FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2007
LA CROSSE, Wis. - U.S. Junior Tours Golf
Experience (USJT) will again take young golfers to the
birthplace of golf in 2008. The 2008 schedule,
announced today, includes two "Birthplace of Golf"
programs to St. Andrews, Scotland and a
new "English Language Immersion and Golf
Experience" for youths looking to hone both their
English and golf skills.
The Birthplace of Golf programs are scheduled for
July 15-24 and July 28-August 6. Both will feature
coaching by top Scottish Professional Golf
Association (PGA) instructors, international
competition and cultural immersion opportunities.
USJT will also offer competition-only options in
conjunction with the tours. The St. Andrews Links
Junior Boys Open Tournament and St. Andrews Links
Junior Ladies Open Tournament will run July 31 to
August 9.
"The Birthplace of Golf program is our most popular
youth program," said USJT Executive Director M. Scott
Ott, noting that the 2007 program sold out in just two
months.
The English Language Immersion and Golf
Experience is a new offering from USJT. Scheduled
for July 13 to July 26 in St. Andrews, Scotland, the
program is designed specifically for junior golfers
from Europe, Asia, and Central and South America
that speak English as a second language.
The program will combine English language
instruction by certified American instructors along with
golf instruction from Scottish PGA teaching
professionals, practice rounds on local courses and
competition against Scottish and American juniors.
The U.S. Junior Tours Family Member Program is
available for all programs.
Acceptance to USJT programs is based on athletic
ability and the golfer's dedication to improvement,
personality, integrity, and eagerness to travel and
experience other countries and cultures. Interested
golfers and their families can find additional
information at
www.usjuniortours.com
U.S. Junior Tours Golf Experience is an educational
and athletic travel program for golfers ages 10 to 18
that provides worldwide opportunities for professional
instruction, international competition, and cultural
activities.
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