About Atlanta
Junior Golf
The Atlanta Junior Golf Association is a
non-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code and gains its funding through
memberships, sponsorships and contributions. Contributions are
thus tax deductible by individuals and corporations alike. The
association is governed by a Board of Directors (Board) who
are leading area businessmen, golf enthusiasts and golf
professionals. Members of the Board serve as volunteers and help
guide the activities of the program.
Since its inception in 1974, Atlanta Junior
Golf (initially the DeKalb Junior Golf Association) has gained
prominence as one of the premier junior golf programs in the
nation. The purpose of the Association is to provide an
environment where a junior golfer, male or female ages 7-18, can
enjoy golf and progress at his/her own rate from beginner to a
proficient level while promoting and preserving the traditions
and integrity of the game. By being committed to this purpose,
Atlanta Junior Golf continues to build its reputation as being one of the best in
preparing junior golfers for the future.
Atlanta
Junior Golf Staff
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Matt Hooper
Executive Director
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"In a moment of decision the best thing
you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is
nothing."
(Theodore Roosevelt)
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Hometown:
Marietta
Residence:
Atlanta
High School:
Lassiter High School
College:
Kennesaw State University
Greatest Achievement: Coming Soon...
Biggest Influence:
Family & Albert Einstein
Favorite:
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Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
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Athlete: Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Current Golfer: Rocco Mediate
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College Team: UGA
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Dessert: Yellow Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream
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School Subject: Social Sciences
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Whitney Beck
Manager of Operations
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“Always turn a negative situation into
a positive situation.”
(Michael Jordan)
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Hometown: Conway, Arkansas
Residence:
Lawrenceville
High School: St.
Joseph Catholic School
College:
University of Central Arkansas
Greatest Achievement: Playing college golf
Biggest
Influence: Parents
Favorite:
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Sports Team: Arkansas Razorbacks
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Athlete: Michael Jordan
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Current Golfer: Phil Mickelson
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College Team: Arkansas Razorbacks
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Dessert: Ice Cream
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School Subject: Science
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Blaise Wannemacher
Operations Coordinator
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“Life is like a box of chocolates. You
never know what you're gonna get.” (Forrest Gump) |
Hometown:
Lilburn
Residence:
Atlanta
High School:
St. Pius X
College:
Georgia Gwinnett College
Greatest
Achievement:
Starting Quarterback in high school
Biggest
Influence: Father & former high school
football coach,
Paul Standard
Favorite:
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Sports Team: Atlanta Braves
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Athlete: Tom Brady
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Current Golfer: Stewart Cink
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College Team: Clemson University
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Dessert: Banana Pudding
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School Subject: Math
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Board of
Directors
Executive Committee
Edward Toledano – President
Jack Larkin – Vice President
Robert Harlin – Treasurer
Marcus Delgado – Secretary
Kris Mikkelsen – Vice President of Membership
Edward Brown – Foundation President
Directors
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Rusty Bennett
Chris Cupit
Merilee Giddings
Peter H’Doubler
Cathy Mant |
John Marshall
Wes McDowell
Mike Nicklaus
Todd Rielly
William Shirley |
Advisory Committee
Ivan Allen, IV
Dr. Andrew Bishop
Walter Bridges
Jess Crawford
Mike Farrell
Robert Graham
Pete Green
Althea Griffin
Ponder Harrison
Donna Hiller
Lew Horne
Don Jackson |
Boland Jones
Thomas Jones
Bob Magnusson
Ron Mooney
Bert Ponder
David Pulliam
Michael Robison
Bill Smith
Mildred Spalding
Steve Sodel
James Tally
Chuck Taylor |
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