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Petruzzelli, Brown and Jackson Win at Spring Preview

College Station, Texas – Andrew Petruzzelli fired a blistering 8-under par 63 in the Final Round to win the Spring Preview’s Boys 15-18 Division at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Shyla Brown captured the Girls 12-18 Division, winning in a four-hole playoff while Henry Jackson won in the Boys 14 & Under Division.

Winners: Dallas’s Petruzzelli trailed by two strokes heading into Sunday’s Final Round. He finished with rounds of 66-63 to get to 13-under 129 overall and three strokes ahead of the field. Andrews’ round came together on the back nine as he fired a 7-under par 29 coming in. The almost course record 63 was an amazing score as the leaders fought 20-30 mph winds throughout their round. Shyla Brown of Dallas captured the Girls 12-18 Division winning in a 4-hole playoff over Maelynn Kim. She overcame a rough mid round stretch to claim her first LJT victory in her first start. Henry Jackson of Lantana won the Boys 14 & Under Division holding onto his first round lead and claiming his 2^nd LJT victory. Roberts finished the tournament at 3-over par 145.

Top Finishers: Austin’s Trenton Mierl followed up his first round 64 with a final round 68 to finish second behind Petruzzelli by 3 strokes. Katy’s Shauak Nair matched the low score of the day with an 8-under par 63 of his own to climb the leaderboard all the way up to third place. First round leader, The Woodland’s Austin Hofferkamp fought through an illness and held on for a 4^th place at 6-under par. Montgomery’s Tyler Sanford finished up his tournament in 5^th place after a final round 5-under par 66. In the Girls 12-18 Division, Katy’s Maelynn Kim finished runner-up in the Spring Preview for the second straight year. Maelynn started the day 3 shots behind the first round leader Brown. That deficit quickly turned into 6 shots through the first 3 holes, but Maelynn fought back to post a final round 72 to force the 4-hole sudden-death playoff. The Woodland’s Veronika Exposito finished third finishing at 4 over par for the tournament. Austin’s Claire Wan and Mansfield’s Lauren Madson finished in a tie for 4^th at 5-over par. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, College Station’s Ryan (Woojin) Lee finished second, one shot behind Jackson and Austin’s Dylan Knox finished third, two shots behind the leader. Selma’s Aadi Parmar finished fourth at 6-over with Prosper’s Grant Clapp rounding out the top 5 at 8-over par.

Weather: Sunday’s weather started with temperatures in the mid-60s and calm winds. Conditions would quickly change by the time the leaders teed off as the temperature rose into the low 80’s and the calm wind transformed into very gusty conditions with winds topping of over 30 mph at times.

Host Course: The Golf Club at Texas A&M is hosting the Spring Preview for the second time in the event’s 18-year history. The club took on a $5 million renovation in 2013 and Texas A&M’s own Jeff Blume handled the redesign. The par-71 course is playing at around 6,700 yards in the Boys 15-18 Division, 6,300 yards in the Boys 14 & Under Division and 5,800 yards in the Girls 12-18 Division.

Tournament History: The Spring Preview has been played every year since its inception in 2006. Past champions of this event include William Zalatoris, Maddie Szeryk, Stratton Nolen, Brad Dalke, Nathan Weant, Brendan Redfern, Travis Vick, Julia Beck, Cole Hammer, Hailee Cooper, Kyle Hogan, Turner Hosch and Hanna Alberto.

Next Up: The Legends Junior Tour heads to Gladewater on March 13-15 for the Texas Cup Invitational. Tempest Golf Club is hosting the first Boys Major event in 2023 and the 84-player field will be set on March 2.

To see all the scores from the Spring Preview, click here. For more information on the LJT Spring Preview, click here.

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Hofferkamp, Mierl, Brown, and Jackson lead at Spring Preview

College Station, Texas – Trenton Mierl and Austin Hofferkamp both fire a 7-under par 64 in the opening round of the Spring Preview to lead the Boys 15-18 Division at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Shyla Brown leads the Girls 12-18 Division at 4–under par 67, while Henry Jackson leads the Boys 14 & Under Division at 2–under par 69.

