Cordelia Chan of Cranbrook Feature Story

     I have been lucky enough to cover golf in Michigan the last three years and have covered everything from the MHSAA Finals to the LPGA. I was not at the Girls Finals this year as I was in Daytona Beach, Florida and missed some great golf during finals weekend. One thing I did not miss was watching Cordelia Chan and the rest of her superb Cranbrook team. They were well represented at the State finals and all-County teams. Chan is just a junior and here is a nice story.

 

GIRLS GOLF: Chan savors individual state championship

Junior laments Cranbrook Kingswood's near miss at state title

By MARK SPEZIA
For The Oakland Press

A second state title next season isn't out of the question for Cordelia Chan. (Submitted photo)

It’s difficult to fathom now, but there was a time when Cordelia Chan was not sure if golf was going to be her thing.

The Cranbrook Kingswod junior has set herself up to make history next season when she could become the first Oakland County golfer to win two consecutive individual state championships, but did not take an immediate liking to the links when her father introduced her to the sport.

“I started when I was probably about seven years old when my dad (Donald) starting taking me out to the course and showing me things because he is such a big golf fan,” Chan recalled. “I remember not liking it very much and not really wanting to go. I almost wanted to cry sometimes because I wanted to be doing something else, but by the time I was about 11 that changed and I started to like playing.”

What changed?

“I think it was that I started to make some good shots and loved that feeling,” Chan said. “It’s amazing how making some tough shots will motivate you and keep you coming back to the course.”

Chan made good shots aplenty last weekend in capturing the Division 3 state championship. She was the only golfer in the field to shoot under 80 both rounds under challenging conditions at The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale, finishing with a 36-hole total of 157 and three strokes clear of teammate Greer Clausen to become the Cranes’ first state champion. Only four players at any of the four state tournaments posted a better final score.

“I had worked on my putting a lot the past few weeks and that really helped me and I used a driver one club which helped me keep my shots straight which was really important on that course because of all the water, bunkers and trees it has, and there was wind to deal with,” said Chan, who finished second a year ago. “I thought I was playing well going in and figured it would take two rounds in the 70s to win it and I was able to do that.”

Doing that proved difficult with all the hazards The Meadows presents in addition to wet conditions which left standing water on the course. In fact, only three other golfers in the field shot even one round in the 70s.

“The conditions were not great with the wind and the water on the course, but Cordelia stayed focused very well and shot two consistent rounds,” Cranes coach Mark Moyer said. “She has spent a lot of time working on her putting and it showed. Cordelia saved several strokes with strong putting in both rounds. It was wonderful to see her and Greer finish first and second in the state, but Cordelia, especially, will be the first to say it was really bittersweet.”

That’s because Cranbrook fell painfully short of a team state championship. After the Cranes and county rival Country Day both finished with two-day scores of 707, the Yellowjackets were named champions based on the fifth player’s two-round score.

“At the time, it was really tough for me to be happy about being the individual state champion because I wanted to lead us to a team championship,” Chan said. “It was tough to lose the team competition that way. My teammates were happy for me, but it was hard to enjoy it.”

Moyer, who has watched Chan progress from shooting 191 at the state tournament as a freshman to 164 last season and 157 this year, understood.

“Bittersweet is certainly the way to describe it,” he said. “The girls all played great golf to come back on the second day and tie Country Day, but it was tough to think about the fact that one stroke here or there would have won it. That made it hard for a competitor like Cordelia.”

The state title capped a memorable season for Chan, who lowered her 18-hole scoring average by six strokes to 77, including a personal-best 71 in winning the Troy Invitational. She also shot a personal-best 34 for nine holes in dual-match against Macomb Lutheran North and captured a regional title. Chan averaged 37.8 in nine-hole competition.

“I think putting improvement led to the better scores for me more than anything,” said Chan, who has been among Cranbrook’s top two golfers since her first high school match. “Last year, I was probably taking 39 or 40 putts in every round and this year it was usually between 34-36. I played in a lot of summer tournaments against strong competition and read some of Bob Rottella’s books about the mental side of golf which really helped me stayed poised through each shot.”

