JULY 15-30, 2025 | MIAMI, FLORIDA | TRUMP NATIONAL
Dear golfers, families and guests,
Welcome to the 2025 Optimist International Junior Golf Championship!
For more than a century, Optimist International has been dedicated to a simple yet profound mission: Bringing out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves. This prestigious tournament stands as a testament to that commitment, showcasing the incredible talent of young people from communities across the globe and the dedication of our wonderful volunteers.
More than just a competition, this event is a unique opportunity to cultivate skills that extend far beyond the golf course. Here, you will not only test your abilities against talented peers from diverse backgrounds but also forge lifelong friendships and learn invaluable lessons in sportsmanship, resilience, and perseverance.
I have no doubt you have heard of Michael Jordan, the extraordinary basketball player known to dabble in golf from time to time. I was recently stunned to learn that his high school basketball team once cut him!
How could this legendary player have faced such a setback? Michael himself said, “I have missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions, I have been entrusted to take the game-winning shot, and I have missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
I love his attitude! Michael Jordan is an optimist!
I hope this tournament helps you to build the same optimistic mindset — the belief that you can achieve your own goals, despite challenges and setbacks, both on and off the fairway.
So, play your best, have fun, and take the opportunity to connect with fellow participants from different corners of the world!
Our dedicated volunteers and the exceptional resort staff are committed to ensuring that your experience is memorable. We strive to create an environment where both golfers and their families can enjoy not only the thrill of competition but also the camaraderie and joy that comes from being part of such a special gathering.
We are thrilled to share this experience with you and hope it will be a highlight of your journey, filled with growth, friendship, and the spirit of optimism!
Jan Oord Graves 2024-2025 President Optimist International
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
Jan Oord Graves San Antonio, TX
International President Designate
Thomas Kendo ............................ Dayton, OH
Junior Golf Committee
Benoit Latreille L’Ile-Bizard, QC CA, Chair
Eric Brockus Osceola, MO
Debra Merritt ...................... Port St. Lucie, FL
Bob Meyer........................... Castle Rock, CO
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 of Executive Support .................. St. Louis, MO
Chase Marnin Optimist Junior Golf Intern ...... St. Louis, MO
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
Jeff Keener
Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan & Northern Wyoming
Jay Strever
Arizona
Jim Pekny
Capital - Virginia
David Griffiths
Lawson Headley
Ed Justice
Central Ontario
Dennis Kwasnicki
Colorado-Wyoming
Bob Meyer
Dakotas - Manitoba –
Minnesota
Mark Lowe
East Missouri
Gary “Joe” Hatfield
GATEway
Thomas Brumbeloe
Illinois
William Wagner
Indiana South
David Osbourne
Iowa
John Danielson
Kansas
Kit Kelley
Kentucky-West Virginia
Stuart Maiden
Louisiana
Kevin Avery
Maryland-South Delaware
Ned Spearbeck
Michigan
Thomas Longhway
Marc Katz
Midwestern Ontario
Rachel Skillen
Nebraska
Kerianne Kluge
New Mexico-West Texas
Frank Holguiin
New York and Rhode Island
Stephen Feinstein
North Florida
Craig St. Martin
Monica Simoncini
Ohio
Bob Glavin
Chris Reed
Pacific Central – (NV)
Richard Frewert
Pacific Northwest – (UT)
Jeff Thurman
Pacific Northwest (USA)
J V Torgerson
Lynn Viner
Pacific Southeast (Hawaii)
Allison Wallace
Pacific Southeast – (Calif)
James Phillips
South Texas
Kyle Cowand
Southwestern Ontario
Sandy Larivee
St. Lawrence Region
Benoit Latreille
Tennessee-Arkansas
Tom Rasmussen (Ark)
Don Thompson (TN)
TexHoma – Oklahoma
Curtis Evans
TexHoma - Texas
Patsy Garner
West Missouri
Eric Brockus
Wisconsin North Upper
Michigan
Jim Glover
JOHN REEL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
2024 Recipients Ken and Patsy Garner
The John Reel Volunteer of the Year Award is a prestigious recognition honoring outstanding volunteers who demonstrate exceptional dedication, commitment, and passion for the Optimist Junior Golf Program. This award is given in memory of John Reel, a dedicated volunteer who played a crucial role in the growth and development 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
Anne Patterson
............. Thomas and Carol-Ann Price
Mitch and Jan Goldman 2016 Wes and Beth Norris
Stephen Feinstein
Mike Sprague
......................................... Bob Meyer
........................Tournament Cancelled
Shawn Swain
Michael Woodward 2023..... Benoit Latreille & Marlyne Monahan 2024 ........................ Ken and Patsy Garner
General Tournament Information
54-hole Tournament
Format and Yardages
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
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)
Boys 14-15: (cut after 36 holes)
Blue Monster (6,581 yards)
Golden Palm (6,209 yards)
Girls 13-14: Red Tiger (5,427 yards)
Boys 16-18: (cut after 36 holes)
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
Opens at 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) includes 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).
