Insperity Invitational Scholarship Recipients Recognized before the Greats of Golf!
Celebrating Excellence: Two Outstanding Scholars Recognized at Players Dinner During the Insperity Invitational.
SPRING ,TX (MAY 9, 2024) - A week ago, two junior golfers had a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Insperity Invitational Scholarship recipients Benjamin Potter and Jaycee Jenkins were honored at the Players Dinner held in conjunction with the Insperity Invitational. Among the guests for the event, some notable names included Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, and more.
The Players Dinner, also known as “the best night in golf”, is a highlight of the Insperity Invitational. Emceed by legendary sportscaster, Jim Nantz, the night turned into a celebration of academic and athletic achievements.
Executive Director of the Insperity Invitational, Bryan Naugle, took center stage to commend the dedication and achievements of the inaugural Insperity Invitational Scholarship recipients.
"We are thrilled to recognize Benjamin and Jaycee for their exceptional achievements both on and off the field," stated Insperity Invitational Executive Director, Bryan Naugle. "Their unwavering dedication to the game of golf and remarkable accomplishments make them incredibly deserving of this scholarship."
Benjamin has been a member of the STPGA Junior Golf program since 2016 and is currently a Senior at Stratford High School in Houston, where he is the captain of the golf team. He will be continuing his education and golfing career in the fall at Dallas Baptist University. During Ben’s career with the STPGA he has 46 top-10 finishes and represented the STPGA in two Ben Hogan Cup Matches against the Northern Texas PGA, making him one of only 7 players to have ever qualified for this team event twice!
Jaycee Jenkins is currently a Senior at Rosehill Christian School in Tomball and will be attending Palm Beach Atlantic University to play collegiate golf in the fall. She has been a member of the Southern Texas PGA Junior Golf program since 2014 and has collected 13 first place finishes, with a notable win coming at the Srixon Billiard Factory Prestige Tour Turkey Shootout at Moody Gardens Golf Course in 2023. She is also a two-time participant in the Insperity Junior Pro-Am.
“When I received the call informing me that I had been selected out of all the numerous applicants I couldn’t express or formulate how excited and honored I was to receive this scholarship,” expressed Jaycee gratefully. “This scholarship means the world to me and by receiving it, I will be able to pursue my dreams in ways I never thought I would be able to, and I will forever be thankful to Insperity Invitational and the STPGA for making this possible.”
Thank you to Bryan Naugle and Jane Wandmacher from the Insperity Invitational for this once in a lifetime opportunity for two junior golfers to meet their heroes and for helping them further their golf and academic dreams!
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