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New Boys Championship trophies
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By
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Posted
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004 |
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| The Boys Championship began in 1977 with winners like Kurt Beck, Arnold Cutrell,
John Aber, and Nathan Smith. This trophy is named after Skip Potts, son of
former WPGA Executive Director, Jim Potts. Skip Potts was an outstanding high
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athlete who collapsed and died during a basketball
game. The 13 and Younger division began in 1996, and the trophy
is named for former PGA Tour winner, James Simons, Butler, whose junior career
included qualifying for the 1967 US Open at age 16. Simons finished fifth in the
1971 Open Championship at Merion as an amateur.
Due to the generosity of Mark and Kimberly Miller,
McMurray, new
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trophies for both competitions were recently
purchased. They were
purchased in Scotland and fit well with the
Association's traditional awards for its
championships. For example, the Open, Amateur, and
Junior Championship trophies range in age from 83 to
105 years old. Out thanks again to the Millers for
their support of junior golf. |
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