General Tournament Information
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 on the lower level of the resort. Video games are available 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: White/Gold 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. These meals will be on your own.
Countries Represented
The Resort at a Glance
Resort at a Glance
The Resort at a Glance
Resort at a Glance
Schedule of Events
Boys 10-11, 12-13 / Girls 10-12
Subject to change
Tuesday, July 15
All Day Arrivals and Hotel Check-in Resort Lobby Front Desk 11 am – 6 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
Wednesday, July 16
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet White/Gold Ballroom
7 am – 5 pm Tournament Registration Imperial Ballroom
All 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 White/Gold Ballroom
7:30– 8:15 pm Opening Ceremony/Player Orientation Ivanka Ballroom Mandatory for all golfers
Thursday, July 17
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet White/Gold Ballroom
All Day Tournament Round 1 Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own
6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner White/Gold Ballroom
8 – 10 pm Glow Ball Putting Event Main Putting Green
Friday, July 18
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet White/Gold Ballroom
All Day Tournament Round 2 Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own
6 – 8 pm Buffet Dinner White/Gold Ballroom
7- 8 pm Long Drive Contest Finals #1 Blue Monster
Saturday, July 19
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet White/Gold Ballroom All Day Final Tournament Round Golden Palm, Blue Monster, Red Tiger Lunch is on your own
6 am – 9:30 am Breakfast Buffet White/Gold Ballroom Departures
Description of Events
“Glow-Ball” Putting Event
Sharpen up your putting skills at night with the nine-hole glowing 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, stepparent, grandparent or aunt/uncle competes. The tournaments will be held on July 20 and July 25 on the Blue Monster.
Golf Trivia Night (golfers only)
Join us in the Ivanka Ballroom at 8pm for Trivia Night! Teams will consist of 8 people or less, no outside resources or phones allowed to assist your team.
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 athletes.
Proud Sponsors
Optimist Golf Code of Conduct
for Participants and Spectators
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 Optimist local rules. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in proper fashion both on and off the course for the duration of the event.
Violations ON THE COURSE
• Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property.
• Use of drugs, alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco products—a zero tolerance policy is in effect.
• Not adhering to the dress code tournament play.
• Use of cell phones can only be used to notify a tournament official for a ruling or medical attention. Please make sure they are turned off during play. Headsets is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
Violation OFF the Course
• Use of drugs, 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 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.
Dress Code
Proper golf attire is always required during 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.
• Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward.
• Collar shirts must be 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 always required while off the golf course.
Spectator Code of Conduct
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 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 10) 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, the penalty for breach of this rule is two strokes. Players are responsible for the actions of their relatives and spectators in regard to this rule.
• Spectators attend Optimist Golf events at their own risk.
• Place phones on silent and if calls are necessary, move far enough away as to not be heard by players.
• Spectator carts are allowed at the Championships. Spectators must pay for and abide by all cart policies set up by the Doral staff. Any violations can result in loss of privileges for remainder of event.
• 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.
• If a spectator commits a serious breach (as determined by the Rules Committee), they may be asked to leave the course.
• 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 asked not to consume alcoholic beverages while on the golf course, in any Optimist meal function or planned indoor event.
Violation Penalties
Will vary depending on severity of offense, one stroke for minor, two strokes for repeated minor, and disqualification for serious. See the Optimist Code of Conduct on Local Rules (Hard Card).
Withdrawal Policy
This policy will allow for withdrawals for medical reasons or for emergencies. The medical reason must be verified and approved by the Rules Official and Tournament Director. If the player is deemed to be ok to play but refuses they will receive a NC (no card) on final report.
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 or the like, player will receive a WD on final report.
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.
A Brief History of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships
Since 1978, golf tournaments sponsored by the Optimists have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players. Scottie Scheffler, Joaquin Niemann, Lexi Thompson, Jason Day, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Brooke Henderson and Tiger Woods 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 31 nations, 45 states and five Canadian Provinces, converge for a week of unsurpassed competition, fellowship and fun.
Optimist Clubs are dedicated to “Bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.” 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.
No matter what life throws your way, it is important to stay positive. Staying positive can be difficult during tough times, but it is possible by adopting a mindset of Optimism. The Optimist Creed is a guide for keeping a positive outlook on life, no matter what happens.
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.
