Five-year-old golfer sponsored by Branson Sports Club to compete in U.S. Kids Golf World Championships

Five-year-old Journee Patterson from Branson has received an invitation to compete in the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships in Pinehurst, North Carolina. This prestigious event, held annually, welcomes golfers ages five-12 from around the globe to championship courses, aiming to provide a stage for golf's next generation of stars.

Journee will participate in the seven and under girls’ division at the tournament, running from July 31 to August 2. She is expected to compete against a diverse field of players hailing from various nations including the USA, Uganda, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Guatemala, the Philippines and Canada, among others from over 50 countries typically represented.

Journee is sponsored by the Branson Sports Club, a local nonprofit dedicated to fostering youth sports. Her father, Kyler Patterson, the golf professional at Thousand Hills and volunteer coach for the Branson Sports Club, serves as her coach and caddie.

In addition to the main competition, Journee and Kyler will compete together in the Parent/Child Event on July 29, an integral part of the championship experience that emphasizes family involvement in the game. Journee also recently competed at the Pepsi Little People's Championship in Quincy, Illinois, held from June 16-18, where she secured a victory.