EL DORADO, Ark. (Aug. 15, 2024) – Tournament organizers announced Thursday that registration is officially open for the 2024 Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout Junior Clinic on Sept. 16 at Mystic Creek Golf Club.
The clinic is free and will give kids ages six through 18 a chance to meet with and learn from some of the golfers who will be competing in the El Dorado Shootout tournament presented by PepsiCo and Celsius at Mystic Creek from Sept. 20-22. Admission to the clinic is free thanks to United Consulting.
“The aim of the Junior Clinic is to teach kids the basics of golf, while hopefully inspiring them to pursue their own dreams like the players they are learning from have done,” Tournament Director Courtney Crotty Kelley said. “No prior golf experience is required, and we provide all of the equipment participants will need, so the kids can truly enjoy themselves while learning how to play golf.”
The clinic includes four hands-on areas of instruction on various parts of the game so local kids can build their skillset. Participants will be divided into different age groups and will receive goodie bags, a snack and a golf ball for Epson Tour players to sign after the clinic.
“School golf teams, church youth groups and public youth groups like Boys and Girls Clubs might also be interested in attending the clinic as a group outing,” Crotty Kelley said.
Parents and participants alike have enjoyed the Junior Clinic, expressing their enthusiasm by signing up to participate in the event year after year.
“My daughter has talked about it all year and is eager to come back!” Justin McVay said.
Cousins Matthew and Isaac Palculict found different reasons to love the Junior Clinic.
“Driving was hard, but fun!” Matthew said. “I want to go back!”
“I loved it! I like golf,” Isaac said. “It was fun and there were good coaches.”
Those who are interested can find more information about the Junior Clinic and register for the event at eldoradoshootout.com/schedule/junior-clinic. For more information about the tournament, visit eldoradoshootout.com or follow the tournament and Epson Tour on Facebook, Instagram and X at @road2eldo and @epsontour.
About Murphy USA
Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) is a leading retailer of gasoline and convenience merchandise with more than 1,700 stores located primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. The company and its team of over 15,000 employees serve an estimated two million customers each day through its network of retail gasoline and convenience stores in 27 states. The majority of Murphy USA’s stores are located in close proximity to Walmart Supercenters. The company also markets gasoline and other products at standalone stores under the Murphy Express and QuickChek brands. Murphy USA ranks 214 among Fortune 500 companies.
About the Epson Tour
The Epson Tour is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour, the world’s leading competitive destination for female professional golfers. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour, entering into its 44th competitive season in 2024, aims to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in total prize money to hosting more than 20 events and awarding $5 million in 2023. With more than 600 graduates and alumnae moving on to the LPGA Tour, former Epson Tour players have won 466 LPGA titles.
Follow the Epson Tour at www.epsontour.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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