Offering an unprecedented opportunity to Elite Junior Minority Golfers, Collegiate Athletes, and Tour Professionals from across the US, Canada, and Caribbean, the Jim Thorpe Invitational attracts some of the nation’s best to compete in this signature 36 Hole Tournament at OMNI Resort at Champions Gate, Orlando, Fla.
Participants will compete in two rounds of high level golf against on the Greg Norman designed Championsgate Golf Courses in Orlando, February 17-19. Also in attendance are Top ladies and gentlemen who currently compete as Professional Tour Players to compete for a 25k Purse.
This golf event was created to celebrate Jim Thorpe and create an event that will allow his supporters to participate and contribute to increasing the amount of minority golfers being introduced to the sport of golf and competing in events that will prepare them for either a career in golf on or off the fairways. Coca-Cola is presenting sponsor.
Jim Thorpe Giving Back & Making A Difference.
Learn more and view Junior, Collegiate and Tour leaderboards visit https://jimthorpeinvitational.com
(Photos by John Perry)
Players warming up 
Golf Professional Wyatt Worthington 
16-year-old Isaiah Williams from Flemington, N. J. 
Meeting of the Minds: L-R: John Perry, Holly Reed, Tom McConnell. Three golf storytellers share a common interest at the Jim Thorpe Invitational. 
15-year-old Koa Seymour and mother Noa Seymour From Los Angeles, Calif. made the trip to Orlando. 
Isaiah Williams (right) is heading to Seton-Hall University in the fall on a golf scholarship. Do yourself a favor, Goggle his resume. Quite impressive! Reporter John Perry struts his John Shippen shirt in the spirit of a legend. Vernon & Marla Williams at the Jim Thorpe Invitational rooting for their son Isaiah, pictured in background 
