOYS 12-13

(Continued...)

Zack Bourgeois

Ste-Agathe-Des-Monts, QC (Canada)

Jack Brown Dallas, TX (USA)

William Carlson

Houston, TX (USA)

Silas Combs Clarkston, MI (USA)

Valentino Constenla Pilar (Argentina)

Ethan Cua

Reno, NV (USA)

Eduardo De Leon Panama City (Panama)

John Deluca

Chesterfield, MO (USA)

Ethan Domajnko Victor, NY (USA)

Riley Donovan

Milton, MA (USA)

Jacob Drysdale

Pensacola, FL (USA)

Ethan Fabiani

London, ON (Canada)

Kirk Floeck

Boquete (Panama)

Andres Garcia

Caracas (Venezuela)

Patrick Gatti

Germantown, TN (USA)

Joe Greazel

Marshalltown, IA (USA)

Hudson Greene

Bossier City, LA (USA)

Sean Hachmann Aldie, VA (USA)

Harrison Hartke

Cedar Rapids, IA (USA)

Gavin Hartman

Phoenix, MD (USA)

Owen Heilmann

Galena, OH (USA)

Colin Hoffmann Maryville, MO (USA)

Liam Hooton Harvest, AL (USA)

Hakon Hundhausen Cedar Park, TX (USA)

Karson Hurlbert Ottawa, ON (Canada)

Colin Jensen Billings, MT (USA)

Pierce Johnson Boulder, CO (USA)

Kai Jorde

Lone Tree, CO (USA)

Siyolo Joseph St. John’s (Antigua And Barbuda)

Jack Kelley Omaha, NE (USA)

Jack Kelley Falls Church, VA (USA)

Dev Khandelwal Peachtree City, GA (USA)

Isaac Kim

Honolulu,HI (USA)

Crosby Kimps

Green Bay, WI (USA)

Aiden Lanham

Hartford, SD (USA)

Enrique Larrain

Santiago (Chile)

Johnny Larzelere Littleton, CO (USA)

Fernando Javier Leduc

San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Jack Logar

South Lyon, MI (USA)

Grey Luongo

Arlington, VA (USA)

Luke Macdonald

Calgary, AB (Canada)

Raj Mammen

Cranston, RI (USA)

Luke Manning

Farr West, UT (USA)

John Matheny III

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Dhruv Mereddy

Alpharetta, GA (USA)

Daniel Merino

Bogota (Colombia)

Maxwell Milton

Polson, MT (USA)

Joseph Monahan

Belmont, MA (USA)

Federico Montaner

Spring, TX (USA)

Aj Mukherjee

Richmond, VA (USA)

Anson Munzlinger

Columbia MO (USA)

Martin Murillo

Quito (Ecuador)

Evan Nguyen

Houston, TX (USA)

Judd Nikkel

Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Santiago Nunez

Bogota (Colombia)

Leonardo Olvier

Sitges, Spain

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BOYS 12-13

(Continued...)

Anthony Patton

Springfield, VA (USA)

Carter Perkins

Glen Burnie, MD (USA)

Gage Poulsen

Timnath CO (USA)

Atharva Rajeshkumar

Coral Gables, FL (USA)

Maddox Rakers

Aviston IL (USA)

Alex Aj Ramos Tucson, AZ (USA)

Ryan Rasmussen

Goodyear, AZ (USA)

William Reed

Wellesley, MA (USA)

Tyler Robertson

Stillwater, OK (USA)

Blake Rohling

Cincinnati, OH (USA)

Vicente Salazar

Bogota (Colombia)

Poramit Sangmanee

Bangkok (Thailand)

Fernando Saravia

Guatemala (Guatemala)

Johnny Shields

Fenton, MO (USA)

Cooper Shuman

Brandon, SD (USA)

Lucas Simoneau

Louiseville, QC (Canada)

Mateo Sragowicz

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Chad Stanton

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Hudson Stutzman

Ponte Vedra, Beach FL (USA)

Andrew Sudicky Dutton, ON (Canada)

Henry Talarico Austin, TX (USA)

Johnny Thut Roseville, CA (USA)

Evan Tillett

Oolitic, IN (USA)

Bode Truman Broomfield, CO (USA)

Andres Valdez Victoria, TA (Mexico)

Diego Vargas Santiago (Chile)

Federico Veintimilla Quito (Ecuador)

Emilio Velez Medellin (Colombia)

Philip Verghese Arlington, VA (USA)

Santiago Villegas Quito (Ecuador)

Zackary Vincent Mirabel, QC (Canada)

Jonathan Ward Waukee, IA (USA)

Aaron Woo Collierville, TN (USA)

BOYS 14-15

Nathan Ash

Tempe, AZ (USA)

Judah August-Povey

Yatala, Ql (Australia)

Grant Baer

Lantana, TX (USA)

Noah Bahrami

Houston, TX (USA)

Andrew Baker

South Woodslee, ON (Canada)

BOYS 14-15

(Continued...)

