FOR RELEASE:  Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
 
JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) announced today that its annual fundraising golf tournament to benefit the JAGA Scholarship Trust Fund has been rescheduled. Originally scheduled for Nov. 2nd, the “JAGA Scholarship Trust Golf Classic” will be played Feb. 22, 2021.
 
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club/Ocean Course will be the host venue for the 18th playing of this important JAGA fundraiser.
 
Money raised from the Classic will support JAGA’s 2020-21 Scholarship Trust program, which currently provides financial aid to 27 students who represent 17 JAGA-member clubs and attend 16 different colleges in and outside the state of Florida. Since the Trust was formed in 1974, JAGA has awarded approximately $1.8 million to more than 375 deserving area students who aspire to earn college degrees.
 
Former JAGA president Adair Roberts (2014-15) of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club will once again chair the event, with current JAGA president Randy Nader of Sawgrass Country Club serving as co-chair. The event was launched in 2003 by another former JAGA president, the late Bill Black (1993-94), and carries on in his memory today.
 
“COVID-related logistical issues forced JAGA to move off its traditional fall Scholarship Trust Classic date but we have full confidence this move to February will produce equal or even greater proceeds than the $15,000 raised for the Trust last year," said Roberts. “The Jacksonville/Northeast Florida golf community has always been supportive of this important fundraiser. We look forward to enjoying another wonderful day together at the Inn & Club in February and raising a lot of money for JAGA scholarships.”
 
Another sellout field of 120 golfers is expected.
 
Sponsorships of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 are available, as are Hole Sponsorships for $125 and teams of four for $600 and single players for $150. Details may be found at www.jaxareagolf.org.
 
Also, click on these links to view the tournament poster and the signup form.
 
                    POSTER LINK               SIGNUP FORM LINK
 
           
 
JAGA 2020 SEASON WINDING DOWN
 
JAGA has three events remaining on its 2020 tournament calendar, including the Four-Ball next Monday:
 

• Oct. 12 – JAGA FALL FOUR-BALL / SCRATCH & NET at Marsh Creek CC
• Nov. 23 – 23rd CLUB TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP at Jacksonville G&CC
• Dec. 19 – THE FAMILY CHAMPIONSHIP at Jax Beach GC

   
ABOUT JAGA
 
Established in 1954, JAGA celebrates its 67th year in 2020. It is a not-for-profit corporation comprised of approximately 40-member golf clubs located in Northeast Florida. JAGA’s mission is to promote golf and goodwill through tournaments and related events and activities. It conducts 11 tournaments, including six championship events and five others that feature team formats.  JAGA has a charitable arm that manages a scholarship program which currently provides college funding for 27 area students. Since 1974, the program has generated approximately $1.8 million in financial aid to approximately 375 students.
 
Anyone interested in receiving monthly JAGA’s “Northeast Florida Golf News” and announcements about JAGA and its tournaments via email may do so by signing up at www.jaxareagolf.org. Simply click on the home page link that reads "Subscribe to JAGA Email”.
 
 
Contact:         Adair Roberts
                        Chairman, JAGA Scholarship Trust Golf Classic
                        Cell: 904-521-4754
                        Email: adairroberts@me.com