By Barbara Palmgren
It’s fall and golf is in full swing again for enterprising young junior golfers. Under the new leadership of Mike Luzansky and wife, Heather, golf championships are available for youth between ages 6-18. Mike took over the position from Chris Henson who moved to Ohio last year.
Mike has always loved golf and played golf in high school. Daughter, Mila, now age 10, entered this golf tour a few years ago and father became excited to help all future golfers. The Luzansky family owns Street Legal Golf Carts, a golf cart dealership and rental company in Miramar Beach.
But, on a beautiful day, Sept. 29, at Shalimar Pointe Golf Course, only parents could ride in a golf cart to watch a group of young golfers compete for medals and points. Points become important toward qualifying for the winter championship at PGA National in West Palm Beach. The spring season is followed by the summer championship at the same location. Top scores from both seasons lead to the world championships at the Reunion Resort in Orlando in July.
Points are accumulated by participation in at least three of the six seasonal tournaments. First place is 100 points; second place is 90 points; third place is 80 points. The more tournaments you play, the more points you accumulate.
For more information on the Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour, please visit www.usagolftour.com or reach out to Mike directly at uaemeraldcoast@gmail.com or 850-714-2550.
Today’s golfers played 9 holes. Parents or caddies were allowed to help if the golfer was under the age of 14. Winners:
Girls: 6-8: Lilian Tatman-1st, Paislee Romack-2nd
Boys: 6-8: Decker Fiorentino-1st, Dyland Bond-2nd, Gaines Wilburn-3rd
Girls: 9-11: Mila Luzansky-1st, Olivia Haddock-2nd, Coco Lacky-3rd
Boys: 9-11: Pierson Hooper-1st, Colin Obannon-2nd, Evan Bacani-3rd
Girls: 12-14: Allie Ellis-1st, Emily Brigman-2nd, Parker Poole-3rd
Boys: 12-14: Hiram Merchant Jr.-1st, Mason Hampton-2nd, Kyle Cummins-3rd
Boys: 15-18: Maximus Cooper-1st, Owen Cuney-2nd, Jackson Zielnski-3rd