Corver Barnes

Centerville, UT (USA)

Bo Baxter

Santa Rosa Beach, FL (USA)

Riley Bentley

Windsor, ON (Canada)

Jack Brayman

Erie, CO (USA)

Blaise Brixner

Endwell, NY (USA)

Lorenzo Browning

Carmel, IN (USA)

Mac Buckley

Denver, CO (USA)

Jacob Burnett

Roseville, CA (USA)

Matias Calderon

Guatemala (Guatemala)

Jack Carew

Newbury, MA (USA)

Nate Carlson

Helendale, CA (USA)

Alvaro Carranza

Trujillo (Peru)

Jake Chen

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Rutledge Clarke

Cedartown, GA (USA)

Ben Cowgill

Richmond, VA (USA)

Asher Dannenbring

Mitchell, SD (USA)

Aditya Dawane

Frisco,TX (USA)

Oliver De Guia

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Brayden Destefano

Peyton, CO (USA)

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BOYS 14-15

(Continued...)

Cooper Domanik

Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Andres Duisberg

Santiago (Chile)

Ashton Edwards

Boulder, CO (USA)

Miles Elgert

Lincoln, NE (USA)

Crew Fitzgerald Parker, CO (USA)

Xander Fleig Ferdinand IN (USA)

Ignacio Florez Lima (Peru)

Brayden Forte

Aurora, CO (USA)

Kaden Frierson

Austin, TX (USA)

Tre Garza

Roseville, CA (USA)

John Gilbert

Helena, MT (USA)

Tomas Giordani

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Colin Gleason

Marstons Mills, MA (USA)

Ezequiel Gonzalez

Samborondon (Ecuador)

Jay Gupta

Auburn, AL (USA)

Dierks Hammon

Fallon, NV (USA)

Gavin Harris

Troy, MO (USA)

David Hebdon

Shelbyville, KY (USA)

Anderson Helmer

El Dorado, KS (USA)

Mack Herzog

Ogden, UT (USA)

Jaxson Hinze Waco, NE (USA)

Reid Hoppock

Boise, ID (USA)

Marcus Huang Wellesley, MA (USA)

Stiles Hunter Rogers, AR (USA)

Daniel Hylton (Panama) (Panama)

Kaden Jenkins

Tomball, TX (USA)

Casey Johansen

Mililani, HI (USA)

Geordie Johnston Amherstburg, ON (Canada)

Jonah Kent Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Christian Kley Fayetteville, AR (USA)

Tripp Kordisch Lafayette, LA (USA)

Miles Kuhl Boulder, CO (USA)

Ethan Kwan San Gabriel, CA (USA)

Charles Lange Richmond, VA (USA)

Felix Lavoie St-Bruno-Montarville, QC (Canada)

Dominic Lingad Burbank, CA (USA)

Micah Livingstone

Timnath, CO (USA)

Jackson Loomis Wichita, KS (USA)

Jake Lopes Vienna, VA (USA)

Vicente Losa

Caracas (Venezuela)

Taiten Luehrs

Prospect, KY (USA)

Drew Macleod

North Attleboro, MA (USA)

Drew Madigan

Collierville, TN (USA)

Angelo Martinez

Albuquerque, NM (USA)

Miles Mcnamee

Germantown, TN (USA)

Udai Aditya

Middha Delhi (India)

Mccoy Miller

Ankeny, IA (Usa)

Carlos Moreno Podolsky Mexico City (Mexico)

Daniel Morgado (Mexico) DF (Mexico)

James Morgan

North Benton, OH (USA)

Julian Murillo

Quito (Ecuador)

Weston Murphy

Eads, TN (USA)

Owen Musenbrock

Germantown, IL (USA)

Revashan Naidoo

Durban (South Africa)

Sahil Nathoo

Elk Grove, CA (USA)

Sam Neumann

Millington, TN (USA)

Arman Newton

Hamilton (Bermuda)

Diego Orive

Toluca, ED (Mexico)

Andrew Ostermann

Menasha, WI (Usa)

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BOYS 14-15

(Continued...)