MEMBERS OF THE 2025 Hugh Cranford
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 2025 Hugh Cranford All-Scholastic Team:
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Milagros Giordani: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Teja Hanumolu: Westwood, Massachusetts
Owen Musenbrock: Germantown, Illinois
Tyler Taber: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah Stouder: Sacramento, California
MILAGROS GIORDANI is an outstanding student-athlete set to graduate from St. John’s School in Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she currently ranks first in her class. Milagros also devotes her time to volunteering with youth and individuals with mental disabilities, an experience that has deeply shaped her perspective on life and service. Much of Milagros’ drive comes from the lasting influence of her grandmother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s years ago. Her grandmother, a compassionate woman who dedicated her life to helping impoverished children around the world, continues to serve as Milagros’ inspiration both on and off the course. She lives by the powerful message her grandmother instilled in her: “The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.”
TEJA
HANUMOLU is a standout junior from Massachusetts who exemplifies academic excellence, athletic talent, and a deep commitment to service and leadership. Recognized as his hometown’s highest-achieving high school student, he earned a perfect score on the PSAT and over a 1550 on the SAT, while maintaining a nearperfect GPA. A varsity golf team member since his freshman year and now serving as team captain. Teja currently serves as one of two National Student Directors for an international service organization (PURE Youth), overseeing over 350 ambassadors across 35+ chapters and ensuring the smooth execution of all facets of the organization’s work. Teja has also conducted focused research on energy preservation in agriculture and is in the process of developing a research paper on this topic. Additionally, he is an instructor and camp developer at Code Ninjas, teaching young children the fundamentals of coding. Finally, stemming from his own struggle to find competitive golf tournaments when he started, Teja has launched jrgolfiq.com, a website designed to help junior golfers navigate tournaments based on their skill levels, demonstrating both his innovation and a commitment to giving back to the sport.
OWEN MUSENBROCK is an exceptional junior from Germantown, Illinois, who stands out for his academic excellence, leadership, and service to others. Ranked first in his class with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a top tier ACT score of 36 which was composite and achieved on his first attempt. Owen attends a highly ranked institution and consistently rises to meet its rigorous standards. He is also a member of the Varsity Scholar Bowl team, further demonstrating his intellectual versatility. On the golf course, Owen is a dedicated threeyear varsity golfer and was named the 2024 Knight Golfer of the Year. He also works at Bent Oak Golf Course. This year he coached the Germantown Elementary golf team to a state championship. First in school history. He shares his passion and knowledge of golf with younger athletes. Owen is known for his humility, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile and represents the very best of what it means to be a student-athlete.
TYLER TABER has graduated from Oceanside Collegiate Academy (SC), where he distinguished himself both academically and athletically. A dedicated student, who keeps his golf scores low and his test scores high. Tyler earned an impressive 1530 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT, all while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA in a course load that included college-level classes. As a key contributor on the Oceanside golf team, he helped guide the program to two state championships. Tyler’s commitment to excellence is evident not only in his academic and athletic achievements, but also in the respect he has earned from his peers, coaches, teachers, and family. Tyler will continue his academic and athletic career at USC Upstate, where he plans to major in Mathematics and Statistics while competing on the university’s golf team.
The Community Service Awards goes to:
HANNAH STOUDER is a standout both on and off the golf course. A driven and compassionate leader, she founded Hannah’s Care Closet, a charitable initiative that has collected and distributed over $10,000 worth of donated items to unhoused children in the Sacramento area. Her dedication to service extends further through her volunteer work with multiple organizations, including California Eagles, Girls Golf, and U.S. Kids Golf. Hannah is a First Tee Pure Insurance Scholar earning her recognition in Forbes Magazine for her impactful community efforts. Academically, she has maintained an exceptional 4.3 GPA and holds memberships in both the California Scholarship Federation and the National Honor Society. Hannah has committed to playing Division I golf at the University of Nevada, Reno. She exemplifies the qualities of a student-athlete who is prepared to make a difference in the game and beyond.
