As the calendar turned its eyes to Spring, we had the pleasure of presenting the annual Junior Legacy at Pro Kids. Inaugurated several years ago, the Junior Legacy pairs 18 Legacy players with 18 junior golfers representing Pro Kids. The format mirrors that of the Rolf Benirschke Legacy Golf Invitational held in the early Fall of the year. Two Legacy players are paired with two Pro Kids juniors, competing over 27 holes.
Following each 18 hole round all players are re-paired, seeing to it that no one plays with the same player twice during the day. The Junior Legacy is a celebration of more than 30 years of the significant impact the dedicated staff at Pro Kids has had on generations of young ladies and gentlemen. Founded by an original San Diego Charger, Ernie Wright, the mission of Pro Kids can be summed up in a single phrase: “Education is the key, golf is the hook.” At the conclusion of the final 18 holes, Olympic style medals, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, are placed over the heads of the top three podium finishing teams. The ceremony of receiving the medals, presented by Pro Kids players, has become a proud moment for all competitors and their families. Bronze medals were presented to Pro Kids members Kellen Johnson and Mac Adams and their Legacy teammates Andy Jones and Curtis Burkhead. The silver medal recipients were led by Pro Kids’ Liana Lee and Joel Park, accompanied by Benny Sy and Steven Im representing The Legacy. Standing atop the highest step of the podium, modeling shiny Gold medals, were Pro Kids stars Erich Williamson and Justin Woods and their partners Jim Miller and Rolf Benirschke flying The Legacy flag. For two decades The Legacy has faithfully supported the mission of Pro Kids as an annual beneficiary. The Legacy Family is proud to stand side by side with the Pro Kids staff as they mentor the inspiring juniors, practicing the time-honored Words To Live By, guiding the members to reach a future of success. Ernie’s vision of years ago lives on in his memory.