Leaders: Mierl of Austin and Hofferkamp of The Woodlands tied for the best round on Saturday at The Golf Club at Texas A&M. Mierl’s round consisted of seven birdies and zero bogeys, while Hofferkamps scorecard had a little bit of everything. He tallied a total of one eagle, seven birdies, and two bogeys. Dallas’s Brown leads by three strokes in the Girls 12-18 Division after shooting 67 in the first round. Brown had a clean card with no bogeys and 4 birdies, with her last one coming on her final hole of the day, the par 4 ninth. Jackson of Lantana leads the Boys 14 & Under Division by two strokes after shooting a 2-under par 69. He tallied three birdies and one lone bogey, coming on the par 4 16th.

In Contention: Andrew Petruzzelli of Dallas sits two strokes behind Mierl and Hofferkamp heading into Sunday’s final round of the Boys 15-18 Division. Rounding out the top 5 include Wimblery’s Jaxon Donaldson and Dallas’s Martin Kemp at 4-under par, three strokes off the lead. Two players are tied for second place in the Girls 15-18 Division. Maelynn Kim and Veronika Exposito will play with Brown in the final ground, sitting three strokes back. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Ryan (Woojin) Lee and Dylan Knox are tied for second at even par, while there is a three-way tie for fourth place. Declan Dent, Grant Clapp, and Aadi Parmar all sit at one-over par, three strokes off the lead.

Weather: The morning started off chilly with cloudy skies, temperatures in the 50’s and a brisk wind. As the sun came out, temperatures crept up around 80 degrees in the afternoon with 10 mph winds.

What’s at Stake: This is the third Open Event on the LJT schedule in 2023 and player of the year points are going to be awarded to the top half of each division. Along with points, the top finishers will get AJGA Stars and exemptions into future LJT Majors like the Bluebonnet Championship, Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship and Texas Junior Amateur. The event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and Golfweek.

Next Up: Pairings for the Final Round of the Spring Preview are available and can be viewed by clicking here. Players will be teeing off of both #1 and #10 tees between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

To see all the scores from Saturday’s first round, click here. For more information on the LJT Spring Preview, click here.

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Hurd, Loya, and Parmar win at Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic

BURNET – Austin’s Sterling Hurd cards final round even-par 72 to win the Boys 15-18 Division with a two-day total of five-under-par 139. Marissa Loya of San Antonio won the Girls 12-18 Division by three shots with a two-day total of two-over-par 146. Aadi Parmar of Selma captured the Boys 14 & Under Division title with a two-day total of six-under-par 138.

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Champions: Hurd continued his consistent play on Sunday to go back-to-back as champion of the Boys 15-18 Division at the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic. Hurd’s stellar play over the weekend included eight birdies, with only one bogey and one double bogey. His two-day total of five-under-par 139 was good enough to win the division by five strokes, and he was the only player to finish under par in the division for the event.

Loya started off the day a bit rocky going out on the back at four-over 39, but she turned it around when it mattered most making three birdies on her final nine, coming in at two-under 35. Loya’s two round total of two-over-par 146 was enough to win the division by three strokes. This was Loya’s first LJT victory.

Selma’s Aadi Parmar came out firing and never let up over the weekend. His second round three-under-par 69 included five birdies and just two bogeys. His pair of 69’s was enough to win the Boys 14 & Under Division by five strokes.

In Contention: In the Boys 15-18 Division, Austin’s Jaxon Bandelier, San Antonio’s Nathan Marion, and Trenton Mierl of Austin tied for second with two-day totals of even- par 144.

In the Girls 12-18 Division, Lydia Portlock of San Antonio and Dallas’ Leya Glazer each shot a two-over-par 74 to tie for second at 5-over 149 overall.

In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Houston’s Austin Le shot three-under-par 69 on the day to finish in second place with a two-day total one-under-par 143. Emerson Majma of Edmond, Oklahoma carded a four-under-par 68 on Sunday, leaving him in third place at even-par 144.

