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Home to the world's most dynamic coalition of youth volunteers, the members of Junior Optimist International live by the motto of "kids helping kids." Junior Optimist International is recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and offers three different age groups: Alpha Clubs (elementary), Junior Clubs (middle school) and Octagon Clubs (high school).
GVJOI at Grandview High School https://www.instagram.com/ghs.optimist/
Testimony about Junior Golf:
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Subject: The Optimist Junior Golf Championships
To: glavinbob@gmail.com <glavinbob@gmail.com>
Dear Mr. Glavin,
My name is Jeffrey Savage. This summer, I qualified for and played at the Optimist, and it was truly an amazing experience.
The qualifying event was held at Heatherwoode Golf Club and the competition was fierce. I had to win in a playoff to qualify, and it was the most nerve wracking 2 holes of golf that I have ever played. Overall, I think the qualifying event was a good preparation for the real tournament and I am excited to play in the qualifier again next year!
Trump National Doral is one of the most well-known golf resorts in the country, and I really enjoyed staying at the resort and playing the Blue Monster. As soon as we got there, the bellman took our bags and we went into the resort. My first thought upon walking in was, "Wow, this place is amazing!" We stayed in the Phil Mickelson Lodge. Our room was very nice, it was spacious and comfortable. I was able to make some friends from all around the world: from right there in Florida, to Texas, Ecuador and China. I think the tournament did a great job of bringing all of the contestants together so that we could meet one another. I especially liked the trivia night and the pool, and the water slide was really cool too. Overall, I didn't play my best in the tournament, but it was a great learning experience. I came back home more focused and ready to practice. It was amazing being there and playing against some of the best golfers in the world.
Thank you for all that you do for the Optimist!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Savage
Since the 1970s, Optimist-sponsored golf tournaments have served as a springboard for many of golf’s greatest players. Qualifying rounds
Recently a couple of our junior golfers from the Championship were interviewed – Lev Abramson – Colorado (all-scholastic winner), Avery Hollingsworth and Kaden Frierson both from South Texas. A handful more are booked to be interviewed. Here is the link. https://feeds.captivate.fm/chooseoptimism/. Podcast for Apple.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choose-optimism/id1609104295
www.facebook.com/optimist.golf
The entry fee is $150.00
Please address questions to Bob Meyer at 303-919-4532 or meyerrob@comcast.net.
Jr Golf 2026 Scholarship Opportunities
Optimist Junior Golf will recognize four academic golfers and one community service golfer for a total of five scholarships awarded
Scramble.pdfDates to Note
The dates of the qualifiers are: June 2 for boys ages 10-15; June 8 for Boys 16-18 and June 10 for Girls 10-18.
Registrations open as follow:
Boys 10-15/Registration opens May 4
Boys 16-18/Registration Opens May 11
Girls 10-18/Registration Opens May 11
The Link to register fr qualifiers
For ALL qualifiers you must use this link to register:
Schedule | Colorado PGA Jr
Jr Golf Fundraiser scramble May 27.
GOC has already lined up two teams for the scramble. (Team Sequiera and Team Mehl)
Additional players can register either individually or as a Team.
For further information, please contact:
Bob Meyer, Junior Golf Co-Chairman, meyerrob@comcast.net, 303-919-4532
Joe Marci, Junior Golf Co-Chairman, jmarci8999@gmail.com; 303-771-3748
Optimist International sponsors three scholarship contests for students to earn money to pursue opportunities in higher education: the Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH), the Essay Contest and the Oratorical Contest
Includes Respect for Law/Promotion of Non-Violence, Childhood Cancer Campaign, Youth Appreciation, Youth Safety and Tri-Star Sports.
This activity includes teaching youth about important safety issues that they encounter every day, such as traveling in a car or on the school bus and riding their bike. Optimist events such as a bicycle rodeo can make learning safety skills fun for everyone involved.
Mission, Vision and Purpose
Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.
Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Many thanks to those companies and entrepreneurs who have given to our cause of making a positive difference in the lives of children!
