The 35th PGA Junior Championship was held at Hunters Ridge GC in Marion, Iowa on Monday, June 28 and Tuesday, June 29. Over 250 juniors participated in 7 local qualifiers to try to advance to this great Section Championship. There were over 100 juniors participating in this 3-day Major Point Event on the Junior Tour Schedule. One 16-18 boy champion and one 16-18 girl championship will join champions from the other 40 PGA Sections, 9 PGA Junior Series winners and a few other national junior tournaments to compete in the National 35th PGA Junior Chamipionship on August 2-5, 2010. This national PGA Junior Championship will be held at Sycamore Hills GC in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Iowa PGA would like to thank host PGA Professionals at the local events, John Pritchard (Highland Park GC), Dick Specht (Timberline GC), Jay Giannettto (Ames G & CC), Jason Wachtl (Ottumwa CC), Jason Marvelli (Indianola G & CC), John Valliere (Glynns Creek GC) and Todd Schultz (St. Andrews GC). Special thanks also to Mark Davis, head PGA Professional and host of the Section Championship.
The Junior PGA Championship has traditionally been a stepping-stone for many of today’s PGA and LPGA Tour professionals as well as current collegiate stars. Past Junior PGA Championship competitors who have gone on to successful professional careers include: Billy Andrade, Stewart Cink, In-Bee Park, Jim Furyk, Trevor Immelman, Cristie Kerr, Anthony Kim, Justin Leonard, Michelle McGann, Phil Mickelson, Sean O’Hair, Grace Park, Dottie Pepper, Scott Verplank, David Toms, Michelle Wie and Tiger Woods.
Since 1916, The PGA of America’s mission has been twofold; to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
Congratulations Beth and Steve on their victories! Good Luck at Nationals in August!
35th PGA Junior Iowa Section Championship













































