Course: Delaware Springs Golf Club is located in the heart of Hill Country in Burnet, TX. The course is cradled by the trees and gentle rolling hills near the Highland Lakes. Picturesque and challenging, this course played from 6,800 yards for the Boys Division, 6,300 for the Boy’s 14 and Under Division and 5,900 yards for the Girl’s Division.

Tournament Format: The Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic is a 36-hole stroke play event for players with an active membership with the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. Players ages 12-18 are split into three different divisions: Boys 15-18, Girls 12-18 and Boys 14 & Under. The event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Golfweek and has AJGA Performance Stars that will be handed out to the top finishers.

What’s Next: The LJT will host the Texas Girls’ Invitational on February 18-20 at Victoria Country Club. For information about the tournament, click here.

About the LJT: The Legends Junior Tour is part of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance, which is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern PGA and Houston Golf Association. The tour operates as part of the Texas Golf Association and its foundation. Since its inception in 2005, the tour has provided funds to promote junior golf initiatives while conducting some of the state’s top junior championships including the Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship, Texas Junior Amateur and the Texas Girls’ Invitational as well as the Texas Cup Invitational.

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Hurd, Loya and Parmar Lead Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic

Burnet – Austin’s Sterling Hurd leads the Boys 15-18 Division following the first round of the 2023 Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic. He carded an impressive 5-under-par 67. Marissa Loya of San Antonio posted an even-par 72 and leads the Girls 12-18 Division. Aadi Parmar of Selma leads the Boys 14 & Under Division following an opening 3-under-par 69.

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Division Leaders: Hurd was the definition of consistency en route to his first-round lead of the Boys 15-18 Division. He carded a bogey-free round with five birdies, including three on par-5’s. Hurd, who is looking to go back-to-back after his victory in 2022, leads his division by one with 18 holes left to play. In the Girls 12-18 Division, Loya battled her way to the top of the field. She carded three birdies and three bogeys to give her a three-stroke lead. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Parmar carded four birdies to jump out to a commanding five-stroke lead headed into Sunday’s final round.

In Contention: In the Boys 15-18 Division, Trenton Mierl of Austin posted a 4-under-par 68. He sits one shot off the lead thanks to six opening round birdies. San Antonio’s Nathan Marion sits in third place, with a first round 1-under-par 71. In the Girls 12-18 Division, there is a three-player tie for second place. Austin’s Sydney Givens, Dallas’ Leya Glazer, and San Antonio’s Lydia Portlock all sit three strokes off the lead following first round 3-over-par 75’s. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Austin Le of Houston sits five strokes off the lead in second place. His opening round 2-over-par 74 included three birdies. There is a three player tie for third place in the division after Oklahoma’s Emerson Majma, Prosper’s Grant Clapp, and Houston’s Nate Tipton all carded 4-over-par 76’s.

Weather: Heavy fog delayed tee times for 45 minutes in the morning and temperatures ranged from the low 40’s in the morning to a high in the low 60’s during the afternoon. Winds ranged from 5 to 20 miles per hour throughout the round.

What’s Next: The Final Round of the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic is scheduled for Sunday, February 5th with tee times going off the No. 1 and 10 tees. To see pairings for the final round, click here.

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Delarosa, Arts and Knox Win Winter Classic

Dallas – Dallas’s Ben Delarosa captured his second LJT win at the 2023 Winter Classic at 5-under 139 after carding a 1-over 73 in the final round. Jordyn Arts held onto her one-shot lead to claim the girls division title at 1-over 145. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Dylan Knox claims his first LJT victory in dramatic fashion.

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Division Leaders: Ben Delarosa claims his second LJT title at the Winter Classic after a final round of 1-over 73. The 2019 Texas Junior Amateur Boys 14 & under division champion started his round with a four shot lead and kept the field at arm’s length throughout the day. Delarosa went out in 1-under 35, which allowed him to coast to victory coming down the back nine. After a final score of 1-over 73, Trophy Club’s Jordyn Arts found herself with a two-shot victory in the Girls 12-18 Division. Arts made four birdies on the day, including a pair on holes #4 and #5, one of the tougher stretches on the course. After a tight two-hole playoff, Dylan Knox took home the Boys 14U division title after a par on the second playoff hole.

