2012 Indiana South District Tournament
(And Qualifier for International Tournament)

The Optimist International Junior Golf Championships (OIJGC), one of the premier tournaments in the world for outstanding junior golfers from throughout the United States and from nearly 30 Countries, will be held at PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens , Florida on July 19-29, 2012. The International Tournament is ranked by both Golfweek and the Junior Golf Scoreboard and is included in the AJGA Performance Based Entry process. Visit the Optimist International Junior Golf website for more information and tournament details. Click the following link for an introduction to the International Championships! Optimist Golf Video  

To qualify for this International tournament, junior golfers must participate in a District qualifying tournament.  The qualifying tournament for the Indiana South District of Optimist International will be held at Deer Creek Golf Club in Clayton , Indiana on Thursday June 14, 2012 (Girls ages 10-18), or on Friday, June 15, 2012 (Boys ages 10-18).  See the 2012 District Tournament Information page for tournament details and a Participants Entry Flyer.

Many of the top Junior golfers from throughout southern Indiana have participated in this Optimist sponsored event over the years.  Check out past participants pictures and scores on the District Tournament History page.

Indiana South District Optimists are always looking for businesses and individuals to partner with us in support of our youth by becoming involved as a District Tournament Sponsor.  The Sponsorship Opportunities page lists past Tournament sponsors and outlines various levels of support for potential sponsors.

Finally, check out links to Deer Creek Golf Club, PGA National Resort and Spa, and other related sites (See Optimist Golf Links). 

If you have questions or need more information, contact the following:

John Reel,
Indiana South District Jr. Golf Co-Chair
e-mail: johnreel861@comcast.net
Home Phone: (317) 839-3266
Cell Phone: (317) 440-2830

Michael S. Woodward,
Indiana South District Jr. Co-Chair
e-mail: Optimist.Mike@gmail.com
Home Phone: (317) 839-5808
Cell Phone: (317) 753-5221