Experience Kissimmee’s Kissimmee Sports Commission recently hosted its 2nd Annual Under Armour Junior Tour Golf Tournament at the Reunion Resort in Osceola County. This year’s tournament set a new record, welcoming an impressive 675 young golfers from 45 countries, including Thailand, Mexico, India, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
The event not only showcased the exceptional talent of junior golfers from around the globe but also provided a significant economic boost to the Osceola County community, generating an estimated $1 million in economic impact. This influx of visitors contributed to local businesses, further solidifying Kissimmee’s reputation as a premier destination for sporting events.
Congratulations to the winners of each division:
- Boys 8 & Under: Domenic Laurenzo, U.S.
- Girls 8 & Under: Glory-Lily Hong, Germany
- Boys 9-10: Yubo Shen, Thailand
- Girls 9-10: Madelyn Dickerson, U.S.
- Boys 11-12: Patchirawat Rajsanmuang, Thailand
- Girls 11-12: Iris Lee, U.S.
- Boys 13-14: Juan Pablo Garcia, Mexico
- Girls 13-14: Abril Salazar, Colombia
- Boys 15-18: Josiah Tong, Canada
- Girls 15-18: Kwanchanok Boonchan, Thailand
The tournament culminated in an awards dinner and a breathtaking drone show over the golf course. The Kissimmee Sports Commission, a key extension of Experience Kissimmee, continues its mission to attract and host high-profile amateur sports events in the area, providing top-notch facilities and services to a world-wide audience.
As the tourism sales and marketing authority for Osceola County, Experience Kissimmee’s Kissimmee Sports Commission pursues a diverse range of sports, from traditional to non-traditional, cementing the region’s status as a premier destination for sports tourism. This year’s Under Armour Junior Golf Tournament is yet another testament to Kissimmee’s ability to host world-class events that leave an indelible mark on the community and its visitors, from am entertainment and tourism perspective as well as financially!