In Contention: In the Boys 15-18 Division, Prosper’s Ryan Shellberg carded a second round of 3-under 69 to finish at 2-under 142 and secure a second-place finish. Houston’s Charlie Wylie finished solo third after a final round of 1-under 71 & tournament score of 1-under 143. Benton’s Noah McWilliams finished in fourth at even par 144, and Corinth’s Nathan Zmolik took home fifth at 1-over 145. In the Girls 12-18 Division, Plano’s Summer Lee finished two shots back at 3-over 147. Spicewood’s Emma Von Hoffmann and San Antonio’s Dresden Bounds finished tied for third at 8-over 152. Rounding out the top five are Mansfield’s Lauren Madson and Austin’s Sydney Givens at 10-over 154. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, College Station’s Ryan (Woojin) Lee finished runner up at 12-over 156. Austin’s Luciano Follmer finished solo third after posting a 13-over 157.

Weather: Temperatures for the final round at Dallas Athletic Club’s Blue Course were around 40 degrees for the first tee time and warmed up into the low-50’s by the early afternoon. The winds picked up Sunday afternoon with speeds ranging from 15-20 mph.

Course: Dallas Athletic Club is hosting the Winter Classic for the 14th straight year. The Blue Course was originally designed Ralph Plummer and then remodeled by Jack Nicklaus in 1984. Nicklaus won the 1963 PGA Championship, which was held at Dallas Athletic Club. The course stretches out to 6,700 yards in the Boys 15-18 Division, 6,200 yards in the Boys 14 & Under Division and close to 6,000 yards in the Girls 12-18 Division.

Tournament Format: The Winter Classic is a 36-hole stroke play event for players with an active membership with the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. Players ages 12-18 are split into three different divisions. The event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Golfweek and has AJGA Performance Stars that will be handed out to the top finishers.

Player of the Year Points: Ben Delarosa, Jordyn Arts and Dylan Knox all earned 1000 points in the Player of the Year Point Race. Points are awarded at each tournament to the top half of each age division.

What’s Next: The LJT travels to the hill country for the Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic at Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet on February 4-5. You can find more information on the tournament homepage here.

About the LJT: The Legends Junior Tour is part of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance, which is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern Texas PGA and Houston Golf Association. The Tour operates as part of the Texas Golf Association and its Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Since its inception in 2005, the Tour has provided more than $250,000 to promote junior golf initiatives and exposure to the game to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity across the state.

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Delarosa, Arts, and Lewis Lead at Winter Classic

Dallas – Ben Delarosa shot 6-under 66 in the first round of the Winter Classic, leading the Boys 15-18 Division by four strokes heading into the final round at Dallas Athletic Club’s Blue Course. Jordyn Arts leads the Girls 12-18 Division after posting a first round of even par 72, while Cameron Lewis holds a two-shot lead in the Boys 14 & Under Division after a 4-over 76 in the first round.

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Division Leaders: Dallas’s Ben Delarosa carded the low round of the day at 6-under 66. Delarosa rolled in seven birdies, highlighted by three in a row on holes #4, #5 and #6. He currently holds a four-shot lead over five players tied for second. Trophy Club’s Jordyn Arts finished he rounds at even par to lead the Girls 12-18 Division by one shot. Arts recorded birdies on the par 3 fourth, par 5 tenth, and par 4 18^th. Dallas’s Cameron Lewis carded a pair of birdies in the first round, en route to a 4-over 76 and a two-shot lead the Boys 14 & Under Division.

