Congratulations to Garrett Watson for winning the $3,000 gift card to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort! The OGA would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone who participated, collectively raising $51,900 for OGA Junior Golf and making this our second-best year yet — just a few hundred dollars shy of last year's record of $52,450.
Garrett has been an active OGA member for two years, though he's been playing golf since he was 14. His golf highlight was acing the 125-yard second hole at Broadmoor Golf Course, playing alongside his brother shortly before the course closed in 2020. His one and only hole-in-one came right after a nine on the par-4 first hole — what a comeback, Garrett!
He would also like to give a special shoutout to Quincy Heard, a former coach at the First Tee of Greater Portland, who had a major impact on him and his daughters when they first started playing golf. Congratulations Garrett, and enjoy your trip to Bandon!
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The Oregon Junior Golf mission is to go above and beyond in providing regional leadership and advocacy to ensure every young golfer, regardless of their background or skill level, has equal access to playing opportunities and thrilling competitions. We believe that golf is not just a game, but a platform that cultivates essential values of Fun & Friendship, Integrity, Respect, Sportsmanship, and Stewardship. The funds raised will help empower young golfers to become the influential leaders of today and tomorrow -- thank you for the support.