Annual Junior Golf Tournament Returns to Ocean Pines

Boys and girls ages 5-13 are invited to Ocean Pines Golf Club for an afternoon of fun competition at the course’s annual junior golf tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 14 beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.

 

Players will be grouped according to age and/or ability. Male and female divisions will also be created if sufficient registrations are received. All skill levels are welcome. 

 

“This event offers kids a chance to experience a tournament atmosphere without a lot of pressure. We encourage them to have fun and to display good sportsmanship,” said Ocean Pines PGA Director of Golf John Malinowski.

 

Ages 5-8 will play three holes, ages 9-11 will play six holes and ages 12-13 will play nine holes. Tournament participants will be required to walk, although push carts are allowed. Parents may follow along on the course; a golf cart fee will apply for those parents wishing to ride.

 

The cost to participate is $15 per person, which includes greens fees, snacks and prizes. 

 

Registration may be completed online at OceanPinesGolf.org or in person at Ocean Pines Golf Club, located at 100 Clubhouse Drive in Ocean Pines. The deadline for registration is Friday, Aug. 10. 

 

For more information, contact John Malinowski, PGA director of golf at Ocean Pines Golf Club, at 410-641-7717.