12 year old Michele Ann Johnson is an example of one bright, mature and motivated young lady who isn't afraid to face tough challenges and come out a winner. Her story, written in her own words, will help inspire you and make you want to get involved in something positive and rewarding in your life!

Michele is not only an amazing golfer, but she makes sure she gets good grades in school too! That is part of the rules for junior golfers who belong to junior golf associations. They know how important it is to have a good education too! Michele is a member of several junior golf associations, including the Western States Junior Golf Association (WSJGA), the Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA), the Ladies Professional Golf Association/Urban League (LPGA), the Young Golfers of America Association (YGAA), and the Junior Golf Tournament Association (JGTA). She takes lessons from Mr. Alton Duhon, an amazing golf pro and teacher, and plays in several tournaments throughout the year. Check out the many tournaments she has played in below!

Michele lives with her amazing grandparents in Los Angeles, California. As you'll read in her essay, they give her lots of love and guidance, and support her love of golf. Let's hear it for grandparents! Yeah!!!

Below is an inspiring essay she wrote on golf, and a report she wrote on her favorite professional golfer, Nancy Lopez!

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