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2024 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award: Finalists November 4, 2024

12 junior golfers recognized as finalists for prestigious award

The American Junior Golf Association and the United States Golf Association (USGA) are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award.

The USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award was created to recognize one male and one female junior golfer who demonstrate leadership, character and community service through their involvement with the Leadership Links program – a joint initiative founded by the USGA and AJGA in 2005 to further develop junior golfers through volunteerism.

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The Playeasy Warmup Podcast: Building the ‘Everything Cities’ Auburn-Opelika’s Impact on Community and Tourism November 4, 2024

In this episode of the Playeasy Warm Up podcast, Kerri speaks with Anthony and Travis from Auburn-Opelika Tourism about their unique journey into the tourism industry, the mission and values of their organization, and the significance of community engagement through sports. They discuss the branding of Auburn-Opelika as the ‘Everything Cities’, the impact of sports on local development, and the importance of partnerships in achieving their goals. The conversation highlights the evolution of the Opelika Sportsplex and the future prospects for community growth. In this conversation, Travis Harrison and Anthony Terling also discuss the impact of community engagement in sports tourism, highlighting unique experiences and relationships formed through events. They emphasize the importance of collaboration in supporting event organizers and creating opportunities for various sports, including adaptive and youth sports. The discussion also touches on the growth of the Auburn and Opelika area and the excitement surrounding future developments in sports and community involvement. 

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