Vicente Perez Zegers

Santiago (Chile)

Juan Perez-Canto Gonzalo Caracas (Venezuela)

Reid Phillips Austin, TX (USA)

Charles Potter Sherborn, MA (USA)

Christopher Quayle Grand Blanc, MI (USA)

Keegan Reed St. Louis MO (USA)

Tomas Restrepo Jaramillo Manizales (Colombia)

Oscar Ricketts Pointe-Claire, QC (Canada)

Angelo Rinaldi Poland, OH (USA)

Gabriel E. Rodas Antelo

Santa Cruz De La Sierra (Bolivia)

Emilio Rodriguez

Santiago (Chile)

Lucas Rogers

Kettle Point, ON (Canada)

Eli Rowland

Corydon, IN (USA)

Riggs Ryan

Lafayette, LA (USA)

Juan Jose Saavedra

Chia (Colombia)

Martín Sandoval

Santiago (Chile)

Zachary Schafeer

Tucson, AZ (Usa)

Owen Sedgwick

Cincinnati, OH (Usa)

Micah Sheffer Brownstown, IN (Usa)

Isaiah Silva

Socorro, NM (USA)

Hunter Simmons Grand Junction, CO (USA)

Dalton Sisneros Aurora, CO (USA)

Peyton Smith

Lee’s Summit, MO (USA)

Tanner Solis

West Sacramento, CA (USA)

Aiden Standifer

Miamisburg, OH (USA)

Andrew Stein Jupiter, FL (USA)

Izak Sterling Hobart T1 (Australia)

Anthony Stouder Sacramento, CA (USA)

Clint Summers III Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Teethad Suparatnodom

Bangkok (Thailand)

Pak Hin Sze

Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

Joshua Theng

Boise, ID (USA)

Joshua Tomberg

Canton, GA (USA)

Nicolas Tonnessen

Wichita, KS (USA)

Christian Trivane

Annapolis, MD (USA)

Noah Turner

Lasalle, ON (Canada)

Mattingly Upchurch

Fishers, IN (USA)

Juan Segundo

Valdez Martinez (Argentina)

Guankhua Van Wesley

Chapel, FL (USA)

Billy Ver Straate

Lone Tree, CO (USA)

Athigun Vongpradit

Bangkok (Thailand)

Tom Walsh

Yerington, NV (USA)

Ben Wheeler

Lee’s Summit, MO (USA)

Gregory White

Centennial, CO (USA)

Jayden Williams

Milton, FL (USA)

Reece Williams

Beaumont, TX (USA)

Nathan Wolfkamp

St Marys, ON (Canada)

Griffin Wullenweber

Liberty Twp, OH (USA)

BOYS 16-18

Corey Abod

Gaithersburg, MD (USA)

Ty Adkins

Hutchinson, KS (USA)

Tyler Anderson

Phoenix, AZ (USA)

Zade Avery

Mounds, OK (USA)

Luke Balaskiewicz

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

Kellen Ball

Windsor, CO (USA)

Cole Banning

Tolland, CT (USA)

Gustavo Bello

Valencia (Venezuela)

Brian Berta

Hallendale, FL (USA)

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BOYS 16-18

(Continued...)

Nicklaus Bothun Pierre, SD (USA)

Jolyon Bowden

Blanco, TX (USA)

Parker Bunting Lincoln, NE (USA)

Jose (Mickey) Canales Bayamon, PR (USA)

Beckett Carlson

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Jose Raul Carrillo San Pedro N4 (Mexico)

Ben Carroll

Bloomfield Hills, MI (USA)

Jack Carter Timnath, CO (USA)

Ryan Chang Brookline, MA (USA)

Wyatt Charnoki Marana, AZ (USA)

Manuel Corral Quito (Ecuador)

Luis Cortes

Dania Beach, FL (USA)

Campbell Cox

Fayetteville, AR (USA)

Logan Cox

Hallsville, MO (USA)

Harrison Cox

Austin, TX (USA)

Carter Demske Garrett, IN (USA)

Owen Derryberry

Carthage, MO (USA)

Theo Desroches

Saint-Sauveur, QC (Canada)