In Contention: In the Boys 15-18 Division, Dallas’s Aidan Dortch, Selma’s Shiv Parmar, Plano’s Alex Huang, Spring’s Asher Vargas, and The Hill’s Ethan Dufresne all sit tied for second after the first round. Each player carded a first round of 2-under 70. In the Girls 12-18 Division, Mansfield’s Lauren Madson, Wichita’s Meg Tilma, and San Antonio’s Dresden Bounds are all tied for second after posting rounds of 1-over 73. Plano’s Summer Lee currently sits in fifth place after a first round score of 2-over 74. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Austin’s Dylan Knox is currently second at 6-over 78. Wichita’s Kaden Leivian, Southlake’s Preston Mohon, and College Station’s Ryan Lee are tied for third at 7-over 79.

Weather: Temperatures started in the mid 40’s when play began and rose into the mid 50’s by the afternoon. Light winds made for great scoring conditions for players throughout the day.

What’s Next: The final round of the Winter Classic is set for Sunday, January 22 with tee times going off the No. 1 and 10 tees starting at 8:00 am. Pairings for Sunday are drawn according to score from the first round and can be found by clicking here.

About the LJT: The Legends Junior Tour is part of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance, which is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern Texas PGA and Houston Golf Association. The Tour operates as part of the Texas Golf Association and its Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Since its inception in 2005, the Tour has provided more than $300,000 to promote junior golf initiatives and exposure to the game to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity across the state.

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South Team Wins Jackie Burke Cup

BROWNWOOD – The South Team wins the Jackie Burke Cup for a second consecutive year with a 27-21 victory at The Hideout Golf Club & Resort.

The Jackie Burke Cup is a team match play event modeled after the Ryder Cup. Each team features 12 players as North Texas takes on South Texas. Each match is worth two points and the team with the most points after Sunday will win the cup.

The Hideout Golf Club & Resort is located in Brownwood, Texas and is hosting the Jackie Burke Cup Matches for the first time. The par-72 layout challenges the players as they must manage their way through the Hill Country terrain. The course joins a stellar list of clubs to have hosted the Jackie Burke Cup including Whispering Pines Golf Club, Champions Golf Club, Brookhollow Country Club, Spanish Oaks Golf Club, Miramont Golf Club, Escondido Golf and Lake Club and The Clubs at Houston Oaks.

Trailing 8-16 heading into the Singles Matches on Sunday, the North Team started the day strong and jumped out an early lead in 9 matches. Over the course of the day though, the South Team was able to chip away and end up winning the 5 matches needed to clinch the cup. San Antonio’s Matt Pawly secured the clinching points for the South Team with a 3&2 win over Aidan Dortch in Match 22. Pawly secured six total points for the South Team over the weekend in his first appearance at the Jackie Burke Cup. Pawly was the only player for either team to finish the weekend with a 3-0-0 record. Eleven other players finished the weekend at a 2-1-0 record.

This is the South Team’s second consecutive victory at the Jackie Burke Cup, after breaking a 7-year drought at Willow Brook Country Club last fall. With the victory, the South Team now ties the overall record with the North Team at 9 wins a piece. This year’s Jackie Burke Cup featured 16 first time participants.

Sunday’s temperatures began in the low 30s to start the day and then in the high 50s later in the afternoon. Winds were a little stronger on the second day, ranging around 10 miles per hour.

Along with the Jackie Burke Cup going to the South Team, players of the year were announced. Austin’s Trenton Mierl was the Boys 15-18 Player of the Year, while Dallas’s Adrienne Ahn won Girls 12-18 Player of the Year and Dallas’s Jack Clancy received the Boys 14 & Under Player of the Year. Tyler’s Sidney Robertson was named the 2022 James A. Ragan Sportsman of the year.

To see all the scores from the Jackie Burke Cup, click here. For more information on the event, click here.

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South Holds 8 Point Lead Over North at Jackie Burke Cup

BROWNWOOD – The South Team holds a 16-8 lead after the first day of the Jackie Burke Cup Matches at The Hideout Golf Club & Resort. The South Team currently holds the Jackie Burke Cup, and can even the overall record against the North Team with a win this weekend.

