What We Do
We are dedicated to educating and motivating each junior.
Our organization was founded with a goal of being able to grow the game of golf by making it fun, competitive, friendly, and most of all affordable. The goal has remained constant, giving juniors the opportunity to play and compete without burdening them with exorbitant entry fees.
We strive to provide opportunities for the growth and development of young athletes by reinforcing positive influences, self-confidence, self-esteem, and the ability to excel on and off the golf course. Through participation, we are dedicated to educating and motivating each junior, while encouraging commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun through the game of golf.
We began awarding 2 scholarships of $500 each in 2016 to area high school seniors. Our efforts have grown, and we have now given 56 scholarships totaling $50,000. With our Director Tony retiring at the conclusion of the 2025 summer season, we will be providing $20,000 worth of scholarships to high school juniors and seniors during our final Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament scheduled in May. Tony’s relentless pursuit to grow the game of golf by making it fun, competitive, friendly, and most of all affordable will be missed by so many in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. We appreciate everyone’s support over the last 9 years and hope you will support us in making this final year our best one yet! As Tony always says, “See you on the course!”
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What's Happening Lately
Check out these exciting happenings from the tour!
Congratulations to 2022 Scholarship Recipient Isabella Dolan and her team!
We are so proud of Isabella Dolan and her team at Denison University for winning their 4th straight NCAS Championship. Isabella also won the Muskingum Zanesville Invitational as an individual after finishing at +6 overall. Isabella was named to the all-conference second team has been named NCAC Athlete of the week twice since joining the Dennison Women's Golf Team. Keep up the great work Isabella!
Marina Noti, 2023 Scholarship Recipient, wins All-MEC Honors
Marina and her team, The Davis Elkins Senators, competed in the MEC Conference Spring Tournament on April 15-16 at Hannastown Golf Club. After the event, Marina was honored with being named to the First Team All-MEC women's golf team. Congratulations Marina, keep up the fantastic work!
Update on Ryan Hicks - 2017 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to 2017 Scholarship recipient LTJG Ryan Hicks who earned his flight wings in May 2024. Ryan is a 2017 graduate of Countryside High School and attended the U S Naval Academy and played golf there for 4 years. He will be stationed in San Diego, CA. We are so proud of Ryan and thank him for his service. Ryan is proof that the sky is the limit, but we feel he may go higher than that!
Update on Tia Walker - 2021 Scholarship Recipient
The Paradise Junior Golf Tour is so happy to share an update on Tia Walker who was awarded a scholarship in 2021. Tia graduated from Countryside High School and then moved on to The University of Tampa to continue her education. Recently, Tia shared an update on how things have been going. Tia made the Dean's List with all A's, participated on the Club Golf Team where she helped lead them to a top 10 finish at the fall national championships for the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA), is a member of the Data Science Club, Math club and was elected to become the next Vice-President for the UT Actuarial Club. Tia has also been inducted into the National Mathematics Honors Society (Pi Mu Epsilon). We are so proud of you Tia! Can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
Ashley Zagers Defends Women's Mid-Amateur Title
Congratulations to Ashley Zagers, former Paradise Junior Tour Player and Scholarship recipient (2017) for defending her Mid-Amateur Title at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club. Ashley battled a tough course and even tougher conditions. After being tied with another competitor through 17 holes she hit an amazing approach shot and with her two putt par she emerged victorious. Congratulations Ashley! We are so proud of you!