TCJGA first "teed-off" in the summer of 1984. Since that time, the association has offered instruction and competitive programs to thousands of jr golfers. PROMOTE AMATEUR ATHLETICS. MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO PROMOTE JUNIOR AND FAMILY GOLF ACTIVITIES BY: (1) PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, MATURE, COMPETE AND GROW THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. (2) TEACHING THE FOLLOWING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH GOLF: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND PLAYING BY THE RULES. (3) TEACHING THE GAME OF GOLF AND A GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE USGA RULES OF GOLF AND GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE. (4) RECOGNIZING STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS BOTH ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE. (5) ENCOURAGING FAMILIES TO ENJOY THE GAME OF GOLF TOGETHER. (6) PROMOTING THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE GAME OF GOLF THROUGH COOPERATION WITH AREA GOLF COURSE FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS. (7) SHARING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO GOLF PROGRAMS THROUGHT THE GRAND TRAVERSE AREA AND BEYOND.