Tournament Title Partners

AARON'S, the leader in lease ownership and specialty retailing of office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances, joined the AJGA in 2010 with its support of the Aaron’s / Bob Estes Abilene Junior.

ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS, annual partner of the Under Armour® / Hunter Mahan Championship, is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of high-quality hunting, fishing and camping equipment and gear along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more. The Texas-based company operates over 125 stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

ANNIKA FOUNDATION, an integral part of the ANNIKA Invitational since its inception in 2009, is dedicated to providing inspirational experiences, and education and financial resources that will help children in need realize their full potential.

ARNOLD PALMER GOLF MANAGEMENT / CENTURY GOLF PARTNERS, one of the leading and most experienced companies in the golf industry, will support the AJGA and its membership beginning in January of 2011. Century operates more than 70 courses and clubs and offers its members unique golf, traveling and local benefits through a club network program called "Palmer Advantage".

AT&T, Inc., one of the world’s largest telecommunications holdings companies and the largest in the United States, will again partner with the AJGA to host the AJGA Junior at Steelwood presented by AT&T. AT&T has supported an Alabama event since 2008.

AVIS RENT A CAR / BUDGET RENT A CAR, the world’s leading car rental brands, are the preferred rental car choices for the AJGA and its family of supporters and provides free access to Avis Preferred and Budget Fastbreak loyalty programs. Avis offers more than 2,200 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American / Caribbean region.

BASS PRO SHOPS, a major catalog and Internet retailer, has supported the Bass Pro Shops / Payne Stewart Junior Championship since 2007. Established in 1972, Bass Pro Shops has evolved into the No. 1 "Outdoor Retailer in America," according to the Sporting Goods Business magazine in 2007, and annually serves more than 75 million sportsmen. The AJGA event is held in Springfield, Mo., where the company’s national headquarters is located.

BOB ESTES, PGA TOUR professional, continues his hometown support of an event in Abilene. The AJGA alum has sponsored the Bob Estes Abilene Junior since 2006 – the long-running event celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2010.

BORDER ENERGY is the leading provider of retail electric generation and transmission services to residential and commercial users in Duke Energy and AEP Ohio (Columbus Southern Power) territories. Border Energy is a first-year partner of the AJGA in 2011.

BOYNE HIGHLANDS, a ski and golf resort located on the Upper Peninsula of Northern Michigan, has hosted an AJGA event since 2003.

BRIDGESTONE GOLF, INC., based in Covington, Ga., manufactures and markets premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed golfers including Fred Couples, Nick Price, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love III, Paula Creamer, and Brandt Snedeker. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., whose headquarters are in Tokyo. In 2011, Bridgestone is the Title Sponsor of the Bridgestone Pole Position Award, offered to the AJGA juniors who achieve the low first-round score in the Boys and Girls Divisions.

BURGETT H. MOONEY, JR. FOUNDATION The AJGA's Rome (Ga.) tournament is named after Mooney, the former publisher of the Rome News-Tribune who passed away in 2002. Among the many things Mooney will be remembered for was his passion for golf and the strict enforcement of the rules.

CALLAWAY GOLF, a company dedicated to creating products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer, has served as a Premier Sponsor of the ANNIKA Invitational since 2009. Callaway Golf also provides tournament gifts to the field at the Thunderbird International Junior and the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods.

THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS began its partnership with the AJGA in 2009, co-sponsoring the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods, one of the longest-running events on the Association's schedule.

THE CITY OF ASPEN / ASPEN GOLF CLUB, ranked the No. 21 Best U.S. Municipal Golf Course by Golfweek for 2009-10,  provides a challenging 18-hole course set in the heart of the Rockies, just minutes from downtown Aspen. The Parks & Recreations Department along with the top-notch facility will welcome AJGA juniors in June.

ClubCorp, the world leader in private clubs, will host the 30th Anniversary of the ClubCorp Mission Hills Desert Junior, June 20-23, 2011. The event features play on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course, home to the LPGA’s Kraft Nabisco Championship since 1972, and as is tradition for the pros, AJGA winners follow up their win with a honorary “Champion’s Leap” into the water surrounding the 18th green.

COCA-COLA, the world’s leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, returns to the AJGA schedule in support of the Coca-Cola Junior Championship at Boyne Highlands. The event has been supported by Coca-Cola in Michigan since 2006.

