While many spent the three-day weekend by the lake or campfire, some of the state’s best upcoming
golfers competed on the links here in Big Rapids.

The two-day tournament was the fifth event of the Callaway/Meijer Junior Tour, a seven-month series
where players ages 7-23 compete against players in their age group. Membership to the tour includes registration to 37 select events across the state, nationally ranked tournaments, weekly rankings, merchandise discounts, and tour gifts.

“It’s an awesome opportunity for the junior players to see what Katke has to offer,” Head Golf Pro Brian Corwin said. “It’s also a good opportunity for our Professional Golf Management student staff to get experience running a junior tour event.”

Each player played two rounds, in which their total score would determine their finish amidst their age group. Higher finishes, wins, and improved scoring averages allow players to earn points towards
reaching postseason events later in the season.

In the event, players under 12 years old played nine holes with 13 and up completing 18-hole rounds.
Each player group was assigned to different tees based on their age group.

“The young ladies played the crimson tees and the 16–18-year-old boys played the black tees,” Corwin said.

While most of the tournaments are based in Michigan, there are out of state players that come to play on this high-level tour. According to the tournament leaderboard and Corwin, there are registered players competing from Arizona, South Carolina, and Canada.

2022 marks the 29th season of the tour and the G.O.L.F. program, which helps provide scholarships and opportunities for junior golfers. Outside of the title sponsors Meijer and Callaway, the tour also partners with presenting sponsors Jimmy Johns, Adidas Golf, and associate member donors.

The next stop for the tour will be in East Lansing at Forrest Akers West Golf Course on June 4-5.

Full results of the tournament are available on the Callaway/Meijer Junior Tour website.