The Florida State Golf Association
(FSGA) is pleased to announce that five deserving juniors have
been awarded scholarships through the Future of Golf Foundation.
The Future of Golf Foundation provides college scholarships to
employees and the dependents of employees of member clubs as
well as junior golfers in the state.
Eric Baker, 17, from Lady Lake, is graduating from
Leesburg High School this month. He has worked at Harbor Hills
Country Club and Tree Tops Driving Range. An
avid golfer, Eric also helps teach junior golf camps at Harbor
Hills.
Casey Clayton, 18, from University Park, is finishing her senior year at Riverview High School where she
maintains a 4.6 GPA. Casey will be attending University of
Minnesota – Twin Cities in the fall with hopes of becoming an
oral surgeon. Casey plays in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf
Association and varsity golf for the high school.
Bria Hitt, 17, from Miami, will graduate from Coral Reef
Senior High School and will be attending Florida International
University where she has been accepted into the mechanical
engineering program. Bria plays and volunteers with the First
Tee of Miami and also plays on her high school’s golf and tennis
teams.
Sara Hodges, 18, attends First Academy in Leesburg and
will be going to Yale University in the fall. Sara is ranked
first in her class with a 4.7 GPA. She worked at Arlington Ridge
Golf Club and also plays varsity golf and is a member of the
Lake County Junior Golf Association
Janet Keatley, 18, from Casselberry, attends University
of Central Florida majoring in psychology. Janet keeps a 3.25
GPA at UCF while staying active in community and school
activities.
In addition to providing college scholarships, the Foundation
assists junior golfers with entry and travel expenses to state
and national tournaments. This summer, we anticipate supporting
many of Florida’s outstanding junior golfers with financial
expenses to USGA National Championships. In the past, the
Foundation has enabled juniors to travel and compete in such
Championships as the United States Junior, United States Amateur
and United States Women’s Open. The Foundation also provides
reduced entry fees into Florida Junior Tour events. Last year,
the Foundation awarded more than $90,000 in scholarships,
financial assistance and grants.
For more on the Future of Golf Foundation, please
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