CORSEMAX, an integrated business solutions company, returns to support the CorseMax/Philadelphia Runner Junior, an event which began in 2005 and been conducted in the Philadelphia area.

EMERSON, a diversified global manufacturing and technology company, will sponsor its fourth-annual West Coast event in 2011 with the Emerson Junior Golf Classic. Emerson began its support of the AJGA in 2008.

EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES, one of the world's largest producers, distributors and recyclers of lead-acid batteries, became a supporter of the AJGA in 2010 through the Exide Technologies Junior Open event.

E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. company, is a leading manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles. The company joins the AJGA as a tournament title partner, supporting the E-Z-GO Vaughn Taylor Championship in 2011.

FURMAN GOLF CLUB, located on the campus of Furman University, annually hosts a tough field of junior girls over Labor Day weekend at the AJGA Girls Championship.

GOLF PRIDE, the #1 grip on Tour, has sponsored its North Carolina event at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in 2006 and 2008-2010. Previous venues for the Golf Pride Junior Classic were National Golf Club (2007) and Country Club of North Carolina (2005) and The Peninsula Club (2004).

GOLFSMITH, America's largest golf retailer and the Preferred Golf Retailer of the AJGA, will provide AJGA Member Days, discounts to AJGA members and 50% off on swing evaluations from GolfTEC, America's #1 lesson provider. AJGA members will also have access to Golfsmith's 76 store locations which provide custom fitting services, lesson packages from GolfTEC PGA Professionals and indoor hitting bays.

GOODMAN NETWORKS, a leader in telecom services innovation and integration, helps its customers engineer, deploy, integrate and maintain complex and converging networks. Since its founding in 2000, Goodman Networks has grown to become one of the largest end-to-end communications solutions providers in the United States. Goodman Networks will support several AJGA events in 2012.

THE GREENBRIER, an award winning, five-diamond luxury resort and hotel in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., began hosting the Woodward Video Junior at The Greenbrier in 2008. The resort was awarded a PGA TOUR event, The Greenbrier Classic, which was held for the first time in 2010.

HUNTER MAHAN, the 1999 Rolex Junior Player of the Year and three-time Rolex Junior All-American, worked with sponsor Under Armour® to create a unique spring open tournament – one of the most competitive for boys on the yearly AJGA schedule. Mahan has provided additional support to the AJGA since 2009, also appearing at The PING Invitational in 2011 where he played a few holes with the best AJGA talent and endowing an ACE Grant. Mahan attended USC for a year, where he won Pac-10 Freshman of the Year honors, before transferring to Oklahoma State. At OSU, Mahan was a two-time Big-12 Player of the Year, first team college All-American and received numerous awards. In his professional career, Mahan has been visible, winning several events including the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

IMG Academies, the world’s largest and most advanced multi-sport training and educational institution, joined the AJGA in 2012 as Title Sponsor of the IMG Golf Academy Preseason Series. The IMG Golf Academy Preseason Series includes 10 events in 2012 and will offer 960 playing opportunities to aspiring junior golfers, ages 12-18.

THE TOWN OF KILLINGTON, located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, will extend its support of the Killington Junior Golf Championship in 2011.

LESSING’S INC., a diversified food service concern that was established in 1890, will bring the 13th annual Lessing's AJGA Classic to Long Island. Lessing’s has supported a northeast AJGA event in New York since 1999.

LOCKTON COMPANIES, one of the largest, most respected and experienced insurance brokerage firms in the country, has supported a Kansas City-area event since 2003.

LONGBOW GOLF CLUB, listed by Golfweek as one of 2009’s Best Resort Courses, has hosted one of the most competitive AJGA Easter weekend 54-hole stroke play Open tournaments since 1999. Past champions of the Heather Farr Classic presented by Longbow Golf Club include Paula Creamer (2003, 2004) and Hunter Mahan (1999).

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC., a leading lodging company with more than 3,500 lodging properties in 70 countries and territories, is the Preferred Hotel Partner of the AJGA. Beginning in 2011 Marriott will provide AJGA members with special offers at Marriott-branded properties. For more information, please visit www.marriott.com/ajga.

The MEXICAN GOLF FEDERATION, responsible for overseeing national golf including rankings and national and special events, sponsors the Mexican Golf Federation Junior Open, held at El Tigre Golf & Country Club at the Riviera Nayarit.

