06/27/2024
We want to thank The Pantagraph for this look at some of our farthest traveled golfers and families for this year's State Farm Youth Classic! We are proud that more groups are getting to experience Bloomington-Normal's community and courses.
We also want to recognize the amazing partners the tournament has in making it possible to offer more opportunities to young golfers from all corners of the world. Thank you to:
Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, and Hampton Inn & Suites of Bloomington/Normal, IL for their partnership and generous hospitality in housing our First Tee - Greater Chicago golfers.
BloNo Pizza Co. and Avanti's Italian Restaurant of Bloomington-Normal for hosting dinner parties for the First Tee group.
Illinois Wesleyan University Athletics golf coaches and Bloomington Country Club pros for providing tips at the welcome reception.
Brandt Community, News & Careers and the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission for supporting with registration and course fees.
And of course, THANK YOU to our volunteers for their patient dedication to making the tournament an inviting place to learn and love the game.
The 2024 State Farm Youth Classic featured a field of 320 players ranging from ages four to 22 and represented four different countries.