Moyer feels Chan has probably done enough to earn a spot on the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association’s nine-member Super Team when it is announced next month. The team is comprised of the state’s best golfers in all divisions. Chan was Division 3 first-team All-State a year ago and honorable mention as a freshman.

"Cordelia was certainly one of the state's top golfers last season, but I really feel she has progressed to Super Team status this year," Moyer said. "She just has that dedication to the sport and the hunger to never stop wanting to improve. She put in a lot of practice rounds starting in early spring and really worked on her game. Cordelia will probably be even better next season and will be a great leader for her teammates."

Chan can become only the second Oakland County golfer to win two individual state championships, joining Birmingham Groves' Suzy Green (1983 and '85), but hoisting a team state championship trophy is what will really be fueling her competitive fire.

“We are losing an amazing player in Greer, but other teams are losing more top seniors, so I think we have a great chance to become state champions next year,” Chan said. “As captain, I plan to motivate my teammates to really work hard in the offseason because that will probably be the difference between winning a state title or not. That’s the main goal, but winning another individual championship is a big one too. Hopefully, both will happen.”

AJGA Crowns Young and Strom at 2013 Polo Golf Junior Classic

Young, Ström crowned 2013 Polo Golf Junior Classic champions

Pair collects first AJGA victories at PGA National Resort & Spa

Final Match Play Brackets 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Cameron Young of Scarborough, N.Y., defeated three first-team Rolex Junior All-Americans en route to his first AJGA win at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. Linnea Ström of Hovas, Sweden, edged her final three challengers 1-up to earn her first AJGA victory at PGA National Resort & Spa.

The Polo Golf Junior Classic, which has been conducted annually since 1978, marked the first tournament of the American Junior Golf Association's 2014 season. The 156-player invitation-only field was made up of 78 boys and 78 girls, ages 13-18, from 27 states and seven foreign countries. Former champions include Stewart Cink (1989), Trevor Immelman (1995), Tiger Woods (1991), Paula Creamer (2002), Grace Park (1994, 1996) and Morgan Pressel (2004).

Young, playing in only his second AJGA event, earned the No. 5 seed for match play competition after finishing stroke play at 1-over-par 144. Standing between the 2015 graduate and champion honors were five players who have combined for seven AJGA wins and included three first-team Rolex Junior All-Americans.

“This is probably the best field I’ve ever played against – the most concentrated junior field in the world,” Young said. “Beating the kids I did in Brad Dalke, Andy Zhang and Jorge [Garcia] today … I even surprised myself.”

Young faced No. 30 seed Jorge Garcia of Miami, a two-time 2013 champion, in the final match Friday. After halving the first hole, Garcia made double and conceded No. 2, giving Young the 1-up lead. Young would never relinquish the lead, playing the remainder of the round without a bogey and pushing ahead to a 4-up lead through 13 holes. On the green of No. 14, Young ended the match after sinking a 20-foot putt for birdie.

“It’s an honor to be here and to have won, it’s a great feeling,” Young said. “At the end of this long week, I was just so tired. I was so focused on every shot and just getting one foot in front of the other. It made it a lot easier, actually, not being able to think too much.”

Ström faced an equally difficult track to the final match as Young, facing two first-team Rolex Junior All-Americans, as well as a member of the Second Team and an Honorable Mention honoree. Her challengers have combined for 10 AJGA wins.

In the final match of the event, No. 18 seed Ström was slated against No. 13 seed Lakareber Abe of Angleton, Texas. An accomplished match play competitor, Abe made it to the finals of the 2013 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship in July. After taking a 5-up through nine lead, Ström faced a difficult back-nine stretch, losing five of the next six holes.

“I was very nervous the entire round,” Ström said. “Even when I was 5-up after nine holes I just tried to focus on my own game. She [Abe] started to play good and I made some bogies, but I just wanted to win so much.”

With a 1-up edge after the first of three holes in the infamous Bear Trap, the Swede channeled her inner competitor, making skilled plays from bunkers on No. 16 and 17 to protect her lead. On the final hole of the afternoon, Ström made par to seal the victory and become the first Swedish girl to win the Polo Golf Junior Classic.