McARTHUR TOWEL & SPORTS, the leading manufacturer of licensed terry products, first began supporting a junior golf tournament – the McArthur Towel & Sports Future Legends event – in 2009. McArthur Towel & Sports is best known for its production of the Super Bowl Trophy Towel, Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel and Gatorade Bench Towel in association with its production of licensed towels for professional sports teams and the NCAA.

MONTVERDE ACADEMY, a coeducational independent college preparatory boarding and day school, partnered with the AJGA as the title sponsor of the Montverde Academy Junior-All Star Invitational in 2009, the culminating event on the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy / Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Series.

NATURAL RESOURCE PARTNERS, a company that owns and manages coal properties, as well as handles and transports coal in the three regions of the United States, has supported the Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior at Bellefonte Country Club in Ashland, Ky., beginning in 2004 as a title sponsor. The event has a long history with the AJGA – as it found its permanent home at Bellefonte Country Club in 1984 after no event in 1983 and rotating courses from 1981-1982.

NUUN and Company, based in Seattle, WA, is the pioneer of electrolyte enhanced drink tablets that turn water into an optimally balanced sports drink without the sugars and plastic waste of traditional sports drinks. Founded in 2004, Nuun is used by the world's best athletes and enthusiasts in cycling, running, triathlon, golf, outdoor, and general fitness and will support the Frederica Junior Open. To learn more and find stores in your local area, visit www.nuun.com.

OCALA-MARION SPORTS COMMISSION, extends its partnership with the AJGA with its support of the Preseason Junior at Ocala hosted by Ocala-Marion Sports Commission. The sports commission began its support of the Florida event in 2010.

THE PAYNE STEWART FAMILY FOUNDATION began its support of an event in Stewart’s hometown of Springfield, Mo., in 2007. The Payne Stewart Junior Championship honors the memory of the charismatic professional golfer – and each year during the final round, AJGA tournament directors wear his signature cap and knickers.

PHIL & AMY MICKELSON FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit started in 2004, has supported youth and family initiatives and kept a focus on charitable, educational and scientific opportunities. In 1999 AJGA alumnus and three-time Rolex Junior Player of the Year Phil Mickelson challenged Arizona-based charitable organization The Thunderbirds to help create a top event for international junior golfers. Mickelson, who retains the AJGA title of most career individual wins with 12, and other sponsors have supported the Thunderbird International Junior at Grayhawk Golf Club ever since.

The PGA TOUR will again support The Junior PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass over Labor Day weekend. Started in 2007, the event features the tournament setup of The PLAYERS Championship, and offers an extremely competitive opportunity for a field of select AJGA boys.

PHILADELPHIA RUNNER, located in the heart of Center City, is the place to gear up, run and have fun. Philadelphia Runner has supported the CorseMax/Philadelphia Runner Junior since 2005.

PRIZE POSSESSIONS, a leader in custom awards with styles available in silver, pewter, crystal, leather and wood, has been the Preferred Custom Award Company of the AJGA since 2010. Prize Possessions supplies trophies for AJGA championships, custom appreciation gifts and season-ending awards.

The PUERTO RICO GOLF ASSOCIATION, a non-for profit organization founded in 1954 as the governing body of amateur golf in Puerto Rico, lends it support to the Puerto Rico Junior Open, the AJGA’s first event held on the island of Puerto Rico.

The PUERTO RICO TOURISM COMPANY, title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open presented by seepuertorico.com, supports the inaugural Puerto Rico Junior Open. The Boys Division champion will earn a sponsor’s exemption into the PGA TOUR’s 2011 Puerto Rico Open presented by seepuertorico.com.

RANDY WISE AUTOMOTIVE TEAM, which consists of five automobile dealerships in southeast Michigan, will again conduct the title sponsorship of the Randy Wise Junior Open. The Flint, Mich., event is one of the AJGA's longest running (since 1985) and has been supported by the Randy Wise Automotive Team since 2007.

RELIANT BANK, Middle Tennessee’s locally-owned and operated banking leader with a “Clearly Better” vision, serves its community with pride. Reliant has been recognized as one of Nashville’s Best Places to Work in 2009, received the American Bankers Association’s 2009 Community Bank Award for Improving Financial Literacy, in recognition of its efforts to promote savings among children and was the first recipient of the 2010 Community Impact Award presented by the Nashville Chamber.  Reliant Bank employees not only donate their time but also part of their paycheck;  over the past 5 years Reliant Bank has raised over $87,000 for the Williamson County United Way. Becoming involved with the AJGA is just another way to impact the community Reliant Bank serves in Franklin, Tenn.

