About Us
The Big Island Junior Golf Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded in 2002. In it's earlier form as the Hilo Junior Golf Association and the Young Fighters Junior Golf Club, this organization has been serving the youths of the Big Island since 1967. The primary goal of the Big Island Junior Golf Association (BIJGA) is to promote life skills through the game of golf. To achieve this, the BIG ISLAND JGA has developed a program to provide children of different age and skill levels opportunities to play golf. Participants develop fundamental golfing skills at the various clinics organized by the BIG ISLAND JGA as well as learn about themselves. Participants not only discover their physical and emotional peaks, but also learn about their physical and emotional limits. When they decide to play in golf tournaments organized by the BIGISLAND JGA, participants learn to make decisions in a environment of competition – best of all, while they are learning they are having fun.
For the serious members, the BIG ISLAND JGA can also help participants understand the sometimes confusing and complicated procedures required to compete in Statewide and even National Junior Golf Tournaments.
- Tournaments are planned for this season at various golf courses on the Big Island for the BIGISLAND JGA members’ children ages 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-17.
- Pre-season clinics will be held for children who have only recently been introduced to the sport.
- Pre-season training for parents will also be provided to help teach parents about golf rules, etiquette and scorekeeping.
- Support is needed in many areas, so please expect to be called upon to assist the various committees assigned to ensure that your child’s golfing experience is not only challenging but also fun!
For questions or inquiries, please email your message to: www.bigislandjga@aol.com
BIJGA mailing address: PO Box 5180, Hilo HI 96720
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