“I’m just very happy,” Ström said. “It has been so great to be here this week. Everything has been so well organized, everyone is so nice and the courses have been very good. I have been working very hard back home in Sweden, so I’m just very happy [to get this win].”

           

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Day two match play results from the Polo Golf Junior Classic conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at PGA National Resort & Spa — Champion Course.

Boys — Champion: Par: 35-36--71. Yardage: 7,092. Rating: 75.4. Slope: 148

Girls — Champion: Par: 36-36--72. Yardage: 6,384. Rating: 78.3. Slope: 158

BOYS DIVISION

First Round

Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015) def. Derek Castillo, Yorba Linda, Calif. (2016),
3 & 2

Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014) def. Tony Gil, Vaughan, Ontario (2016), 6 & 4

Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Benjamin Griffin, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2014), 1-Up

Paul Elissalde, Biarritz, France (2016) def. Dylan Meyer, Evansville, Ind. (2014), 1-Up

Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Ryan Grider, Lewisville, Texas (2017),
1-Up

Grant Hirschman, Collierville, Tenn. (2014) def. William Gordon, Davidson, N.C. (2015), 3 & 2

Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Mitchell Meissner, San Antonio, Texas (2014), 5 & 4

Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Wilson Furr, Jackson, Miss. (2017), 3 & 2

Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. (2015) def. Davis Riley, Hattiesburg, Miss. (2015),
4 & 3

Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind. (2014) def. Jonathan Rector, Hendersonville, N.C. (2015), 1-Up

Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015), def. Aaron Terrazas, Veracruz, Mexico (2015),
3 & 2

Andy Zhang, (China) Reunion, Fla. (2016) def. Jonah Texeira, Sun Valley, Calif. (2014),
6 & 4

Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016) def. Michael Pisciotta, Alpharetta, Ga. (2014), 1-Up

Youxin (Robin) Wang, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2017) def. Cameron Champ, Sacramento, Calif. (2014), 1-Up

Yechun (Carl) Yuan, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2015) def. Luis Gagne, Orlando, Fla. (2015), 3 & 2

Hidetoshi Yoshihara, (Japan) Irvine, Calif. (2016) def. Patrick Martin, Birmingham, Ala. (2015), 20 Holes

Second Round
Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015) def. Hidetoshi Yoshihara, (Japan) Irvine, Calif. (2016), 3 & 2

Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. (2015), 19 Holes

Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016) def. Paul Elissalde, Biarritz, France (2016)

Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Andy Zhang, (China) Reunion, Fla. (2016), 20 Holes

Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014) def. Yechun (Carl) Yuan, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2015), 5 & 4
Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind. (2014), 2-Up
Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Youxin (Robin) Wang, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2017), 5 & 4
Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015) def. Grant Hirschman, Collierville, Tenn. (2014),
6 & 5
Quarterfinals
Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015), 5 & 3
Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016), 2-Up
Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014), 7 & 5
Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015), 2-Up
Semifinals       

Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015), 2 & 1

Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015), 3 & 2

Championship Match          

Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015),
5 & 4

GIRLS DIVISION

First Round

Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas (2016) def. Vanessa Ha, (Canada) Allen, Texas (2014),
5 & 4

Michaela Owen, Suwanee, Ga. (2015) def. Sabrina Long, Alpharetta, Ga. (2015), 5 & 4

Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Cindy Ha, Demarest, N.J. (2014), 2-Up

Marijosse Navarro, (Mexico) San Antonio, Texas (2014) def. Ruixin Liu, (China) Orlando, Fla. (2017), 4 & 3

Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. (2015) def. Brooke McDougald, The Woodlands, Texas (2015), 1-Up

Ron Ji, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2015), def. Gabriella Coello, (Venezuela) Winter Garden, Fla. (2016), 5 & 3
Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. (2017) def. Maddie Szeryk, Allen, Texas (2014), 4 & 3

Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015) def. Mika Liu, Bradenton, Fla. (2017), 3 & 2

Kana Nagai, Tokyo, Japan (2016) def. Jordy LaBarbera, Allen, Texas (2014), 2 & 1

Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015) def. Shannon Aubert, (France) Champions Gate, Fla. (2014), 5 & 3

Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015) def. Lydia Choi, Beverly Hills, Calif. (2014), 1-Up
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015) def. Rachel Dai, Milton, Ga. (2015), 3 & 2
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Anna Zhou, Palo Alto, Calif. (2015), 2 & 1
Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. (2015) def. Lauren Stephenson, Lexington, S.C. (2015), 1-Up
Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Nicole Morales, South Salem, N.Y. (2014),
3 & 2
Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2016) def. Muni He, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2017), 1-Up
Second Round
Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016) def. Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2016), 5 & 4
Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015) def. Kana Nagai, Tokyo, Japan (2016), 20 holes
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Maijosse Navarro, San Antonio, Texas, (2014), 19 holes
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015) def. Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. (2015), 2 & 1

Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Michaela Owen, Suwanee, Ga. (2015), 7 & 6

Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015) def. Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. (2017), 5 & 4

Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. (2015), 2 & 1

Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015) def. Rong Ji, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., (2015), 1-up

Quarterfinals

Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016) def. Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015), 7 & 6

Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015), 3 & 1

Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015), 1-Up

Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015), 20 holes

Semifinals

Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016), 4 and 3

Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016), 1-Up

Championship Match

Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014), 1-Up

AJGA Matchplay Polo Golf Junior Classic

POLO GOLF JUNIOR CLASSIC
PGA National Resort & Spa - Champion and Fazio Courses
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
November 23 - 29, 2013

Championship matches set at the Polo Golf Junior Classic
Division finals set for Friday morning at PGA National Resort & Spa

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Four of the world’s top junior golfers remain in the hunt for the Polo Golf Junior Classic title following Thursday’s quarter and semifinal matches. Jorge Garcia of Miami and Cameron Young of Scarborough, N.Y., will square off in the Boys Division championship match, while Lakareber Abe of Angleton, Texas, and Linnea Ström of Hovas, Sweden, will vie for the Girls Division title.

The Polo Golf Junior Classic, which has been conducted annually since 1978, marks the first tournament of the American Junior Golf Association's 2014 season. The 156-player invitation-only field is made up of 78 boys and 78 girls, ages 13-18, from 27 states and seven foreign countries. Former champions include Stewart Cink (1989), Trevor Immelman (1995), Tiger Woods (1991), Paula Creamer (2002), Grace Park (1994, 1996) and Morgan Pressel (2004).

In the Boys Division, No. 30 seed Garcia faced No. 11 seed Sam Burns during Thursday’s quarterfinals match. Garcia, the newly appointed 2014 AJGA Boys Player Representative, battled back from 2-down through 14 and closed out the match with four-straight birdies through the Champion Course’s infamous Bear Trap to advance.

“The morning match was a great match,” Garcia said. “Sam and I were both playing very well. I found myself 2-down with four to play and then I was able to birdie my last four holes to win the match, 2-up. That kick-started me into my afternoon match.”

In the semifinals, Garcia took early control of the contest against the United Kingdom’s No. 7 seed Sam Horsfield. Through 11 holes, Garcia had four birdies and an eagle, eventually closing the match out with a 3-and-2 victory.

“I started that with three birdies which meant I was 7-under through my last seven holes,” Garcia said. “I was playing well, hitting my targets and making putts when I needed to. I couldn’t even feel my hands on the greens, the putter was just doing all the work out there.”

On the opposite side of the bracket, fifth-seeded Young, and No. 20 seed Brad Dalke of Hobart, Okla., faced off in the morning’s quarterfinals match. Young took an early, albeit, small lead at the turn and teetered between 1- and 2-up throughout the back nine. Dalke’s focused effort kept the match alive until the final hole, when Young prevailed 2-up.

“It was a good match,” Young said. “We went back and forth from the very beginning and we battled all the way. He got an early lead I think around No. 6 or 7 and then I made a few putts late under some pretty good pressure so that was a lot of fun.”

Young, playing in only his second AJGA event, defeated No. 25 seed Nathan Jeansonne of Keithville, La., 2 and 1 to earn his position in the finals match.