The South Team jumped out to an early 8-4 lead after winning the morning session of Four-Ball Matches against the North Team. Reese Roberts and Aidan Dortch got the North Team on the board first with a 4&2 win over Ethan Dufresne and Mitchell Maier. Andrew Tucker and Matt Pawly secured the first points for the South Team with a 1 up victory over Lucas Latimer and Rhett O’Rear. Tucker sank a long birdie putt on 18 to give his team the victory. Austin Hofferkamp and Eli Walker Campbell won 3&1 against Connor Henry and Matthew Foster, while Trent Mierl and Grant Yerger won 2&1 against Brooks Harper and Luke Colton. Ryan Lee and Luciano Follmer handled Aiden Tiet and Jack Clancy with a 3&2 victory. After claiming the first points of the day, the North Team got back on the board in the morning session’s last match as Sidney Robertson and Adrienne Ahn bested Jiyu Han and Farah O’Keefe 3&1.

The South Team rode their momentum into the Afternoon session, picking up 4 of the 6 Foursomes Matches. Ethan Dufresne and Andrew Tucker got things started with a 3 & 2 victory over Reese Roberts and Aidan Dortch. Mitchell Maier and Austin Hofferkamp followed suit and took care of Rhett O’Rear and Lucas Latimer with a 2&1 victory. Matt Pawly and Eli Walker Campbell also secured another 2 points for the South Team with a 2&1 victory over Brooks Harper and Luke Colton. Trenton Mierl and Grant Yerger finished off a captivating match against Connor Henry and Matthew Foster with a 2 up victory. Aiden Tiet and Jack Clancy stopped the bleeding for the North Team with a 1 up victory over Ryan Lee and Luciano Follmer. Sidney Robertson and Adrienne Ahn completed the sweep against Farah O’Keefe and Jiyu Han with a 1 up victory to close out the afternoon session.

Temperatures started in the 30s on Saturday, but the sun eventually came out and the winds stayed steady around five miles per hour.

The Final Round of the Jackie Burke Cup is Singles Matches with tee times starting at 7:30 am. Following the conclusion of the Final Round, the cup will be awarded to the winning team or the South Team if there is a tie.

The South Team currently holds the cup, after their 37-11 victory over the North Team at Willow Brook Country Club last fall. The North Team currently holds the edge in the overall record at 9-8.

To see all the scores from Saturday at the Jackie Burke Cup, click here. For more information on the event, click here.

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Harper, Kim and Jackson Win the Fall Challenge

Briefly: Luke Harper of Dallas cruised in with a 67 on the final day to finish the tournament at 8-under par and secure the Boys Division of the Fall Challenge at Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury. Ashley Kim of Westlake won the Girls Division at 4-under, while Henry Jackson from Lantana won the Boys 14 & Under Division at 2-under. This was the first Legends Junior Tour win for all three champions.

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Division Winners: Luke Harper eagled the 16^th hole and followed that up with a birdie on the 17^th hole to pull away from a tight field of golfers to finish the tournament at 8-under 136. The first time LJT winner showed the poise of a champion down the stretch. In the Girls Division, Ashley Kim fired a 3-under par round of 69 to finish with a 3-stroke victory. Ashley was 4-under par on her first nine holes, including an eagle on the 11^th hole. She finished the tournament with a statement birdie on her final hole to post 4-under par 140. Henry Jackson played steady golf over both days of the event and was the only player in his division to shoot under par in each round. Jackson posted matching 71’s to finish the tournament at 2-under par 142.

Top Finishers: In the Boys Division, finishing in a three way tie for second was Blake Taylor of Mansfield, Austin Hofferkamp of The Woodlands and San Antonio’s Matt Pawly who all finished the tournament at 6-under par 138. Rounding out the top 5 was Southlake’s Jason Lew who finished at 5 -under par 139. In the Girls Division, Lauren Madson of Arlington finished second at 1-under par, while Prosper’s Lucy Kate Smith and Dallas’s Adrienne Ahn wound up in a tie for third at 1-over. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Austin’s Luciano Follmer and College Station’s Ryan Lee finished in a tie for second two strokes behind the leader. Houston’s Mason An wound up fourth with a 4-over per total of 148.

