Junior Golf America 2008

Junior Golf America
Mission Statement

Established in 2000 by Chuck and Ginna DiLeo, JGA is committed to providing a place for Junior Golfers ages 8-18 to compete in a series of tournaments throughout the State of New Jersey. Our goal is to create a place for juniors to learn to play golf in a competitive, enjoyable atmosphere while interacting with their parents and peers. We are dedicated to providing tournaments to junior golfers of all skill levels, and to provide a program that will teach them the game of golf and improve their skills at the same time.

It is our goal that the lessons learned during the competitive schedule are ones that will benefit our Junior Golfers throughout their entire lives. And because we believe that golf emulates life more than any other sport, we hope to create a platform for the Junior Golfers involved in our program that will make golf a part of their lives, and will help them to develop into well-rounded individuals.

The DiLeo Family
Chuck, Ginna
Vincent, Patrick and Johnny

Charles DiLeo's
Golf Biography

Charles (Chuck) DiLeo has been the Director of JGA since 1999. Prior to becoming Director of JGA, Chuck served as General Manager and Head Teaching Professional at Legends Golf Center in East Brunswick, NJ and before that he held positions at Glenwood Country Club and Battleground Country Club as 1st asst. to the head professional. Chuck also studied and worked with Bob Toski Head Teaching Professional of Golf Digest in 1984-85.

In addition to his golf management experience, Chuck has a playing background which includes a 2-year tour on the J.C. Goose Mini-Tour in 1983 and 1984, Club Champion of Glenwood Country Club in Oldbridge and was a lettered athlete as captain of his high school golf team.

Chuck has been a lifelong advocate of golf education to junior players and has been responsible for the organization of many junior and professional golf tournaments and clinics. He has also served as tournament chairman for two private country clubs, as well as organizing golf events for charities and hospitals with resounding success. Chucks love of the game combined with his commitment to educating junior golfers provided the inspiration to form JGA and the NJGCA of New Jersey.

Chuck is currently married to his other source of inspiration, Ginna DiLeo. Together with their three sons Vincent, Patrick and Johnny they work extremely hard to provide the best junior golf experience in New Jersey.