Conrado Diaz Ermacora La Plata (Argentina)

Gavin Dosch

South Jordan, UT (USA)

Charlie Doyle

Colorado Springs, CO (USA)

Ian Dunham

Hope Valley, RI (USA)

Ben Eichelberger

Brandon, MS (USA)

Remick Elfers Clive, IA (USA)

Dominick Emig Highland IL (USA)

Trey Even Hartford, SD (USA)

Andrew Fallis

Columbia, MO (USA)

Derek Feliciano Aguadilla, PR (USA)

Charlie Fish Cincinnati, OH (USA)

Brady Fonville Apple Valley, CA (USA)

Matteo Galiano Bogota (Colombia)

Joey Garofalo

Aurora, CO (USA)

Timothy Gibas Parker, CO (USA)

Ben Glass

Camillus, NY (USA)

Lucas Gonzalez

Huixquilucan, ED (Mexico)

Drew Groscost

Olive Branch, MS (USA)

Rishi Gupta

Reno, NV (USA)

Cameron Hackmann Laurel, MT (USA)

Kyle Harsh

Weston, MA (USA)

Thomas Herholtz

Colorado Springs, CO (USA)

Nicholas Herman

Reno, NV (USA)

Jonatan Hernández (Guatemala)

Preston Hiller

San Antonio, TX (USA)

Ryan Hoffman

Newton, MA (USA)

Ian Hunn

Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Cohen Jackson

Columbia,IL (USA)

Elijah Jensen

York, NE (USA)

Gavin Jones Chantilly, VA (USA)

Phuthanate Kangwol Samut Prakan (Thailand)

Aubrey Kelley

Emigrant, MT (USA)

Luke Killough Searcy, AR (USA)

Rua Kimotho

Fairfax, Va (USA)

Crew Klingner Williamsburg, IA (USA)

Matias Koropeski

San Juan De Paraná (Paraguay)

Connor Koyano

Ewa Beach, HI (USA)

Mac Ladd

Germantown, TN (USA)

Anthony Lanham

Hartford SD (USA)

Dillon Le

Arvada, CO (USA)

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BOYS 16-18

(Continued...)

Kevin Lee

Markham, ON (Canada)

Jack Lematty

Wildwood, MO (USA)

Charley Levy

Camarillo, CA (USA)

Liam Lewandowski Franklin, MA (USA)

Ethan Lim (Singapore)

Lance Loughton Mountain Green, UT (USA)

Rowan Macdonald

Cantley, QC (Canada)

Lincoln Mackay

Evergreen, CO (USA)

Austin Mak

Bradenton, FL (USA)

Mathias Maldonado

Cochabamba (Bolivia)

Brady Mangin

Noblesville, IN (USA)

Guillermo Marin

Doral, FL (USA)

Lincoln Markham

Saint George, UT (USA)

Zane May

Canton, GA (USA)

Connor Mccarthy

Chantilly, VA (USA)

Dennis Mcgowan Reston, VA (USA)

Cj Merritt

Plainview, NY (USA)

Aniruddh Mohan

Sacramento, CA (USA)

Giacomo Moltedo 52774 ED (Mexico)

Cristian Montoya

Jarales NM (USA)

Nicholas Morrow

Phoenix, AZ (USA)

Dylan Muso

Warwick (Bermuda)

Carter Navulur Frederick, CO (USA)

Maddox Nielsen Orem, UT (USA)

Asher Nissim

Pensacola, FL (USA)

Ryan Nutter

Houston, MN (USA)

Jonathan Oakes

Dobbs Ferry, NY (USA)

Luke O’grady-Rodgers Patterson, NY (USA)

Zach Pageau

Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC (Canada)

Carter Papke Orem, UT (USA)

Kale Parthen

Colorado Springs, CO (USA)

Sohom Patel

Roseville, CA (USA)

Jackson Peters

Memphis, TN (USA)

Jackson Policicchio

Petrolia, ON (Canada)

Jia Hao Poon

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Darren Powell

Overland Park, KS (USA)

Andres Rodriguez

Huixquilucan, ED (Mexico)

Santiago Russi

Piedecuesta (Colombia)

Pedro Russi

Piedecuesta (Colombia)

Carlos Enrique

Sacre (Panama)

Beau Sahr

Eagle, ID (USA)

Cristobal Salome

Santa Cruz (Bolivia)

Joaquín Sandoval

Santiago (Chile)

