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What a night! Our PGA Junior League season officially kicked off in style with our Draft Party.

The atmosphere was buzzing as our junior golfers gathered to find out what team they would be representing this season. Parents had the chance to mingle, laugh, and make new connections, while future teammates broke the ice, shared stories, and built excitement for what’s ahead.

The highlight, of course, was the drafting of the teams. As each player’s name was called, cheers erupted, high-fives were exchanged, and the energy in the room just kept climbing. By the end of the evening, our rosters were set, and our teams were already beginning to feel like family.

But it was not just about the draft; this was about community. Parents met parents. Players met their teammates. Coaches met their players. The stage is set for a season filled of teamwork and sportsmanship.

We are excited to announce Fall programs at Palm-Aire Country Club!

Coach Robert Ferzoco, PGA, offers an after-school program on Tuesdays and  Saturday morning programs for ages 7-16.

Palm-Aire Country Club was established in 1959 with the founding of the Palms Golf Course. In 1971, two additional Championship golf courses were added, the Oaks and the Cypress.

Special thanks to Rodion Gomez, Director of Operations at Palm-Aire CC, for his continued support.

Please visit our website for more information and to register at Palm-Aire.

This month’s spotlight shines on two rising stars. Introducing Dorian and Dante Fung, brothers, best friends, and absolute golf wizards. These two do not just play golf, they live it, breathe it, and dream in swing sequences.

When Dorian and Dante show up to the course, you cannot help but notice that they have the look, the confidence, and the kind of focus that says, “Yeah, we’re here to make some birdies.”

Our FORE Freedom vets’ class at AllGolf at CB Smith Park is off and running. Students include seasoned golfers to beginners bravely taking their first swing.

We meet every Tuesday from 1–2 PM, and the combination of golf, fun and camaraderie is very special. The stories shared and the friendships built make this one of the most meaningful programs we offer.

To learn more about our veterans’ programs, please visit our website.

We enjoyed an awesome day at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.  The golf course was magnificent, and the food was over the top, as always.  We are so grateful to the members and staff at Royal Palm for hosting our signature event.  Chapter students even hit a few shots for our guests on a par-3 hole.

The winners of the net division with a score of 55 were Team Lindstrom, featuring Bradley Lindstrom, Dave Murphey, Gregg Snowden and Derek Arnett (pictured above, left).  The winners of the gross division were Team 2 Shores Capital with a score of 62, featuring Kevin Taylor, Matthew Brewster, Jonah Wasserstrom and David Eddy (pictured above, right).

Of course, the success of our event is possible because of our generous sponsors:

When ClubLink acquired Eagle Trace it added another premier golf facility to its family of outstanding courses.

Eagle Trace hosted the Honda Classic from 1984 to 1991 and then again in 1996. Members and guests will find six sets of tees to challenge their games. From the championship tees, the course plays to more than 7,000 yards while the most forward tees are just more than 5,100 yards.  The course currently plays host to the Champions Tour Q-School Final Stage every other year.

The layout has some unique characteristics for a Florida golf course, including an island green, three greens surrounded by wooden bulkheads, without a single palm tree on the property. All four par-3s require precise tee shots as water and bunkers protect each green. The par-4 18th is perhaps the best finishing hole in Broward County as it can be stretched out to 470 yards.

Eagle Trace is also a proud program for our Chapter led by Coach Jairo.  For more information and to register, please visit our website.

Enroll your children at one of our 10 Martin and St. Lucie and Counties Program Locations.

• The Shores of North River Golf Club
• Crane Watch Club
• The Champions Club
• Fairwinds Golf Course
• The Florida Club
• Jensen Beach Golf Club
• Martin Downs Golf Club
• PGA Golf Club
• Sailfish Sands Golf Course
• 24/7 Indoor Golf

Summer camp at North River Shores was a huge success. Our young participants sharpened their golf swings and learned valuable life skills, such as: respect, honesty, and perseverance. Campers spent their days practicing putts, playing games, and building confidence in a fun, supportive environment. When the summer sun was too hot, the kids cooled down with a surprise water gun battle.

One camper put it, “I didn’t even like golf that much before, but now I don’t want camp to be over.”

A big thank you to all our incredible coaches and the North River Shores staff for their dedication, energy, and support throughout the summer.

We teamed up with Martin County PAL to host the first of two Rookie Greens junior qualifying events at North River Shores. Designed for first-time players, this qualifier gave young athletes a supportive, fun space to build their confidence and test their beginner golf skills. Our partnership with PAL broadens our reach, allowing us to teach even more kids and teens in our core values and life skills lessons.

Arc is officially back! We took a short break during the warm summer months, and our participants were definitely eager and excited to get back to golf.

Our St. Lucie County participants had a fantastic time kicking off the season at the Westside Learning Center with Coach Dave Fleck.

One of our participants, Bill (pictured above right with Coach Dave), made the group smile when he shared, “Coach Dave is the best!

Our Coaches often share that, “We learn just as much from our participants as they learn from us.”  That is always the case with The Arc partnership.  We are looking forward to another season full of fun, growth, and unforgettable memories!

Over the past two years, Coach Gabbie Budd, LPGA, has coached Cheetah while watching her grow as a golfer and become a strong, resilient young woman.

This journey has not been an easy one, but Cheetah has shown incredible perseverance. Coach Gabbie is beyond proud to share some exciting news: this past Saturday at TPC Sawgrass, Cheetah had a brilliant victory at the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition and officially punched her ticket to Augusta National!  More to come…