Press Thornton Jr., president of Future Masters Tournament dies

Statement from the Future Masters at the passing of Press Thornton Jr.

We are so deeply saddened with the aid of the passing of Dr. Press Thornton Jr, the General Chairman of the Press Thornton Future Masters. He became such an iconic discern in junior golf and possibly concerned longer than anyone, having served because the General Chairman because early 1960’s. He and his wife of 61 years, Mrs.Evelyn Thornton might guy the registration desk and might test in each player.

Dr. Thornton greeted each contestant and their families with a big handshake and took photos along with his thumbs-up gesture as to be a massive celebrity…..And he changed into in their eyes. He offered the top ten in every of the four age organizations with a trophy bigger than most of the kids and could do so every year. The event simply celebrated 70 years this past June.

He becomes a great influence and always spoke encouraging words to the contestants, making point out that this golfing tournament changed into more than a game. He could move on to mention that the recollections and friendships they had been making might be with them for the rest of their lives. It becomes obtrusive with the fathers and grandfathers that back with their personal infant for them to reminiscence about their gambling years. Dr. Thornton turned into surely an envoy for junior golfing and he will be deeply missed.

Press Thornton Jr. become 91 years old.