Brody Scafe

Wichita, KS (USA)

Spencer Schlagel

Parker, CO (USA)

Jack Scudder

Bentonville, AR (USA)

John Scully

Winchester, MA (USA)

Michael Sevier

King George, VA (USA)

Kyle Shaw

Denver, CO (USA)

Emmett Shell

Niwot, CO (USA)

Mason Shimizu

Roseville, CA (USA)

Matthew Sims

Naperville, IL (USA)

Anuj Sinha

Plano, TX (USA)

Will Smith

Highlands Ranch, CO (USA)

Jaden Smith

Waterloo, IL (USA)

Zayn Spidalieri

Windsor, ON (Canada)

Jameson Staab

Kitchener, ON (Canada)

CJ Steel

Franklin, MA (USA)

Devin Swoyer

Hinsdale, IL (USA)

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BOYS 16-18

(Continued...)

Judah Talley Pace, FL (USA)

Kevin Teichroeb

Leamington, ON (Canada)

Emilio Torres

Quito (Ecuador)

Henry Tracy Washington, DC (USA)

Daniel Vanososte Doral, FL (USA)

Nontaphat Veeratecha Thrungkru (Thailand)

Vasco Vegas Lima (Peru)

Nicholas Viana Coral Gables, FL (USA)

Lucas Vidal Garcia Santiago (Chile)

Axel Vogt Costa Lima (Peru)

Jack Wallace

Cantonment, FL (USA)

Cannon Wells

Cincinnati, OH (USA)

Tommy Whitley

Mt Zion, IL (USA)

Cal Wier

Hernando, MS (USA)

Charlie Wilkerson

Midlothian, VA (USA)

Chance Wilson

Princeville, HI (USA)

Peyton Woods

Springfield, IL (USA)

Carson Wright

Wichita, KS (USA)

Chenqi Wu

Bradenton, FL (USA)

Edison Wu

La Guácima (Costa Rica)

Ben Yono West Bloomfield, MI (USA)

Nathaniel Yoo North York, ON (Canada)

Chi Yeung (Michael) Yuen (Hong Kong)

Chase Yukawa Roseville, CA (USA)

Jaime Yzaga Lima (Peru)

Ignacio Zapata Caracas (Venezuela)

Henry Zhong Irving, TX (USA)

GIRLS 10-12

Manuela Aceves Santiago (Chile)

Nelly Adjaoud Gatineau, QC (Canada)

Ana Maria Alvarado

Rincon Bogotá (Colombia)

Bani Banwait

Rockville, MD (USA)

Donatella Barboza

Hernandarias (Paraguay)

Jensen Bell

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Thanyanate Bhummabhuti

Bangkok (Thailand)

Isabella Camargo

Bogota (Colombia)

Francesca Capani

Martinez (Argentina)

Scout Fitzgerald

Parker, CO (USA)

Marena Fontanet

Cabo Rojo (Puerto Rico)

GIRLS 10-12 (Continued...)

Paulina Fontanet

Cabo Rojo (Puerto Rico)

Maria Gracia Galdos

Lima (Peru)

Maria Ignacia Galeas Quito (Ecuador)

Sara Garcia College Station, TX (USA)

Isabella Giraldo

Ibague (Colombia)

Aubrey Gonzales Highlands Ranch, CO (USA)

Karina Marie Gonzalez

Coral Gables, FL (USA)

Madison Grounds

Helendale CA (USA)

Caroline Hill Rogers, AR (USA)

Chloe Johnson Parker, CO (USA)

Rabab Kahlon Mohali (India)

Eva Kentop

Green Bay, WI (USA)

Andrea Lai

St. Thomas, ON (Canada)

Suri Lau

Union City, CA (USA)

Madison Logan

Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA)

Camila Mendez Vargas Zapopan, JA (Mexico)

Addy Mukherjee

Richmond, VA (Usa)

Mylee Murillo Beaudoin

St-Jérôme, QC (Canada)

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GIRLS 10-12

(Continued...)

