Tournament supports MCYFL

John Brantley and the Juliette Falls Golf Girls. [Photo courtesy Juliette Falls Golf Course and Community]

The sun was shining brightly on May 17 for the 35th annual Brantley Golf Challenge tournament to benefit the Marion County Youth Football League.

The Juliette Falls Golf Course and Community in Dunnellon collaborated with John Brantley, a former UF football player, and later a coach in Marion County, to host the annual challenge. The proceeds raised from the event will allow the youth of MCYFL opportunities to engage in competitions, sports and personal development, according to the news release.

“For Juliette Falls, this is one of the most important community events we participate in. The tournament began with a shotgun start, where teams headed off to their allotted hole. One-hundred-thirty-eight players showed up to support MCYFL by competing to take first place in both net and gross during the competition,” said Mia Reed, on the marketing team with Juliette Falls, in the release.

The Net Award winners were the Darren Robinson Team and the winners of the Gross Award were the John Penn Team.

“Being a part of the Brantley Challenge each year to support the youth at MCYFL is incredibly meaningful to us here at Juliette Falls. It brings us joy to see so many people come out to help provide the chance for local youth to participate in sports, learn the valuable lessons of teamwork and dedication, and, most importantly, simply enjoy being kids. We firmly believe that every child in our community deserves these experiences and the positive impact they have,” said Caylyn Milam, director of the clubhouse and events, in the release.

To learn more, go to juliettefalls.com, call (352) 426-8264 or email [email protected].

The Net Award winners, the Darren Robinson Team. [Photo courtesy Juliette Falls Golf Course and Community]

The winners of the Gross Award, the John Penn Team. [Photo courtesy Juliette Falls Golf Course and Community]