List of Participants
BOYS 10-11
Jorge Aboumrad (Mexico)
Lorenzo Almeida (Brazil)
Moises Avila (Panama)
Juan Pablo Baquerozo Sper (Ecuador)
Logan Baszler (USA)
Reed Bauman (USA)
Jeris (JT) Bowlding (USA)
Tristan Buenteo (USA)
Cole Burris (USA)
Martín Cádiz De Jourdan (Chile)
Brand Chandler (USA)
Alan Chujfi (Colombia)
Enrique Cronenbold (Bolivia)
Reeves Dunnam (USA)
Jacob Eagan (USA)
Remington Faunce (USA)
Jinlin Eric Gan (Hong Kong)
Jason Hao (China)
Simon Jaramillo (Colombia)
Jase Kaylor (USA)
Wyatt Lazic (Canada)
Tristan Leblanc (Canada)
Samuel Lee (USA)
Andrew Leslie (USA)
Marcus Pak Lam Liang (China)
Joseph Lin (Hong Kong)
Yu-Cheng Lin (Taiwan)
Jacinto Rafael Lozada Dominguez (Costa Rica)
James McNicholas (USA)
Mauricio Mijares (Mexico)
Cooper O’Brien (USA)
Noah Olver (Canada)
Erik Oppegaard (USA)
Pedro Orueta Vega (Chile)
Lanhao Pang (USA)
Nicolas Pape (Thailand)
Bodie Patton (USA)
Alex Raymond (Canada)
Daniel Alejandro Rodriguez Stepanischev (Colombia)
Ike Roland (USA)
Mason Ross (USA)
René Saavedra Baker (USA)
Colt Stewart (Canada)
Payne Thompson (USA)
Preston Tolnar (USA)
Boden Wicklund (USA)
Carter Wright (USA)
Junhang Wu (USA)
Yuncheng Zhao (Canada)
List of Participants
BOYS
12-13
Luca Almeida (Brazil)
Niko Ameredes (USA)
Asher Anderson (USA)
Jack Baszler (USA)
Roman Berndsen (Canada)
Alexander Bernier (USA)
Kaidon Bishop (Barbados, BWI)
Easton Blanton (USA)
Brooks Buerhaus (USA)
Jackson Caldwell (USA)
Finn Carlson (USA)
Boontanig Charoenthitiwong (Thailand)
Chun Pui (Aiden) Chow (Hong Kong)
Mauricio Cronenbold (Bolivia)
Jose Carlos Czerniewicz (Bolivia)
Jacob Dyslin (USA)
Connor Ellison (Costa Rica)
Mateo Espinoza (Peru)
Adrián Fajardo (Guatemala)
Cash Ferguson (USA)
Micah Ferguson (USA)
Harrison Fox (USA)
Santiago Garcia Melo (Mexico)
Stuart Gentry (USA)
Henry Glarner (USA)
Santiago Andres Gomez Sanchez (Paraguay)
Daniel Goodman (USA)
Cooper Green (USA)
Carlos Humberto Gutierrez (Mexico)
Joe Hamilton (USA)
Jack Harger (USA)
Grady Harper (USA)
Brayden Hegstrom (USA)
Hayden Hogg (USA)
Chi San Allen Huang (USA)
Bo Huff (USA)
Owen Hull (Canada)
James Jernigan (USA)
Camden Jones (USA)
Leo Jurbala (USA)
Isahak Kelechian (Canada)
Ilya Khan (USA)
Clark Kirkham (Canada)
Bennett Laconte (USA)
Lincoln Landrigan (USA)
Adam Lauzon (Canada)
Felix Lefebvre (Canada)
Yishen Li (China)
Zhenting Liu (USA)
Sage Livingston (USA)
List of Participants
BOYS 12-13
(Continued...)
Mariano Londono (Colombia)
Griffin Long (USA)
Lewis MacFarlane (Bermuda)
Lane Martin (USA)
Hendrik McDougall (Canada)
Jake Mcllwain (Canada)
Beckham McPeck (USA)
Briar Megee (USA)
Nicklaus Miller (USA)
Anthony Moore (USA)
Mateo Neder (Ecuador)
Edward Olivo (USA)
Maximiliano Orueta Vega (Chile)
Jaxon Osborne (USA)
Coleson Paez (USA)
Lucas Palmer (USA)
Fausto Perini (Argentina)
Rocco Perito (USA)
Connor Proudfoot (Barbados, BWI)
Patchirawat Rajsanmuang (Thailand)
Preston Ramsey (USA)
Jose Miguel Rios (Panama)
Brady Robbins (USA) Jose Rodas (Guatemala)
Pablo Rubio (Colombia)
Patrick Ryan (USA)
Matias Santolaya (Chile)
Jeffrey Savage (USA)
Kyle Schmidt (USA)
Richard Sculley (USA)
Jack Semeraro (USA)
Hunter Shockley (USA)
Chase Stebbins (USA)
Chun Hin Sze (Hong Kong)
Daniel Tang (USA)
Brayden Thomas (USA)
Rafael Valdes (Chile)
Matheo Vancsik (Argentina)
Connor Vaughan (USA)
Mason Warren (USA)
Sawyer Weihbrecht (USA)
Graeme Weston (USA)
Ben Whitten (USA)
Doro Wilcox (USA)
Charlie Wisniewski (USA)
Brody Wright (USA)
Haohang Wu (USA)
Tomas Yacaman (Colombia)
List of Participants
BOYS 14-15
Jackson Adams (USA)
Joe Adkins (USA)
Waldo Aguasvivas (Dominican Republic)
Laith Mika Alfie (Malaysia)
Hayden Amy (USA)
Andres Aparicio (Colombia)
Sebastian Arce (Peru)
Israel Avila (USA)
Andrew Banish (USA)
Sam Bartlett (USA)
Élie Bellavance (Canada)
Ethan Berger (USA)
Jace Beverly (USA)
Brooks Blanchard (USA)
Ty Bogey (USA)
Rev Bonniwell (USA)
Thanapan Booranalertpaisarn (Thailand)
Bryce Borden (USA)
Cody Borden (USA)
Joseph Boron (USA)
Dylan Boyce (USA)
Lennox Chaif (Canada)
Victor Chenier (Canada)
Ethan Collier (Trinidad And Tobago)
Silas Combs (USA)
Daxton Cronic (USA)
Finn Cupps-Webster (USA)
Cooper Davidson (USA)
Kallum De Guia (USA)
Andrew Degrassi (USA)
Marc-Anthony Do (USA)
Diego Miguel Downs Arosemena (Panama)
Julian Erazo (Colombia)
Andres Espinosa (Ecuador)
Arthur Alves Fernandes (Brazil)
Nathan Fournier (Canada)
Andres Garcia (Venezuela)
Nicholas Gibson (USA)
Nicholas Gil (USA)
Thomas Goodelle (USA)
Jacob Goodson (USA)
Henry Gorin (USA)
Benjamin (Ben) Hamilton (Canada)
Charles (Charlie) Hamm (USA)
Logan Harter (USA)
Kellan Hartgers (USA)
William Hercun (Canada)
Grady Hicks (USA)
Liam Hooton (USA)
Jozef Ivezaj (USA)
List of Participants
BOYS 14-15
(Continued...)
