Last Updated: 2023.05.29
UNIQLO and Adam Scott Host Second Junior Championship for Young, Up-and-Coming Golfers from Japan, US, and Australia
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
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UNIQLO today announces the successful completion of the second UNIQLO Adam Scott Junior Championship at Hammock Creek Golf Club in Florida. Organized as part of UNIQLO's ongoing Next Generation Development Program, the tournament was hosted in cooperation with the American Junior Golf Association, and made possible with financial support from the Fast Retailing Foundation.
Preliminaries for the UNIQLO Adam Scott Junior Championship were held on May 25, with tournament play taking place from May 26 through 28. Around 80 players performed at their very best throughout the tournament, under UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador Adam Scott's watchful and supportive gaze.
While contestants were mainly Association members from the United States, there were two entrants each from both Japan and Australia. Jason Shwartz, (17) from Florida was the boys' winner. Yuna Araki (17) from Kumamoto took home the girls' trophy. In a unique opportunity, the young golfers also competed against Adam directly in a chipping contest, giving them a special chance to learn from his skills up close.
Speaking at the conclusion of this year's championship, Adam said, "This is the second time I have hosted this tournament with UNIQLO, and this year's event was as excellent as the first. It would please me no end if the junior golfers got some great positives out of our interaction. As I underlined to them, I hope that they remember to thank their families, friends, and supporters for getting them this far, that they never get too comfortable with their achievements, and grow by always upping their game."
Throughout the tournament, Adam visited the course several times to observe play and engage with contestants directly. During a special demonstration on the driving range, he shared insights into his routine and range of shots. This session was very popular with the ambitious young golfers, who requested Adam to demonstrate specific shots, asking questions about his technique, and how he readies himself for game days. In the chipping contest, players hitting balls closer to the pin than Adam got to take photos with him and receive autographed merchandise.
On the final day, Adam introduced players at the start of the game, and interacted with the juniors just as much as last year. In a special awards ceremony, he personally presented trophies to the Boys' and Girls' category winners, and to each of the other minor prize winners.
Related links
Special site for Adam Scott collection
https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/special-feature/as-collection
Special UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador site for Adam Scott
https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/contents/ambassador/adamscott/
