This year marks the 42nd annual Joe Kirkwood Memorial Tournament which will be held June 25–28, 2009. Joe Kirkwood was a world-renowned golfer who is credited for “doing more to popularize the game of golf around the world than anyone in his generation.”
For the last 9 years of his life he was the Head Professional of the Stowe Country Club. His legend, character and spirit still inhabit Stowe Country Club; this is never more apparent than during the 4 days in the early summer when friends from across the country, as well as around the world, come together to celebrate his life the way he would have wanted . . . by playing a little golf.
Fittingly, the Joe Kirkwood Tournament benefits Stowe Junior Golf. Stories still survive of Joe playing 4 holes with one club against the junior golfers, the winner getting a shiny new golf ball for their efforts. Our Junior program provides over 100 kids between the ages of 7 and 14 the opportunity to learn the game through an 8-week instructional program. For the past 4 years, the Kirkwood has sponsored 12 older juniors with full memberships to the Stowe Country Club.
All flights will tee off for their final matches on Sunday morning in an 8:30 shotgun start. In order to do this the championship and first flights will play two matches on Saturday.
