Bonnie Blackburn (1917-2004) was an avid golfer for over half a century. Her enthusiasm and passion for the sport was known throughout Tennessee, particularly in the Knoxville area where she resided. She has been involved not only with the Tennessee Golf Association, but Knoxville Area Women’s Golf and an avid follower of NCAA Women’s golf, always rooting on The Lady Vols. Bonnie has competed in numerous local, state, and Southern Women’s Amateur events. Her enthusiasm for the sport accompanied her wherever she went and there was no doubt who she was rooting for—The Big Orange. May her passion for the great game of golf inspire junior girls for generations to come.
In honor of Bonnie, the Bonnie Blackburn Junior Girls Golf Spirit Award was established last year. Each year at Girls Golf Fest an attendee who possess Bonnie’s spirit and enthusiasm will receive the award.
Spirit Award Recipients
2005 - Carly Hatcliff
2006 - Evin Edens
2007 - Becca Godman
2008 BBGGF
Bonnie Blackburn Girls Golf Fest
April 25-27, 2008
Weekend Schedule of Events
Bonnie Blackburn
Girls Golf Fest
April 27-29, 2007
Golf House Tennessee
RECAP!
Seventy-one junior girls, ages 7-17, participated in this year's BBGGF at Golf House Tennessee in Franklin, TN. One of the best year's to date, BBGGF featured an all-female staff with an "A-List" of instructors that included LPGA & PGA Members and College & University Coaches, Tennessee Golf Association Women's and Junior Golf Tournament Directors, Golf Sales Representatives, and College & University women's golf team members from Belmont University, Lipsomb University, and Austin Peay University. BBGGF is more than just golf. This year featured a segment on nutrition that included the girls making their own snack mixes and smoothies. The girls also participate in various golf games and golf skills challenges, as well as play The Little Course at Conner Lane, Golf House Tennessee's nine-hole, par 3 course. BBGGF is always an exciting weekend and it is rewarding for all of the staff to see each girl take so much away from a short weekend of activities. These girls are able to build relationships that will likely last throughout their lives. The BBGGF staff looks forward to seeing you in 2008!
