CHRYSLER ANNOUNCES YOUTH GOLF SCHOLARSHIPS

Chrysler-Plymouth and the American Junior Golf Association have announced the fourth year of scholarships for students ages 12 to 18.

The 1997 Chrysler Junior Golf Scholarship Program will award 40 $1,000 scholarships to some of America's most deserving students.

Eligible students must be between ages 12 and 18 and currently enrolled in junior high or high school. The 40 winners of the $1,000 scholarships will be screened by the program's advisory board. Winners are based on academic, extracurricular activities, parent and teacher/coach recommendations.

Scholarship applications are now available by contacting the program headquarters at 1-800-856-0764 or via e-mail at ChryJrGolf@aol.com. Eligible applications must be completed and postmarked by Oct. 1, 1997.

Statistics reveal that while the total number of golfers rises steadily, the percentage of junior golfers races upward. Junior championship participation has grown 400 percent since 1990. Another telling statistic, club sales to junior golfers doubled in 1995 and it is likely that this year one third of all golf dollars will come from young golfers.