Emma Nguyen

Highlands Ranch, CO (Usa)

Laurianne Payer

Bois-Des-Filion, QC (Canada)

Roberta Rincon

Poza Rica, VE (Mexico)

Amy Stanton

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Kaitlin Strain

Rapid City, SD (USA)

Kalea Tea

Alhambra, CA (USA)

Morena Tesoniero

Cipoletti (Argentina)

Hannah Thomas

Calgary, AB (Canada)

Juanita Toro

Bogota (Colombia)

Varistha Vongpivat

Bangkok (Thailand)

Kiara Wilson (Barbados)

Chiara Wong

Samborondon (Ecuador)

GIRLS 13-14

Elizabeth Adelman

Johns Creek, GA (USA)

Mariana Beltran

Bucaramanga (Colombia)

Zoey Blaszczyk

Collierville, TN (USA)

Lilie Cohen Parker, CO (USA)

Alysha Dutt

Gurgaon (India)

Sophia Fink

Middletown, OH (USA)

GIRLS 13-14

(Continued...)

Danielle Hernandez Miami, FL (USA)

Elisa Hernandez Parkland, FL (USA)

Addison Hines Arvada, CO (USA)

Marlena Hoskin Highlands Ranch, CO (USA)

Malaya Johnson Bowie, MD (USA)

Neely Kight Watersound, FL (USA)

Josephina Kritsky Potomac Falls, VA (USA)

Isabel Kuri Puebla PU (Mexico)

Maddie Makino Parker, CO (USA)

Gabriela Manrique Ibague (Colombia)

Rhyan Marcelissen Broussard, LA (USA)

Francie Martin

Austin, TX (USA)

Adrielle Miller Mckinney, TX (USA)

Samantha Monroe Honolulu, HI (USA)

Tiffany Ha Eun Moon (Guatemala)

Rose Morisset Blainville, QC (Canada)

Mia Nakaoka

Mililani, HI (USA)

Pattaneeya Nilaward Bangkok (Thailand)

Danica Ortega

Miami, FL (USA)

Pimpakorn Panyadilok

Bangkok (Thailand)

Payton Pattison

Gananoque, ON (Canada)

Rowan Pies

Guilford, IN (USA)

Kyla Quimby

Reading, PA (USA)

Isabella Rangel

Cota (Colombia)

Valeria Rubio

Bogota (Colombia)

Madison Rummel

Madison SD (USA)

Richa Sajjan

Fort Collins, CO (USA)

Cheyanne Schrick

Timnath, CO (USA)

Jaycee Shaffer

Ellston, IA (USA)

Nara Takahashi

Asuncion (Paraguay)

Ariana Toapanta

Quito (Ecuador)

Alessandra Torres Estrada

Lima (Peru)

Alexa Vegas

Lima (Peru)

Valentina Wahnnatah Hurtado

Hermosillo, SO (Mexico)

Mariella Young

St. George (Barbados)

Elena Zreik

Yonkers, NY (USA)

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List of Participants

GIRLS 15-18

Ansley Adams

Clive, IA (USA)

Kaleigh Babineaux

Aurora, CO (USA)

Zoe Bar-Or

Greenwood Village, CO (USA)

Ingrid Blacketer

Fairway, KS (USA)

Jade Blakeley

Rabun Gap, GA (USA)

Carter Bransford

Glen Allen, VA (USA)

Lauren Briggs

Burlington, IA (USA)

Ayla Browning

Leesburg, VA (USA)

Hannah Butzer

Tilbury, ON (Canada)

Regina Cantu

Tomball, TX (USA)

Sofia Carrasco

Austin, TX (USA)

Caroline Caven Eagle, ID (USA)

Zoie Chan

Hong Kong (China)

Felicity Chen

Reston, VA (USA)

Maddie Childs Mitchell, SD (USA)

Mia Cho

Carmichael, CA (USA)

Valentina Cortez

Quito (Ecuador)

Quinn Dannenbring Mitchell, SD (USA)

Rylin Davidson

Pleasant Hill, IA (USA)

Edurne De La Rica Lima (Peru)

Kathryn Deloach Athens, GA (USA)

Evie Denton

Rome, NY (USA)

Treva Dodd

Brookfield, WI (USA)

Bela Dodd Brookfield, WI (USA)

Taylor Dunkle Springboro, OH (USA)

Regan Dusenbery Wichita, KS (USA)

Isabella Elgert Lincoln, NE (USA)

Isabel Emanuels Austin, TX (USA)

Iyeneobong Essien Abuja (Nigeria)

Alexis Faieta Tujunga, CA (USA)

Catherine Fallis

Columbia, MO (USA)

Constanza Figueroa

Santiago (Chile)

Montserrat Figueroa

Santiago (Chile)

Mariana Forero

Bogota (Colombia)