Matteo Jaquenod (Canada)
Parker Jared (USA)
Pui Lun Alex Jiang (Hong Kong)
Tyler Kalfsbeek (USA)
Cole Katien (USA)
Caden Kite (USA)
Casey Kopecky (USA)
Enrique Larrain (Chile)
Ben Laughlin (Trinidad And Tobago)
Ryan Joseph Lopez (USA)
Aiden Loyd (USA)
Grey Luongo (USA)
Holden Lupo (USA)
Leo Miller (USA)
Mickey Milnes (Canada)
Teagan Moore (USA)
Elijah Munns (USA)
Evan Nguyen (USA)
Jacob Normandeau (Canada)
Keeden Orpet-Hulett (USA)
March Osland (USA)
Jose Luis Pacheco V (Mexico)
Rex Parkinson (USA)
Clayton Paul (USA)
Penn Pearson (USA)
Mason Peck (USA)
George Pendleton-Nash (United Arab Emirates)
Augusto Perini (Argentina)
Collin Portie (USA)
Sean Patrick Powers Restrepo (Colombia)
Nattawee Prateepsane (Thailand)
Oliver Prichard (USA)
Raymond Rainville (USA)
Maddox Rakers (USA)
Nanxi Ren (Hong Kong)
Trent Riedel (USA)
Emiliano Risoul M (Mexico)
Fabian Rosas (USA)
Alexander Rubin (Guatemala)
Lucas Saavedra Baker (USA)
Joshua Sambrano (Barbados, BWI)
Nicholas Sapien (USA)
Aarush Sarkar (USA)
Cooper Shuman (USA)
Calvin Smith (Canada)
Elijah Smith (USA)
Myles Smith (USA)
Sam Snyder (USA)
Mateo Sragowicz (Argentina)
Brody Staton (USA)
List of Participants
BOYS 14-15
(Continued...)
Jackson Straley (USA)
Jordan Tees (USA)
Landen Tetley (USA)
Kemarly Thomas (Antigua And Barbuda)
Jaxson Thomason (USA)
Houston Tiefenbrunn (USA)
Evan Tillett (USA)
Nicolas Tinti (USA)
Justin Tremblay (Canada)
Lubanzi Tselane (Thailand)
Ben Twitchell (USA)
Aidrek Unni (USA)
Mateo Valverde (Peru)
Diego Vargas Ojeda (Chile)
Santiago Villegas Correal (Ecuador)
Luke Whitmer (USA)
Nash Wilmeth (USA)
Benjamin Wright (USA)
Dyson Wright (USA)
Nicholas Xu (Hong Kong)
Aiden Yang (USA)
BOYS 16-18
Weston Abbott (USA)
Alberto Aguilar (Costa Rica)
Malakai Akeo (USA)
Diego Andres Albuja Lopez (Ecuador)
Zach Alt (USA)
Juan Pablo Alvarado (Costa Rica)
Blane Arnim (USA)
Parker Atkins (USA)
Judah August-Povey (Australia)
Rowan Banning (USA)
Joe Barnes (USA)
Aidan Barnett (USA)
Tanner Barra (USA)
Kyle Beaudry (USA)
Jack Bennett (USA)
Riley Bentley (Canada)
Kyler Besick (USA)
Oliver Betschart (Bermuda)
Collin Black (USA)
Cruz Bongiovanni (USA)
Jaxon Brent (USA)
Caden Brown (USA)
Jackson Buchanan (USA)
Benjamin Buchner (Canada)
Reid Bulman (USA)
Benjamin Bush (USA)
Nicolas Cabanillas (Argentina)
Matias Calderon (Guatemala)
Braden Cales (USA)
List of Participants
BOYS 16-18
(Continued...)