“It’s a great feeling,” Young said. “I haven’t played a lot of national events. It’s all the kids I’ve read about and seen scores online and things like that, and it’s a lot of fun to be in contention, playing with them and knowing I can play just as well.”

In the Girls Division, No. 13 seed Abe defeated No. 21 seed Lilia Vu of Fountain Valley, Calif., in the morning’s quarterfinals match, 3 and 1. In the afternoon contest, Abe was slated against future Alabama teammate Kristen Gillman of Austin. Gillman was the top seed in the Girls Division after earning stroke play medalist honors. Abe trailed Gillman until the eighth hole when she leveled the match after winning back-to-back holes. After winning six consecutive holes, Abe went 4-up through 13 and closed the match, 4 and 3.

“I’ve been hitting it really well, reading the greens and putting really well as well,” Abe said of her ability to bounce back in the match. “It makes this course a lot easier if you can handle the wind and get your feel on the greens.”

No stranger to high-level match play competition, Abe knows the importance of taking it one match at a time in a field of this caliber.

“All the players are really great and when they cut it down to 32, you know it’s the 32 best players in the field at this moment,” Abe said. “You have to hit a lot of greens and a lot of fairways and you just have to stay patient throughout the day because no one is just going to give you a match, you have to earn it.”

Ström also advances to the Girls Division championship match after defeating No. 10 seed Bethany Wu of Diamond Bar, Calif., and third-seeded Sierra Brooks of Sorrento, Fla.

The Swede had a flare for dramatics Thursday, earning both victories on No. 18. After winning the par-3, No. 17 and putting the match all square with Wu, Ström prevailed with two aggressive shots into the final green, winning 1-up.

 “It was very fun to play against Bethany and I knew right away it was going to be a very tough match,” Ström said. “She started good, making a lot birdies and many putts, but I kept on playing my own game. It was very fun and exciting.”

Ström led Brooks through much of the match, going 3-up through three holes, but was unable to solidify the win until No. 18.  

“This afternoon, I was very happy about the morning but I tried to just start over,” Ström said. “I started really good, I was 3-up early, but then she made some birdies. I just tried to keep focusing on my own game and I just wanted to play the final match.”

The Boys Division championship match will tee off at 8 a.m., while the final contest in the Girls Division will begin at 8:15 a.m. For more information, please contact Tournament Headquarters at (770) 601-8922.

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Day two match play results from the Polo Golf Junior Classic conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at PGA National Resort & Spa — Champion Course.
Boys — Champion: Par: 35-36--71. Yardage: 7,092. Rating: 75.4. Slope: 148
Girls — Champion: Par: 36-36--72. Yardage: 6,384. Rating: 78.3. Slope: 158
BOYS DIVISION
First Round
Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015) def. Derek Castillo, Yorba Linda, Calif. (2016),
3 & 2
Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014) def. Tony Gil, Vaughan, Ontario (2016), 6 & 4
Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Benjamin Griffin, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2014), 1-Up
Paul Elissalde, Biarritz, France (2016) def. Dylan Meyer, Evansville, Ind. (2014), 1-Up
Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Ryan Grider, Lewisville, Texas (2017),
1-Up
Grant Hirschman, Collierville, Tenn. (2014) def. William Gordon, Davidson, N.C. (2015), 3 & 2
Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Mitchell Meissner, San Antonio, Texas (2014), 5 & 4

Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Wilson Furr, Jackson, Miss. (2017), 3 & 2

Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. (2015) def. Davis Riley, Hattiesburg, Miss. (2015),
4 & 3
Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind. (2014) def. Jonathan Rector, Hendersonville, N.C. (2015), 1-Up
Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015), def. Aaron Terrazas, Veracruz, Mexico (2015),
3 & 2
Andy Zhang, (China) Reunion, Fla. (2016) def. Jonah Texeira, Sun Valley, Calif. (2014),
6 & 4
Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016) def. Michael Pisciotta, Alpharetta, Ga. (2014), 1-Up
Youxin (Robin) Wang, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2017) def. Cameron Champ, Sacramento, Calif. (2014), 1-Up
Yechun (Carl) Yuan, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2015) def. Luis Gagne, Orlando, Fla. (2015), 3 & 2
Hidetoshi Yoshihara, (Japan) Irvine, Calif. (2016) def. Patrick Martin, Birmingham, Ala. (2015), 20 Holes
Second Round
Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015) def. Hidetoshi Yoshihara, (Japan) Irvine, Calif. (2016), 3 & 2
Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. (2015), 19 Holes
Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016) def. Paul Elissalde, Biarritz, France (2016)
Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Andy Zhang, (China) Reunion, Fla. (2016), 20 Holes
Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014) def. Yechun (Carl) Yuan, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2015), 5 & 4
Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind. (2014), 2-Up
Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Youxin (Robin) Wang, (China) Lake Mary, Fla. (2017), 5 & 4
Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015) def. Grant Hirschman, Collierville, Tenn. (2014),
6 & 5
Quarterfinals
Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015) def. Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015), 5 & 3
Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016), 2-Up

Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015) def. Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014), 7 & 5

Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015), 2-Up

Semifinals

Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015) def. Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015), 2 & 1

Jorge Garcia, (Venezuela) Miami, Fla. (2015) def. Sam Horsfield, (United Kingdom) Davenport, Fla. (2015), 3 & 2

GIRLS DIVISION

First Round

Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas (2016) def. Vanessa Ha, (Canada) Allen, Texas (2014),
5 & 4

Michaela Owen, Suwanee, Ga. (2015) def. Sabrina Long, Alpharetta, Ga. (2015), 5 & 4

Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Cindy Ha, Demarest, N.J. (2014), 2-Up

Marijosse Navarro, (Mexico) San Antonio, Texas (2014) def. Ruixin Liu, (China) Orlando, Fla. (2017), 4 & 3

Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. (2015) def. Brooke McDougald, The Woodlands, Texas (2015), 1-Up

Ron Ji, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2015), def. Gabriella Coello, (Venezuela) Winter Garden, Fla. (2016), 5 & 3

Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. (2017) def. Maddie Szeryk, Allen, Texas (2014), 4 & 3

Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015) def. Mika Liu, Bradenton, Fla. (2017), 3 & 2

Kana Nagai, Tokyo, Japan (2016) def. Jordy LaBarbera, Allen, Texas (2014), 2 & 1

Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015) def. Shannon Aubert, (France) Champions Gate, Fla. (2014), 5 & 3

Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015) def. Lydia Choi, Beverly Hills, Calif. (2014), 1-Up
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015) def. Rachel Dai, Milton, Ga. (2015), 3 & 2

Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Anna Zhou, Palo Alto, Calif. (2015), 2 & 1

Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. (2015) def. Lauren Stephenson, Lexington, S.C. (2015), 1-Up
Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Nicole Morales, South Salem, N.Y. (2014),
3 & 2
Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2016) def. Muni He, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2017), 1-Up
Second Round
Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016) def. Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2016), 5 & 4
Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015) def. Kana Nagai, Tokyo, Japan (2016), 20 holes
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Maijosse Navarro, San Antonio, Texas, (2014), 19 holes
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015) def. Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. (2015), 2 & 1
Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Michaela Owen, Suwanee, Ga. (2015), 7 & 6

Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015) def. Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. (2017), 5 & 4

Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. (2015), 2 & 1
Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015) def. Rong Ji, (China) Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., (2015), 1-up
Quarterfinals
Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016) def. Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015), 7 & 6
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015), 3 & 1
Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015), 1-Up
Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016) def. Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015), 20 holes
Semifinals
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014) def. Kristen Gillman, Austin Texas (2016), 4 and 3
Linnea Ström, Hovas, Sweden (2015) def. Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016), 1-Up

Flint's Willie Mack wins on the Florida Professional Golf Tour

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MACK, PRESTON & KOERT CASH CHECKS IN FLORIDA
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Willie Mack III of Flint, Mich., scored his third victory on the Florida Professional Golf Tour on Friday at Eagle Trace Golf Club. Mack shot 68-67—135 to win by four strokes. He earned $2,600. There were 96 starters.

Mack’s two previous wins were in February, 2012, at Timacuan CC in Lake Mary and the Indian River Open at the New Smyrna Beach GC. It was the third tournament of the FPGT’s eighth season. Mack placed in the money in the first two events, earning $1,020.

