AVON PARK — The rain storms that soaked the Heartland on Thursday interrupted play in the Sertoma Junior Golf Tour's event at Highlands Ridge South. ...more

June 27, 2008

SEBRING — Despite the heat and humidity that hung heavy over the practice range on Wednesday morning, the youngsters in the Sun 'N Lake junior golf clinic were busy laughing and learning under the watchful eyes of assistant professionals Andy Kesling, Marty O'Hora and Jose Lule. ...more

June 25, 2008

SEBRING — Jason Sava has honed his game on the Sertoma Junior Golf Tour for the past several summers. And now, the hard work and practice are paying off for the talented teenager, who shot a 79 to win the boys 15-16 age group during Thursday's Sertoma Junior Tour event at Sebring Golf Club. ...more

June 14, 2008

SEBRING –– Playing as a well-honed team, the talented duo of Blake Liles and Vince Liles carded five birdies en route to a 76 to win the Boys First Flight in Sunday's Sertoma Junior Golf Tour's adult/child tournament. The opening event of the Sertoma Junior Tour's summer season attracted a field of 82 players, who competed in an alternate-shot format over 18 holes of the demanding Turtle Run course at Sun 'N Lake Country Club. Placing second in the First Flight was the duo of Russ Rudd and Clay Davis with a 78, while Joel Walkup and Colin Walkup came in third with an 83. Zach Walkup and Aaron Walkup finished fourth with an 86, and Jason Silva and Kim Darrow claimed fifth with an 89. ...more

June 2, 2008

SEBRING –– The 2008 Sertoma Junior Golf Tour will kick off with its annual adult/child tournament at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Entry fee is $75 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, trophies and dinner. The tournament is being held at Sun 'N Lake Country Club and registration is at noon. The Sertoma Junior Tour, which is for youngsters ages 6-18, is in its 14th year and Sun 'N Lake Country Club assistant professional Andy Kesling is beginning his second year as Sertoma Tour director. "We're hoping a large number of kids come out this summer," said Kesling. "We've got a good schedule with different courses each week that will test each of the golfers skills. ...more

May 26, 2008

SEBRING –– With the school days dwindling down, thoughts of summer recreation activities come to mind. For junior golfers in the Heartland, the best place to be is participating on the Sertoma Junior Golf Tour. The popular tour, which was the brainchild of former Sebring Golf Club professional Tom McClurg, is beginning its 14th season with Sun 'N Lake assistant professional Andy Kesling beginning his second year as Sertoma Junior Golf Tour director. The weekly tournaments usually attract between 50-75 youngsters, ages 6-18, and Kesling is hoping that even more junior golfers come out this year. "We are looking forward to the summer," said the affable Kesling. "We're hoping for a large number of kids to come out and participate and the more they play and practice, the quicker they will improve. ...more

May 5, 2008

SEBRING — She may have a quiet and unassuming demeanor, but don't let that fool you, because Heather Brownell has a competitive desire that burns within her. The Sebring golfer played varsity for four years and stepped up to the demands of playing at No. 1 as a senior for a very talented Blue Streak squad without missing a beat. Brownell, who led the team with a nine-hole average of 40.6, led Sebring to an impressive 55-14 record during the season. The sweet-swinging right-hander then shot a team-best 81 to lead the Blue Streaks to first place in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament. Brownell capped off her outstanding season with a team-low 83 in the Region 3 tournament. ...more

December 28, 2007