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The Press Thornton Future Masters

The Press Thornton Future Masters is a junior golf tournament held annually in Dothan, Alabama. The name is typically shortened to "The Future Masters" by both the players and the volunteers. The Future Masters began in 1949. The tournament itself is held at The Dothan Country Club. There are five age divisions: 10-under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. The 15-16 and 17-18 age groups compete for the overall title and the winner's coveted "blue jacket." The Jacket and name of the tournament are both odes to the world renowned Masters Tournament.

Notable Players

 * Hubert Green Placed 2nd in the 10-under division in 1958.
 * Stewart Cink Won the Overall title in both 1990 and 1991.
 * Brian Gay Competed in the 1991 Future Masters.
 * Lucas Glover Won the 11-12 age group title in 1992.
 * Trevor Immelman Placed 9th in the 13-14 age division in 1994.
 * Brandt Snedeker Competed in the 13-14 age division in 1994.
 * Other Notable Players include: Briny Baird, Ben Curtis (golfer), Bubba Dickerson, David Duval, Buddy Gardner, Charles Howell III, Lee Janzen, Hunter Mahan, Steve Melnyk (golfer), Larry Mize, Jerry Pate, Heath Slocum, Curtis Strange, Hal Sutton, David Toms, Bob Tway, David Toms, and Bubba Watson.

The Course
The Dothan Country Club's golf course was built in 1960 and renovated in 2002.

General Information

 * Average field size: 450-500
 * Tournament Dates: June 25-July 2
 * Volunteers: 125
 * Economic Impact: $1.5 Million