Dorchester Optimist Junior Golf
Left to right Mason Forster, Liam Brulotte, Nathan McLellen, Tyler Coderre participated in the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament.
The 2019
Winners of the North Dorchester Optimist Golf Tournament were Caleb Steyaert and Liam Brulotte both from Northdale Central Public School, Dorchester. They will be going to the Southwestern Ontario District Optimist Junior Golf Qualifier in Kingsville on August 19th. The Qualifier is for the Optimist International Golf Championship 2020 at Doral Golf Resort in Miami Florida.
The Optimist Junior Golf Program is an exciting and unique program for ages 10-18. Boys and girls around the world compete in official Optimist qualifying tournaments.
The best of these golfers advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Commonly referred to as "The Optimist".
The Optimist International Junior Golf Championships is one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf event in the world.
In additional to top-level tournament golf, participants have the opportunity to compete against other Junior Golfers from all around the globe, make new friends and have a great deal of fun.
Each year, more than 660 junior golfers from 3 countries participate in The Optimist. The Optimist Junior Golf Championships also attract over 30 College coaches each year and is ranked by JuniorGolf Scoreboard, Golfweek, Amateur World and receives AJGA Performance Based Stars.
Mission Statement:
The Optimist Junior Golf Program's mission is to build positive values in young people through participation in Optimist District and International junior golf events.
Vision Statement:
Optimist Junior Golf will be recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious junior golf programs in the world.
Objectives:
To promote the sport of golf among young people. To provide an opportunity for junior golfers to participate in Optimist Club, District and International Tournaments. To provide educational, recreational and social benefits. To help develop good character, sportsmanship and culture in today's youth. To share the philosophies of Optimism with the junior golf community.
For further information on the Junior Golf Program, please contact: Dan Churchill 519-202-0233