From Tribune staff reports

MIAMI, Fla.–600 top youth golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral this week.

The tournament will bring together some of the world’s most talented young competitors, including Trussville’s own Kiersten Riggins.

Riggins will compete in the girls 15-18 age division championship on July 26.

23 nations will be represented at the event.

Former champions and top finishers of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship include PGA TOUR members Jonathan Byrd, Jason Day, Bill Haas, and Jeff Overton in addition to LPGA members Stacy Lewis, Brooke Pancake, Brittany Lincicome, and Lexi Thompson.

A number of other well-known professional golfers have participated in Optimist-sponsored championships, including Ernie Els, Nancy Lopez, Davis Love III, Michelle McGann, Phil Mickelson, and Tiger Woods.

This golf resort is home to four uniquely designed golf courses, including one of golf’s most famous–The Blue Monster.

Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.”

Optimist International service projects reach more than 6 million young people each year.