Welcome to The Opening Tee Shot

Thanks for joining me with this edition of The Opening Tee Shot! I'm writing to you from the Team TaylorMade Invitational at the Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Florida. I can officially say this might be the hottest golf tournament I've ever attended as a parent 🫠 It's even more amazing the rounds these junior golfers have put together even in these conditions...unbelievable.

I would also like to announce the Junior Golf Playbook website is now live! Please take a look around — you'll find articles, downloads, videos we've posted in the past, and more. We plan on adding to it regularly and this will make it possible for us to bring you even more content. Thanks so much for your support!

-Sara and Chili

Hole #5, Black Course at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Florida. Notice the pin placement on the upper right.

🏌️Advice for future college golfers

On June 15, 2025, the Class of 2027 can officially begin their conversations with college coaches. It's a perfect time to share with you (or any age aspiring to play college golf) a bit of advice from our sponsor (Under Par Consulting) and favorite former D-1 golf coach Michael Burcin. 

I asked him to discuss other qualities coaches look for in junior golfers besides what's reflected on the scorecard. Of course he offered a valuable perspective and you can read his insights here. 

🏌️Junior golfer spotlight!

We have a new junior golfer spotlight this week and her name is Abigail Cheramie. She's a 10-year old Class of 2033 junior golfer from Prairieville, LA. I'm so impressed with the goals she's set for herself at such a young age and she's so enthusiastic about playing.

How did you start playing golf? 

I started playing golf at age 7 and my Dad introduced me to the game. I started going to the driving range and then playing with him on the golf course with putting. He taught me from the green back to the tee box to help master the short game.

Who is your swing coach? 

Blaine Patin

Who is your favorite social media influencer? 

Claire Hogle

 Do you set goals? 

Yes, I set goals each season to help improve my game. 

What are some of your goals for this year? 

To shoot 36 or lower each tournament, Top 10 in US Kids World Championships in August, and to win the Drive, Chip, & Putt National Finals at Augusta National. 

What are your 5-year goals? 

Continue to improve my golf game with scoring averages, continue to win tournaments (Local, Regionals), US Kids World Championships, & Drive Chip & Putt National Finals.

What is your biggest achievement in golf? 

Winning 4 consecutive Tour Championships on the Gulf Coast US Kids Tour 9-10 year age group. Also, winning 25 US Kids local tour tournaments in the past 14 months.

What are you working on now? 

Alignment, keeping swing on plane, and always the short game with chipping and putting.

What is your favorite restaurant? 

Texas Roadhouse 

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Mint Chocolate Chip

What other hobbies do you have?

Shopping & Swimming

Who is your favorite singer? 

Taylor Swift

🏌️Junior golfer news

• Amateur Golf lists the Top 10 junior golf tournaments of the summer. Agree or disagree?
• Don't forget to take advantage of the Bank of America Golf With Us program. You have until June 15th to sign up!
• A Wisconsin teen has earned a spot in a prestigious junior golf tournament.
• This junior golfer took a less-than-traditional path to earn a spot playing D-1 golf.

Hole #3, Black Course at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, FL

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