You probably don't even know what the initials stand for....LCJGT? Lancaster County Junior Golf Tourney.....it is a parent-run organization that plans and pulls off ten or so golf tournements for young people from as youngt at 8 yrs old to 18. Yesterday my wife and i had the privilege to "marshall" again - which means riding around a golf cart, chasing after mis-struck golf balls and calling on the walkie-talkie if a player gets in a precautious situation like landing a shot next to a tree, inbounds but with a man-made obstruction restricting swing and stantz and we must determine if he plays a provisional; loses distance and stroke; takes a two club length drop or walks off the course because that is the twelfth time in fourteen holes that you have been in that position!!!
All seriously, this is a great organization. Many dedicated parents give a lot of time to make it happen -- some with kids still playing....some with kids long gone from the program but still interested in providing this fantastic opportunity to develop their skills; play some courses that they will play if they compete in HS and learn the pressures of tourement play. It also builds in the kids integity - they cheat - they are DQ! Respect - how they dress and how they conduct themselves. Mental toughness = there is real pressure and a kid will only learn it having to face a challenge alone - there is NO COACHING by parents....club selection, shot selection and alike are all up to the kids!
Thanks to all those involved in LCJGT -- real joy to help and be involved!