Rinko Mitsunaga, 15, freshman at Centennial High School. Rinko is the #2 ranked junior in the state of Georgia and #93 in the country. She competes on the SJGT tour as well as the American Junior Golf Association. Rinko hopes to play in college and beyond.

Jack Mitchell, 15, freshman at Harrison High School. Jack competes on the Atlanta Junior Golf Tour and hopes to play in college and beyond.

Bailey Ulp, 16, sophomore at North Gwinett High School. Bailey competes on the Atlanta Junior Golf Tour and the All American Junior Tour. Bailey was the “Player of the Year” on AGJA and hopes to play in college and beyond.

Evan Piedrahita, 16, junior at Mount Pisgah High School. Evan plays Atlanta Junior Golf, SJGT and All American Junior Golf Tour. Evan hopes to play golf in college and beyond.

Dario Ayala, 13, 8th grader at Northwood Middle School. Dario plays Atlanta Junior Golf and All American Junior Golf Tour. Dario has placed numerous times on AJG. Dario hopes to play college and beyond.

Alejandra Ayala, 12, 7th grader at Northwood Middle School. Alejandra plays Atlanta Junior Golf. Alejandra has placed numerous times on AJG and hopes to play college and beyond.

Brendon Patton, 12, 7th grader at Northwood Middle School. Brendon plays Atlanta Junior Golf and All American Junior Golf. Brendan hopes to play college and beyond.

Manny Wignail, 12, 7th grader(homeschooled), Manny plays Atlanta Junior Golf and hopes to play college and beyond.

Other Juniors that the Foundation helps: Corey Ulp, Joshua and Jameson Hollis. Kyle Jackman.

Programs the Foundation supports: The First Tee of Atlanta, Atlanta Junior Golf, Georgia High School Golf.

We are always searching for juniors that can be assisted through the Foundation who are 12 years or older who have shown exceptional skill in the game, have a financial need for assistance and the value system to work hard for their goals.

Golf professionals, guidance counselors or people in the golf community in the Syracuse, NY or Atlanta, GA can recommend junior golfers for the program. The Esther Cannizzo Junior Golf Foundation will provide assistance for coaching, tournament play and/or equipment.

Our goal is to provide financial assistance to allow these juniors to realize their potential and achieve their goals.

Please contact Jackie Cannizzo if you are interested in recommending a junior golfer for the Foundation. Jackie can be reached at 678-481-8484.