Overton Park Junior Open is a testament to Memphis’ golf history
James Wells II tees off on the first hole of the Overton Park 9 during the Overton Park Junior Open. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Just after 8 a.m. Monday, July 14, the first of many young Memphians teed off between a set of golden squirrels at Overton Park 9.
The Overton Park Junior Open opened with the entire field of more than 150 kids ages 16 and under playing in Monday’s qualifying round.
The Junior Open has been a Memphis golf fixture for decades dating back to 1947, making it one of the country’s oldest youth golf tournaments according to its website.
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Joseph Mangin
Joseph Mangin is a Memphis native who is pursuing degrees in art history and journalism at Northwestern University, and covers a variety of topics.
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