August Is Coming—So Is the Southeastern Junior Golf Tournament of Champions

Imagine if you could’ve seen Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods in action, back before they were known golfers—when they were still kids, in fact.

Obviously we can’t travel back in time, but we can catch a glimpse of the future golf stars of tomorrow. All you have to do is attend the Southeastern Junior Golf Tournament of Champions, taking place at Craft Farms August 5^th through 7^th. This Gulf Shores event is just as the title implies—first-rate junior golfers competing for the championship title. You know these athletes will be putting forth their best efforts.

And perhaps several years down the road, you’ll be able to say you saw a certain PGA pro play during his earliest golfing years.

Maybe you’re planning to attend just to watch, or maybe you have a golfer in the event! Either way, you’ll want a nice place to stay while you’re in town. Gulf-front lodging is always nice—and Gulf Shores Plantation and Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach (both Champion sponsors of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission) offer just that. In addition to being by the Gulf, they both offer another August-friendly amenity: pools (Gulf Shores Plantation actually offers seven pools!).

Or you can find accommodations through a rental company like Bronze sponsor Gulf Shores Rentals, which can help you find lodging according to location, amenities…even properties that allow pets (if the furry family member needs to tag along).

Thanks to all three for their support and services!

Who’s Up for Some Beach Volleyball in July?

A year ago, the world was watching, and was completely enthralled by, beach volleyball in London—and many other sports too, of course. But those USA beach volleyball ladies simply dominated the event and made for some very exciting sports television.

If you’ve been missing that excitement this summer, then now might be a good time to plan to visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this month. We have a pretty exciting beach volleyball event coming up this month. First is the Gulf Coast Region Grand Championship Beach Volleyball on July 13^th, which will involve more than 100 young volleyball athletes competing for the Grand Championship title. Next is the Gulf Coast Region USA Beach Volleyball Series On July 20^th; junior and adult athletes will compete in this event. Both take place at Gulf Shores Public Beach—a perfect opportunity to spend the day on the beach watching some exciting beach volleyball. Now that’s a fun summer day at the beach!

Ever notice how simply watching a sport live makes you hungry? We have three excellent recommendations for some delicious Gulf Coast dining: DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen, where you’ll find a nice variety of fresh seafood, chicken, salads, and more; Flippers Seafood & Oysterbar, which serves both fresh Gulf seafood and land-lover dishes; and The Gulf in Orange Beach, another good choice for good food.

All three are much-appreciated champion sponsors of the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission!