Professional golfer Abbie Valentine brushed up on his putting before teeing off.
Jake Wilson is an avid golfer.
Former Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota board member Tim Mitten made sure to get in a few practice swings before the tournament.
Dave McCutcheon and Tim Mitten were two of 148 professional and amateur golfers who played in the tournament.
Dave McCutcheon of PGT Industries came out to support the children and our future business leaders.
Professional golfer Brian Ward, who plays on the West Florida Golf Tour, has played in the Junior Achievement/Sarasota Professional-Amateur Golf Tournament before.
Professional golfer David Morland IV brought his 8-year-old daughter Taylor to the tournament.
Valrico resident Judy Warrick came out to support her son Kevin Warrick, who was one of the professional golfers playing in the tournament.
Van Frankin and Chris Brooks were looking forward to seeing which professional golfer they were matched up with and watching him play.
Sisters Brooke Nelson and Shane Smith both played golf in college.
Professional golfer Brad Helton and his wife Kathryn traveled down from Knoxville, Tenn. to play in the tournament.
The Ritz-Carlton Member’s Club golf assistant Daniel Bailey and East County resident Roberto Geminiani were looking forward to the tournament.
Fifteen-year-old East County golf sensation Domenico Geminiani turned professional this past November.
