Schuckman: Ryan’s legacy is turning Little People’s into family outing, not just golf tourney

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 22, 2023
Nan Ryan, the executive director of the Pepsi Little People's Golf Championships since the event's inception in 1974, applauds the top finishers in the girls 12-13 division Wednesday at Westview Golf Course. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Each hug said goodbye. For now, not forever. Each “thank you” was earned. Not just now, but over the course of forever. Each story came with a smile. Nan Ryan tried to relish them now, but she’ll hold onto them forever. The 50th annual Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships wasn’t just a tournament.…

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Pepsi Little People’s sees 242 young golfers tee off

By Steve Eighinger | June 22, 2022
A young golfer blasts out of a sand trap on the opening day of the Pepsi Little People's Championship. More than 240 golfers teed off Tuesday in this year's event. — Teresa Huner

There are golfers from 12 states and two countries on hand at Westview. States represented are Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Florida, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, California, North Dakota, Colorado and Kansas. Also represented are foreign countries South Africa and Barbados.

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