Welcome to the 2023 Optimist International Junior Golf Tournament!

Dear golfers and families:

On behalf of the 65,000 adult and youth members of Optimist International, I am pleased to welcome all participants, coaches, and family members to Trump Doral National for the 2023 Optimist International Junior Golf Championships – better known as “The Optimist.”

This is an exciting event, and it is our desire that your time here will be enjoyable and provide you with an experience you will remember for the rest of your life. My congratulations to all the golfers who qualified for this prestigious tournament, and a big thank you to you and your families for making the time and effort to be here for this very special occasion.

The “Optimist” including all the qualifying rounds, is one of the largest Junior Golf Tournaments in the world! Optimist International takes great pride in running the event. Our goal is to offer you a tournament with the highest caliber of competition in an outstanding and challenging golf venue, and all set within a beautiful resort. Over a dozen Optimist volunteers and Resort’s world class staff are here to assist you in any way, both on the course and with the numerous activities scheduled for you and your families’ enjoyment.

Optimist International’s mission is to “bring out the best” in youth, our communities and ourselves. We promise to do everything in our power to make sure this happens for you. This tournament is only one of many programs Optimist Clubs sponsor around the world every year, as we’ve been doing for over 100 years. I would encourage you to ask any of our volunteers regarding your local communication scholarship programs; youth leadership programs, or Childhood Health and Wellness Programs to name a few.

My best wishes to all the participants for a successful and rewarding tournament. Have fun, enjoy the challenges of the game, and make friends from around the world! I sincerely hope the “Optimist” is one of your best memories!

Bob McFadyen 2022-2023 Optimist International President