LOUISVILLE, KY (April 30, 2021) – The Kentucky PGA Junior Tour is pleased to announce a new partner in Independence Bank, who has agreed to become the title sponsor of the Tour’s Western Kentucky Junior Championship for both 2021 and 2022.

Scheduled to take place July 12-13 at Country Club of Paducah, the Independence Bank Western Kentucky Junior Championship stands as one of the premier junior golf competitions in Western Kentucky. Junior Golf Scoreboard and Global Junior Golf Rankings each weigh this event into their rankings, making it a great opportunity for junior golfers across the state to build their playing resumes as they pursue college golf.

“Independence Bank stands ready and willing to support the youth in the communities we serve, knowing that they are the next generation of tomorrow,” Kevin Kauffeld, Independence Bank President said. “When asked to come on board with the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, this was an opportunity to align that mission with a sport that teaches so much about the game itself as well as life lessons that foster growth and Independence for many years to come. We are looking forward to a great event.”

“The Kentucky PGA Junior Tour is excited to partner with Independence Bank for the Independence Bank Western Kentucky Junior Championship at the Country Club of Paducah,” Jeff Adkerson, PGA Executive Director/CEO at Golf House Kentucky stated. “Independence Bank has a rich and storied history of community engagement and is truly invested in enhancing lives of youth through the game of golf, particularly with this championship. We are excited to partner with Independence Bank through the 2022 season and look forward to some exciting experiences for players and their families!”

Registration for the Independence Bank Western Kentucky Junior Championship is open and will be through July 8. Players can register by clicking here. For more information about Independence Bank, click here.