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The Press Thornton Future Masters

The Press Thornton Future Masters is a junior golf tournament held annually in Dothan, Alabama. The name is typically shortened to "The Future Masters" by both the players and the volunteers. The Future Masters began in 1949. The tournament itself is held at The Dothan Country Club. There are five age divisions: 10-under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. The 15-16 and 17-18 age groups compete for the overall title and the winner's coveted "blue jacket." The Jacket and name of the tournament are both odes to the world renowned Masters Tournament.[1][2]

Notable Players

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The Course

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The Dothan Country Club's golf course was built in 1960 and renovated in 2002.[5]

Course Information

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Tees Par Yardage Slope Rating
Championship 71 6403 yds 126 70.3
Blue 71 6133 yds 121 68
White 71 5795 yds 120 67.2
Red 72 5172 yds 123 69.5

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General Information

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  • Average field size: 450-500
  • Tournament Dates: June 25-July 2
  • Volunteers: 125
  • Economic Impact: $1.5 Million [7]


References

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  1. ^ The Official Future Masters Golf Tournament Website http://www.futuremastersgolf.com/public/site/index.cfm
  2. ^ The Dothan Country Club http://dothancountryclub.com/
  3. ^ Johnson, Jon (13 June 2008). "Future Masters gaining attention". The Dothan Eagle. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  4. ^ The Official Future Masters Golf Tournament Website http://www.futuremastersgolf.com/public/site/History.cfm
  5. ^ The Dothan Country Club http://dothancountryclub.com/
  6. ^ "Dothan Country Club Scorecard". WorldGolf (Powered by the Golf Channel. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  7. ^ Baker, Bryan. "Future Masters has Huge Impact". Dothan First. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
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