Columbia City Parks Department, Big G's present 2008 Junior Golf Tour at local golf courses
(Talk of the Town photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Crooked Lake Golf Course in northern Whitley County is one of several area golf courses participating in the 2008 Junior Golf Tour, four tournaments aimed at young golfers between the ages of 5-16.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
What better way to introduce youngsters to the game of golf than by creating a mini tour of the many great golf courses in Whitley County?
The Columbia City Parks Department and Big G’s Restaurant are teaming up to present the 2008 Junior Golf Tour. 
Comprised of four tournaments, young golfers will complete in four age categories with awards going to the top three finishers. Age categories include age 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16.
Over the course of the summer, golfers will participate in tournaments at Clear Creek, Eel River, Crooked Lake and Eagle Glen golf courses.
The cost to participate is $10 per child, per tournament. All golfers must be registered one week prior to each tournament. Tournament dates include June 28, July 10, July 19 and August 7.
“This is our fourth year for the event,” said Columbia City Parks Department director Mark Green.
Green sees the tournaments as a way of giving children the competitive tournament experience that may benefit them in the future. Additionally, he sees benefit in sharpening their skills, meeting other young golfers and gaining familiarity with local courses.
To register, contact Melinda Wheeler at 229-1503 or stop by the parks department office in Morsches Park, Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or send an e-mail to: ccparks@columbiacity.net