2025 Lawler Junior Tour: Elkview

Lawler Junior Tour event at Elkview

The Lawler Junior Tour, sponsored by Barna Law and Community Bank, began in 1983. It is open to boys and girls 10 to 18 years of age. Its namesake, Bill Lawler, administered each event throughout the tour’s formative years. A former Anthracite Golf Association president, Lawler died on July 19, 2021 at the age of 73.

“Junior golf meant a lot to him,” Patrick Lloyd, GAP Director of Northeast Operations, said. “He would mentor the kids, talk about the rules and etiquette. He was one of the most influential people in our area. He not only was a good player, but instrumental in growing the game.”

The Lawler Junior Tour carries the legacy of its namesake.

Barna Law
Established in 1971, Barna Law assists clients in Northeastern Pennsylvania with Trust and Estate Planning, Nursing Home Asset Preservation Planning, and Real Estate matters. Barna Law’s team of attorneys includes Timothy P. Barna, who is one of fewer than 70 attorneys in Pennsylvania Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Barna Law’s team will help you protect what you’ve built for the people that matter to you. To learn more about Barna Law, visit www.barnalaw.com or call 570-253-4921 to arrange a consultation or to ask about our free workshops available to families.

Community Bank
Community Bank’s roots can be traced to 1866, when its predecessor, St. Lawrence County National Bank, was chartered. Community Bank has since expanded across New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts, growing to more than 200 branches and 2,900-plus employees. In 2024, Community Bank supported more than 2,200 causes and organizations, giving $3,900,000 in donations, grants and sponsorships to the communities it serves. It is part of Community Bank’s commitment to its communities and customers — a commitment that remains unchanged.

GAP
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. The Association’s 345 Member Clubs and 125,000 individual members are spread across Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.