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Prestigious Girls Junior

Americas Cup comes to

Reflection Bay

his year will mark the third time the Girls Junior Americas Cup
T(GJAC) was played in Las Vegas. The last time, LPGA Tour Hall of
Famer Lorena Ochoa won the individual title. The event is scheduled
for July 30 thru August 3 at the Jack Nicklaus designed Reflection Bay
Golf Club and organized by volunteers plus help for the Southern Ne-
vada Junior Golf Association and Southern Nevada Golf Association,
among other local organizations.
The GJAC is a non-profit organization bringing girls together from
various states and countries fostering new friendships and mutual
respect. These golfers exemplify not only outstanding skill and experi-
ence, but also true sportsmanship, discipline, courtesy, and strength of
character. Kids Play for
The GJAC was established in 1978 under the leadership of Joan Teats Golf the way the game was meant to be played. You and the ball on an epic
from the state of Washington. The first tournament was held at Tum-
water Valley Golf Course in Olympia, Washington. 11 teams partici- As Little as $1 journey through some of the best landscapes Las Vegas has to offer. Elite Golf
pated, including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, Idaho, Northern offers championship courses designed by some of the top names in the industry
California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, San Diego, Southern California, his is the best deal in Southern Nevada golf. Kids who are mem- such as Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Tom Fazio for 117 holes of spectacular golf!
Southern Nevada, and Washington. Tbers of the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association are eligible
The second year teams from Colorado, Mexico, Montana, and Utah for Youth on Course benefits, which include green fees at area golf Call the Elite Golf Concierge to schedule your next Elite Golf Package
joined the event. In 1985 Hawaii joined the prestigious competition courses for as low as $1 and no higher than $5.
along with New Mexico/Sun Country in 1990. Wyoming completed the 702.210.6101
18-team event in 1991. Courses include Rio Secco, Golf Summerlin, TPC Las Vegas, Arroyo
Golf Club, Boulder Creek Golf Club, Desert Willow Golf Course, Wild-
GIRLS JUNIOR SNGA horse Golf Club, and many more. Visit SouthernNevadaJuniorGolf.
AMERICAS CUP 702-458-4653 com for all details and how to become an SNJGA member.
GJAC.org
www.elitegolf.co
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