Sidnee Castillo (USA)
Tyler Conklin (USA)
Marcos Cordoba (Dominican Republic)
Adrian Daigle (USA)
Asher Dannenbring (USA)
Drew Dawson (USA)
Oliver De Guia (USA)
Franco De La Rosa (USA)
Alex Diesel (USA)
Crispin Domescik (USA)
Ryan Dooms (USA)
Jayawardana Dornan (Indonesia)
Alex Dunham (USA)
Brody Earnest (USA)
Eli Edwards (USA)
Ian Ellison (USA)
Caden Fehr (USA)
Kaden Frierson (USA)
Diego Garcia (USA)
Jonathan Gerbus (USA)
Joseph Gerczak (USA)
Gonzalo Giménez Quiroga (Argentina)
Tomas Giordani (Argentina)
Ryan Glover (USA)
Noah Goeckeritz (USA)
Endrick Gonzalez (Puerto Rico)
Grey Goodman (USA)
Joey Governal (USA)
Garrett Hadelman (USA)
Teja Hanumolu (USA)
Aiden Harding (Canada)
Maxwell Harrison (Canada)
Kaha “I”Olelo Helm (USA)
Cole Hendrix (USA)
Jonatan Hernández (Guatemala)
Lawson Hovey (USA)
Mason Hubbard (USA)
Ryder Huish (USA)
Dylan Hume (USA)
Jack Hutcheson (USA)
Worawit Joempomg (Thailand)
Elijah Johnson (USA)
Vincent Joyce (USA)
Hudson Kelahear (Canada)
Chase Keller (USA)
Cooper Kelly (USA)
Sippawit Khuanphet (USA)
Tantikorn Klinpeng (Thailand)
Alexander Kukreja (USA)
Sachin Kundra (USA)
List of Participants
BOYS 16-18
(Continued...)
Ethan Kwan (USA)
Ashdon Kyba (USA)
Logan Lacour (USA)
Loïc Lacroix (Canada)
Édouard Laflamme (Canada)
Ian Lantz (USA)
Peyton Lawley (USA)
Tiago Ledgard (Peru)
Gunnar Lee (USA)
Jace Lefort (USA)
Gus Lemon (USA)
Hudson Lindsey (USA)
Joseph (Joey) Looby (USA)
Antonio Lopez Moreno (Mexico)
Nicolas Lopez Pavelko (Mexico)
Thitus Maneeso (Thailand)
Michael Mangan (USA)
Eduardo Marin (USA)
Max Maronek (USA)
Jonathan Matteau (Canada)
Patrick Mayo (USA)
Braydon Mays (USA)
Kolton Mcallister (Canada)
Matthew Metcalfe (USA)
Braedon Millhouser (USA)
George E. Morales (Dominican Republic)
Marshall Morency (USA)
Juan Moreno (Colombia)
Matt Morrone (USA)
Ryan Moseley (USA)
Owen Musenbrock (USA)
Dylan Muso (Bermuda)
Revashan Naidoo (South Africa)
Santiago Navarro (USA)
Andrew Nietfeldt (USA)
Reece Nuwash (USA)
Carson Oliver (USA)
Valentin Ortiz (USA)
Armaan Osterman (USA)
Andrew Ostermann (USA)
Cole Packingham (USA)
Jared Paldino (USA)
Wallace Ugas Anak Panjang (Thailand)
Chase Pickering (USA)
Samuel Pieczynski (USA)
Edward Ponagai (USA)
Jeremias Porta Araoz (Argentina)
Silas Poujade (USA)
Darren Powell (USA)
Sivakorn Prateepsane (Thailand)
List of Participants
BOYS 16-18
(Continued...)