Giuliana Frutos Aquino

Asuncion (Paraguay)

Camila Garzon

Quito (Ecuador)

Alana Gilbert

Jackson, MO (USA)

Milagros Giordani

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Sofia Giordani

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Camila Giordani

Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Kaitlyn Grommeck

Steamboat Spr, CO (USA)

Esha Gupta

Auburn, AL (USA)

Alisha Gupta

Ashburn, VA (USA)

Ella Harris

Windsor, ON (Canada)

Molly Harris

Windsor, ON (Canada)

Hanna Hauchar

Bogota (Colombia)

Shelby Herbert

Charlotte Hall, MD (USA)

Zoe Hobbs

Tomball, TX (USA)

Lily Huether

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Gabrielle Hultstrand

Pensacola, FL (USA)

Brooke Inchiostro

Foristell, MO (USA)

Maria Ines Jaime Rumich

Lambare (Paraguay)

Jaycee Jenkins

Tomball, TX (USA)

Kenna Jenkinson

Greenville, OH (USA)

Camryn Johnson

Berwyn, NE (USA)

Riley Johnson

Lebanon, OH (USA)

Kaylynn Jorgensen

Minden, NE (USA)

Miley Kennard

Mt. Carmel, IL (USA)

Leela Kenwood

Potomac, MD (USA)

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List of Participants

GIRLS 15-18

(Continued...)

Araxy Kirokian

Lerma Club De Golf Los Encinos ED (Mexico)

Madolyn Kost Kent, OH (USA)

Mikayla Lacey

Port Colborne, ON (Canada)

Hani Lee (Guatemala)

Yingshi (Lydia) Lin Reunion, FL (USA)

Victoria Livieres Asuncion (Paraguay)

Sophia Macias Denham Springs, LA (USA)

Kayla Maletto

Sinking Spring, PA (USA)

Madison Martens Brighton, MI (USA)

Lily Martin Inlet Beach, FL (USA)

Elliana Mckinley

Austin, TX (USA)

Amara Montoya Jarales, NM (USA)

Brooke Morris Canton, MI (USA)

Stefaniya Mosyagina Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)

Morgan Mussatt Henrico, VA (USA)

Mia Neder

Samborondon (Ecuador)

Yvette O’brien

Greenwich, CT (USA)

Daniela Paez Rodriguez Barranquilla (Colombia)

Heewon Pak Pattaya (Thailand)

Lauren Patterson San Antonio, TX (USA)

Rio Pearlstein Massachusetts, MA (USA)

Ariana Perez Placentia, CA (USA)

Lynn Powell Overland Park, KS (USA)

Blair Powers Mattoon, IL (USA)

Panalee Prachavittayagon Nonthaburi (Thailand)

Miranda Prober Dorado (Puerto Rico)

Emerson Purcell New Albany, OH (USA)

Lilly Riegger

Hinsdale, IL (USA)

Victoria Rivera

Mayaguez (Puerto Rico)

Madison Rizzo

Williston Park, NY (USA)

Violet Robbins

Fairifield, CT (USA)

Shanel Rodriguez

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)

Regina Roldan

Ciudad De DF (Mexico)

Ellee Seung

Lantana, TX (USA)

Lily Shin

American Fork, UT (USA)

Julia Sosa

Austin,TX (USA)

Zhen (Flora) Tao

Chandler, AZ (USA)

Makena Thayer

Edwards, CO (USA)

Meg Tilma

Wichita, KS (USA)

Alexa Todd

Owen Sound, ON (Canada)

Ariana Urrea

Windermere, FL (USA)

Abby Vernier

Pensacola, FL (USA)

Vunnisa Vu

Fresno, CA (USA)

Julie Waldo

Prattville, AL (USA)

Ella Walsh

Tucson, AZ (USA)

Shay West

San Angelo, TX (USA)

Olivia Zamarripa

Albuquerque, NM (USA)

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We are so proud of you!! Keep chasing your dreams, we believe in you!!

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19 th Annual Optimist International TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

November 18-19, 2023

Mission Inn

Howie in the Hills, Florida

An invitational event for Boys 11-13, Boys 14-15, Boys 16-18, Girls 11-13 and Girls 14-18 which is ranked by Golfweek and the Junior Golf Scoreboard and is included in the AJGA Performance Based Entry process.

For more information, go to www.optimist.org/golf-toc1.cfm

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