Golf Course: Nutcracker Golf Club, located in Granbury, TX is hosting the Fall Challenge for the first time. It was designed by Lee Singletary and opened in 1992. The course was initially carved out of the Leonard Bend Pecan Orchard and still features those same Pecan trees which line its fairways. The course will play to 6805 yards in the Boys 15-18 Division, 6,495 yards in the Boys 14 & Under Division and 5,944 yards in the Girls 12-18 Division.

Weather: Temperatures started in the lower 60s for the final round and crept up into the mid 80s. Bright sunshine and a light breeze made for perfect conditions.

Tournament Format: The Fall Challenge is a 36-hole stroke play event with players ages 12-18 that have an active membership within the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. The 84-player field is split into a Boys Division, Girls Division and a Boys 14 & Under Division.

Texas Junior Golf Alliance: The Alliance is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern Texas PGA and Houston Golf Association. The goal of the Alliance was to allow junior golfers a clear path to the best tournaments in Texas. Each of the three tier-two organizations (STPGA, NTPGA, HGA) conduct events that serve as qualifiers into the statewide tier-one events run by the Legends Junior Tour (LJT). This allows players to compete in local events in which they can earn spots to play in statewide tournaments.

Next Up: The Legends Junior Tour heads to Corpus Christi for the James A. Ragan Memorial on Oct. 9-10. The 84-player field will take on the Lozano Golf Center as players continue to position themselves for Player of the Year and Jackie Burke Cup team places.

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Campbell, Ahn and Jackson Lead Fall Challenge

Briefly: Eli Walker Campbell of Richmond fired a 6-under 66 in the opening round of the Fall Challenge and leads the Boys Division by one stroke at The Nutcracker Golf Club in Granbury. Dallas’s Adrienne Ahn leads the Girls Division after shooting 2-under 70 on Saturday, while Lantana’s Henry Jackson leads the Boys 14 & Under Division at 1-under.

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Leaders: Eli Walker Campbell made four birdies and an eagle on the par 5 sixteenth to get to 6-under overall and one stroke lead in the Boys 15-18 Division. Campbell started his day on the back nine and blistered that side with a 5 under par 31. He leveled out on the front nine posting eight straight pars until his birdie on the par 5 ninth to finish with a bogey free 66. Adrienne Ahn holds a one-stroke lead in the Girls Division after shooting 2-under 70 in the first round. She played a solid round coupling four birdies with only 2 bogeys. Henry Jackson holds a slim 2 shot lead in the Boys 14 & Under Division after shooting 1-under on Saturday. Jackson made four birdies against 3 bogeys in his first round. His late birdie on the picturesque par 3 seventeenth hole got him under par for the day.

In Contention: In the Boys Division, Matt Pawley fired a 5 under par 67 to trail Campbell by one stroke. Elijah Estonilo birdied his last 2 holes to finish the day at 4 under par 68 and is 2 strokes behind the leader. Three players are tied for fourth at 3-under including Jason Lew Southlake, Luke Harper of Dallas and Austin Hofferkamp of The Woodlands. In the Girls Division, Ashley Kim of Westlake trails Ahn after shooting 1-under 71 at The Nutcracker Golf Club. Lauren Madison of Arlington sits in third place at even-par, while Camille Pazouki of San Antonio, Raleygh Simpson of Kerrville and Lucy Kate Smith of Prosper are tied for fourth at 2-over. In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Ryan Lee of College Station sits 2 back at 1-over par 73 with Luciano Follmer of Austin at one stroke behind him at 2-over par 74.

Weather: Temperatures started in the 50s and crept up to the mid-80s under sunny skies. Winds were light as Mother Nature provided the competitors with a perfect day for golf.

Next Up: The Final Round of the Fall Challenge is scheduled for tee times at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 2nd. Pairings for the final round can be found by clicking here. Following Sunday’s play, awards will be handed out to the top finishers of each division along with LJT Player of the Year Points.

For more information on the Fall Challenge, click here.