Martin Ramirez Valencia (Colombia)
Angelo Rinaldi (USA)
Davin Ritter (USA)
Trey Roessler (USA)
Alexis Rouleau (Canada)
Murphy Rowen (USA)
Tommy Ruhanen (USA)
Nicolás Saboya (Colombia)
Carlos Sacre (Panama)
Andre Miguel Saldivar Cantu (Mexico)
Benjamin Sander (USA)
Martín Sandoval (Chile)
Dalton Schwartz (USA)
Diego Serrano (Chile)
Saeef Sheik (South Africa)
Ashton Shifflett (USA)
Thiago Shockness (Panama)
Jayden Skilbred (USA)
Jackson Sommer (USA)
Emmett Spence (USA)
Aiden Standifer (USA)
Anthony Stouder (USA)
Aidan Szentanai (USA)
Tyler Taber (USA)
Hayden Tenopir (USA)
Ethan Tompkins (USA)
Thomas Trujillo (USA)
Noah Turner (Canada)
Malik Verreault (Canada)
Carlos Antonio Villarreal (USA)
Junzhe Wang (USA)
Justin Wei (Australia)
Waylon White (USA)
Tommy Whitley (USA)
Jack Wise (USA)
Landon Wright (USA)
Luke Wright (USA)
Kenneth Yang (USA)
Sean Yates (Thailand)
Dylan Zahuranic (USA)
Ben Zellers (USA)
Lorenzo Zuniga (USA)
Alexander Zyla (Austria)
Benjamin Zyla (Austria)
List of Participants
GIRLS 10-12
Phoenix Aguilar (USA)
Brooklyn Arbles (USA)
Ziyue Cao (USA)
Lola Carrizo (Mexico)
Sofia Casas (USA)
Regina Castillo Cravioto (Mexico)
Amber Chi (USA)
Madison Colleran (USA)
Linxi Deng (China)
Riley Do (USA)
Renata Duran Rosales (Bolivia)
Audrey Fujikawa (USA)
Luciana Gallo Restrepo (Colombia)
Liz Marie Gonzalez Rios (Panama)
Thammikar Hunchangsith (Thailand)
Aubrey Kawada (USA)
Elise Layton (USA)
Audrey Lee (USA)
Danielle Lee (USA)
Amy Ma (Canada)
Kiara Georgina Mendoza Ibarra (Mexico)
Anna Midyett (USA)
Mckenzie Morris (USA)
Victoria Noronha (Brazil)
Sia Ohri (USA)
Juliana Ortiz Lopez (Colombia)
Maisy Shewchuk (Canada)
Ellie Simoneau (Canada)
Karina Swanson (USA)
Ashlynn Tanaka (USA)
Aleena Thangmettajittakul (USA)
Riley Weaver (USA)
Mia Wilches (Colombia)
Tatum Wright (USA)
Isabella Paola Zapata Mercado (Puerto Rico)
GIRLS 13-14
Manuela Aceves (Chile)
Neffertari Alleyne (Barbados, BWI)
Autumn Ankenman (USA)
Kaori Arce (Peru)
Alexa Beaulieu (Canada)
Darina Betschart (Bermuda)
Gabriella Borrego (USA)
Valentina Bravo (Mexico)
Reina Dao (USA)
Myiah Davidson (USA)
Mykayla Dick (USA)
Madeline Donovan (USA)
Kate Edwards (USA)
Liliana Elleby (USA)
Scout Fitzgerald (USA)
Isabella Giraldo (Colombia)
List of Participants
GIRLS 13-14
(Continued...)
Grey Henson (USA)
Caroline Hill (USA)
Ellery Hogeland (USA)
Avery Hollingsworth (USA)
Piper Jenkinson (USA)
Emery Kane (USA)
Kennedy Kaus (USA)
Jordyn Kawachi (USA)
Kritpannarot Kritmanorot (Thailand)
Evelyn Lamar (USA)
Suri Lau (USA)
Quincy Leland (USA)
Amy Lin (USA)
Maile Liu (USA)
Isabella Lizarazo (Colombia)
Macy Mabrey (USA)
Skylar Mann (USA)
Alithea Mcdermott (USA)
Andrea Mendoza (USA)
Ariana Montoya Yong (Peru)
Emilia Mutis (Colombia)
Ashritha Nadella (USA)
Natalia Nava (Mexico)
Jasmine Nguyen (USA)
Amy Ong (USA)
Gabriela Pacheco V (Mexico)
Ivana Pandzic (Peru)
Elle Reid (USA)
Antonia Sáez (Chile)
Siena Salvatore (USA)
Paulette Soto (Ecuador)
Teerin Tantimuratha (Thailand)
Morena Alma Tesoniero (Argentina)
Ariana Toapanta (Ecuador)
Ana Lucia Ureña (Panama)
Emily Wang (Canada)
Jackie Wayne (USA)
Kiara Wilson (Barbados, BWI)
Ramida Witchucharn (Thailand)
Ziyan Joanne Xu (Hong Kong)
Jiatong Miranda Yang (China)
GIRLS 15-18
Elzbieta Aldana (Guatemala)
Reagan Allen (USA)
Sofia Araque Marquez (Colombia)
Addison Arbles (USA)
Mikayla Arold (USA)
Avery Banfill (USA)
Laea Blakeley (USA)
Sutera Borisuit (Thailand)
Isabelle Boudreau (USA)
Kinsley Brown (USA)
Madeleine Bui (USA)
List of Participants
GIRLS 15-18
(Continued...)