RINGGOLD TELEPHONE COMPANY (Ga.) a local telecommunications provider, returns to the AJGA schedule as partner of the Evitt Foundation RTC Junior All-Star. An event has been conducted in Ringgold, Ga., since 2003.

SOUTH SHORE SPORTS PROMOTIONS, an affiliate of the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (SSCVA), was created in 2006 to generate hotel room nights and stimulate economic growth by positioning Northwest Indiana as a premier sports events destination. By packaging the top sports facilities, hotels, and attractions along Lake Michigan’s beautiful South Shore, SSSP has been successful in bringing some of the nation’s top amateur and professional events to the area.

STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE, extends its sponsorship of the Burgett H. Mooney, Jr. Rome Classic. The Rome, Ga., based insurance company has been involved since 2006.

STOCKTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, provides promotion and marketing to the City of Stockton as a meetings, events, and travel destination. Continuing the City of Stockton's support of the AJGA, the Bureau welcomes juniors and their families to the area for the annual event.

SUNDOG EYEWEAR, a worldwide leader in sport sunglasses, is the Preferred Eyewear of the AJGA and provides an exclusive discount to AJGA members through the Player Center. Sundog Eyewear is available in thousands of fine golf shops and retailers worldwide, featuring the Sundog Mela-Lens™ lines. The Mela-Lens™ absorbs light seamlessly over a broad spectral range providing superior blue light filtration with minimal color distortion  and 100 percent UVA/B protection.

SUNRIVER RESORT, an outdoor enthusiast’s dream in Bend, Ore., features nearly 250 guestrooms, more than 300 vacation rentals, 63 holes of championship golf, 28 tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths, three swimming complexes, an on-site marina, stables, observatory, world-class spa and fitness center. Sunriver Resort hosted the 2011 Rolex Tournament of Champions and will continue to host AJGA families in 2012.

THE LEGEND AT BRISTLECONE, a top course in Wisconsin and rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, will again host the McArthur Towel & Sports Future Legends event.

THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT, one of the most prestigious and well-regarded tournaments on the PGA TOUR, will sponsor the Columbus Junior presented by the Memorial Tournament. A part of the AJGA’s annual schedule since 2004, the Memorial Tournament has provided many opportunities for Midwestern junior golfers to showcase their skills for college golf coaches.

THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, top-notch PGA TOUR Event, is the driving force behind the AJGA’s Junior PLAYERS Championship, an annual Labor Day weekend event for top junior boys from around the world. the event offers a unique tournament experience, with caddies, tour yardage and setup and play on one of golf’s largest stages.

TRUE TEMPER, the world’s No. 1 shaft manufacturer, will offer a unique ambassador program for AJGA members as well as provide content for The AJGA Insider on custom fitting. True Temper will share its expertise to the AJGA and its members with a direct focus on equipment education and player/sponsor interaction.

UNDER ARMOUR®, a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories, partnered with PGA TOUR pro and AJGA alumnus Hunter Mahan to support an AJGA event in Texas for the first time in 2009. The apparel company also added an event with AJGA alumnae Vicky Hurst in 2010.

VALERO TEXAS OPEN, a San Antonio tradition since 1922 and the third-oldest PGA TOUR tournament, has supported the Valero Texas Open Junior Shootout since 2004. The San Antonio junior event began in 1992 and features impressive past champions such as Tiger Woods, Brittany Lang and Morgan Pressel.

WEBB SIMPSON, four-time, first-team Rolex Junior All-American, began supporting an AJGA event in 2010 near his alma mater Wake Forest. After turning pro in 2008, the three-time college All-American and ACC Player of the Year made two impressive finishes in 2011 before claiming his titles at the Wyndham Championship in August and Deutsche Bank Championship in September.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. In 2012, Wells Fargo will serve as the presenting sponsor of all Players Meetings and provide information to AJGA families about how they can join the one in three households in America which bank with Wells Fargo.

WOODWARD VIDEO, AJGA title partner since 2008, again will support the Association’s lone event in West Virginia – the Woodward Video Junior at The Greenbrier. The event is held on the PGA TOUR’s newest venue which is also one of the most prestigious resort venues in the country.

WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE, one of the world's leading diversified providers of travel-related products and services for businesses and individual consumers, joined the organization in 2011 as the Title Sponsor of the Wyndham Cup, one of the AJGA's marquee events.