Golden Heart Award
This award is given to a Jr. Golfer who the TJGT staff believes exemplified courage, integrity and characteristics that have enriched the lives of others within and outside Jr. Golf. This award is special because it recognizes the junior whose life is impacting others off the golf course whether it is financially or physically. In these days of uncertainty and change, the Golden Heart award seeks to honor an individual for their outstanding commitment to character and service to others. In summary, this award honors this individual’s strong faith, commitment to service and compassionate heart towards others.
The TJGT believes the Golden Heat Award recipient challenges all players, parents and staff to reflect on the real priorities of life: faith, family, relationships and service to others. We are fortunate to be blessed to play this great game but also be ever reminded to always give back to the game and others who cannot enjoy the privileges we enjoy.
This year we have an outstanding individual who has been selected our 2007/08 season recipient.
Cameron Scitern, Class of 2009, Caldwell Tx.
Age: 18
Height: 5' 11"
Weight 210 lbs
Freshman - Tennessee State University
I am going to tell you about myself, I am 17 years old.
I have been playing golf since I was 4 years old. I have played competitive golf
since I was 6 years old. I won my very first tournament at the age of 7 on the South
Texas Junior PGA Tour in Corpus Christi, Texas. I have won tournaments in West,
East and in South Texas. I'm now in the 12th grade and am on the National
Junior Honor Society, which is kids with good conduct and can maintain a 90
or above average in all the classes that you take. My best tournament wins so far.... winning the 2004 19AAA District Jr. High
Golf Tournament my first year as a 7th grader and breaking the ALL TIME District
tournament scoring record. with a 34 -1 under par
to win medalist by 5 strokes. Winning the 2005 19AAA District Jr High Golf Tournament
as an 8th grader breaking the All - TIME District tournament scoring record again
winning medalist honors by 4 strokes with a score of 34 - 2
under par. Winning The 24th Annual Cooley Cup held at the Cameron
Country Club by 8 strokes and breaking the All - Time tournament scoring record
with a - 2 under par 33. 2006 High School District
medalist champion as a freshman by 12 strokes with rounds of ( 75 -
71 ) - Finishing in 18th place at the 11 - 15 National Championship played at The National Golf Club - Haig Course....rounds of 79, 76, 71 - Also Winning the Purdue Coaches Championship tournament in Florida with rounds of 76, 73, 68...coming from 5 strokes back the final round to win the championship by a stroke. Winning the 2007 High School District medalist championship as a sophomore and winning the 2008 District medalist championship as a junior for the 3rd year in a row firing a 69 the last round at Legendary Oaks Country Club in Hemstead, Texas. Winning the Regional medalist championship my junior year and playing in the State tournament back to back finishing in 7th as a junior and 6th place as a senior. Winning the ( 16 ) division Starburst Junior Golf Classic by 14 strokes and firing a 65 the 2nd round at Ridgewood Country Club....with a 29 on the back nine. The Starburst tournament is the 2nd biggest junior tournament in the United States. I finished the tournament at -3 under par. Receiving the Texas Junior Golf Tour ( Golden Heart Award ) is something I will always be very proud of.
-Cameron Scitern