Madeleine Burda (USA)
Alyssa Butterfus (USA)
Maria Jose Calleja Pineda (Mexico)
Maria Cardona (Colombia)
Maria Eduarda Cheuiche (Brazil)
Karnrawe Chompunuchtanin (Thailand)
Nicol Chovanec (USA)
Teagan Connors (USA)
Callie Crean (USA)
Brooklyn Cullen (USA)
Delaney Daniels (USA)
Emme Darnold (USA)
Olivia Degori (USA)
Alessandra Dimas (USA)
Olivia Donovan (USA)
Taylor Dunkle (USA)
Paulina Flores (Mexico)
Karina Garcia (USA)
Camila Garzon (Ecuador)
Milagros Maria Giordani (Argentina)
Gabriella Gobbato (Canada)
Abigail Gryzynger (USA)
Rylee Hara-Shimabuku (USA)
Ellie Hartung (USA)
Karmen Hayslett (USA)
Ali Hector (USA)
Elisa Hernandez (USA)
Daniela Hernández (Guatemala)
Shu-Man Hsu (Taiwan)
Paloma Ibarra Ambia (Mexico)
Olivia Jatczak (USA)
Payton Junek (USA)
Kamdyn Kelley (USA)
Paninee Khanmanee (Thailand)
Maya Krone (USA)
Corrine Laferrera (USA)
Mikaila Lamas (USA)
Emma Leingang (USA)
Alayna Lekkerkerk (USA)
Grace Lewis (USA)
Krysta Loftin (USA)
Constanza Maldonado (Chile)
Rhyan Marcelissen (USA)
Lily Martin (USA)
Nora Meek (USA)
Leilani Mena (USA)
Ava Meyer (USA)
Isabella Mobley (USA)
Sienna Mosquera (Bermuda)
Allie Nguyen (USA)
Samantha Nusbaum (USA)
Lynn Powell (USA)
Blair Powers (USA)
List of Participants
GIRLS 15-18
(Continued...)
Naomi Raymundo (USA)
Brooke Resovsky (USA)
Kiersten Riggins (USA)
Josey Roberts (USA)
Kassandra Rombouts (Canada)
Lynlee Rubach (USA)
Valeria Rubio (Colombia)
Leanne Sarrazin (Canada)
Julia Schlitt (USA)
Olivia Schmidt (USA)
Tenley Sharron (USA)
Kristine Shin (USA)
Charlotte Soller (USA)
Trinidad Soto (Chile)
Ceilidh Spare (Canada)
Mary Morgan Stewart (USA)
Ellie Sticha (USA)
Hannah Stouder (USA)
Zixuan Tan (Canada)
Brooke Thiele (USA)
Gabriela Torres (Colombia)
Ariela Trejo (USA)
Boonyada Triloga (Thailand)
Melina Turk (Canada)
Marlee Ulibarri (USA)
Ariana Urrea (USA)
Keishlyan Vega (Puerto Rico)
Hailey Wainwright (USA)
Ashlyn Walz (USA)
Josie Welch (USA)
Jessie Xie (Hong Kong)
Blake Zarkowsky (USA)
Shinyao Zhang (Canada)
Jacqueline Zhuang (USA)
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Chow, Chun Pui (Aiden)
“Good luck on your big game, Aiden! Remember, you have trained hard for this moment. Now go and give it your all! Enjoy your game!! Let the sun light up your way to success. Love you, Mom and Daddy.
Arias, Alejandro “Tamos Orgulloso Alejandro!!!, dale con todo, Papa, Mama, Adolfo e Isa. Te queremos.
Liu, Malie
Good luck in the Optimist, Maile! Go out there and play with heart- no matter the score, I am already so proud of you!
Love, Mom
Munns, Elijah
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans for you” declares the lord. “Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and future.”
Osland, March
Have fun and play well, March! Love, Mom, Dad, Perry and Freddie
Ried, Elle
Good luck little Elle!!
Barra, Tanner
Tanner, do great things! We love you, Mom & Dad
Kundra, Sachin
Swing freely, Sahin! Best of luck in the Optimist! Love, Mom, Dad & Karina
Macallister, Kolton
Good luck Kolton. The next shot is more important. Ill be there in Florida, Love Papa Dale
Sheik, Saeef
All the best to the Junior Golfers. Good Luck in the Optimist Junior Golf, Saeef! Love, Mom and Dad
Hadelman, Garrett
Keep smiling and enjoy, Garret! Love Dad, Mom, Egan & Owen
Chandler, Brandt
Brandt! Give your best, be positive and have fun!!!
Thompson, Payne
Good Luck Payne! Love – Mom, dad and Blake
Hicks, Grady
Grady- We are proud of you! Have fun! Love, Mom, Dad, and Quinn
Dunham, Alex
Good luck, Alex! Love, Mom, Dad, and Joey
Tommy Ruhanen
Good luck Tommy in the Optimist. We are always very proud of you. Mom and Dad.
November 1-2, 2025
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
