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FEATURE

Brett Sawaia

golfers, and is currently seeing a growth in popularity. “The young players who may need it to become a member. Visit
SNJGA continues to grow,” says Renee Rocco, the SNJGA’s SouthernNevadaJuniorGolf.com for more details.
junior golf operations director. “Just as we see golf booming
on the adult amateur side, the same is happening for jun- Coach Sawaia, now a volunteer assistant with the UNLV
iors. More Youth on Course rounds are being logged year men’s golf team, is the father of Brett Sawaia and also Ben
over year, more memberships continue to come through, Sawaia, a current Rebel golfer. Brett, a high school senior,
and our tournaments are filling up. Members and par- also recently committed to play for UNLV.
ents can look forward to a packed tournament schedule in “My best advice to parents of junior golfers is to keep golf
2022, lessons and clinics for beginners, more developmen- fun while they are young and have them play multiple sports
tal series events, and some other fun events throughout the growing up,” says Sawaia. “Golf is more athletic now than
year.” ever before and many team sports provide the opportunity

The SNJGA is open to all junior golfers ages 6-17. One of to develop athleticism plus allow kids to be coachable.”
the highlights of the program is the Youth on Course initi- Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association information
ative that allows members to play golf for $5 at many area visit www.SouthernNevadaJuniorGolf.com
courses. Plus, the SNJGA offers financial assistance to

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