After taking off the Thanksgiving weekend, the FPGT resumes Dec. 7-8 with the 53rd annual Riviera Open at Riviera CC in Ormond Beach. The Riviera Open was one of the foundation events of the Florida PGA and North Florida PGA winter tours, which preceded the FPGT. For information and entry, go tothefloridaprofessionalgolftour.com.                                       

Florida Professional Golf Tour
Eagle Creek GC, Orlando, Fla.     

Willie Mack III, Flint, Mich., $2,600                      68-67—135
Wilson Bateman, Edmonton, Alberta, $1,650          69-70—139
Hampton Ballard, Bradenton, $1,650                      68-71—139
Eric Cole, Orlando, $1,633.33                                71-69—140
Scott Berliner, Albany, N.Y., $1,633.33                  69-71—140
Spence Fulford, Davenport, Fla., $1,633.33        73-67—140
Tommy Schaff, Savannah, Ga., $750                    72-69—141
Drew Preston, Ada, Mich., $750                            71-70—141
Josh Spalding, Bunnell, $600                                  73-69—142
Brock Jansen, Casselberry, $504.29                    69-74—143
Joe Harney, West Roxbury, Mass., $504.29        71-72—143
A-Owen Curry, Longwood, $504.29                      70-73—143
Andrew Hess, West Palm Beach, $504.29          75-68—143
Tommy Murray, Orange Park, $504.29                  71-72—143
Matt Moot, Johnstown, Pa., 504.29                        73-70—143
Tyler Duncan, Columbus, Ind., $504.29                  71-72—143
Charlie Delsman, Colgate, Wis., $390                  73-71—144
David Palm, Jacksonville, $390                              72-72—144
Nicholas Coursey, Lake Mary, $390                      70-74—144
Mark Costanza, Windermere, $390                      75-69—144
Jon Massfield, Clearwater, $390                            73-71—144
Stu Michaels, The Villages, Fla., $390                  73-71—144
Troy Thurston, Ocala, $390                                  72-72—144
Jackson Koert, Sparta, Mich., $390                        75-69—144
Sebastian Schaefer, Germany, $390                      76-68—144

POLO GOLF JUNIOR CLASSIC- First Round Results

POLO GOLF JUNIOR CLASSIC
PGA National Resort & Spa - Champion and Fazio Courses
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
November 23 - 29, 2013

Texeira fires 67 to lead Boys Division at Polo Golf Junior Classic 
In Girls Division, Owen opens with 3-under-par 69 at PGA National Resort & Spa

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Jonah Texeira of Sun Valley, Calif., fired an opening 5-under-par 67 to lead his first AJGA Invitational after the first round of stroke play at the Polo Golf Junior Classic. One of two girls to turn in a subpar round, Michaela Owen of Suwanee, Ga., carded a 3-under-par 69 to take the lead in the Girls Division at PGA National Resort & Spa.

The Polo Golf Junior Classic, which has been conducted annually since 1978, marks the first tournament of the American Junior Golf Association's 2014 season. The 156-player invitation-only field is made up of 78 boys and 78 girls, ages 13-18, from 27 states and seven foreign countries. Former champions include Stewart Cink (1989), Trevor Immelman (1995), Tiger Woods (1991), Paula Creamer (2002), Grace Park (1994, 1996) and Morgan Pressel (2004).

During Monday's first round, the Boys Division played the Fazio Course (6,995 yards, par 72), while the Girls Division played the Champion Course (6,384 yards, par 72). The tournament fields will be cut to the low 32 players following the second round.

Battling 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts of 35, Texeira, who started on No. 10, maintained consistency through his first nine holes, making the turn at 1-under-par 35. With his lone error coming as a bogey on the 515-yard, par-5, No. 1, Texeira strung together consecutive birdies on Nos. 2, 3 and 4. The USC commit fueled the momentum with a 50-foot birdie putt on No. 6, and recorded his sixth and final birdie on the par-4, No. 8 after he holed out from the bunker.

“This is my last AJGA season, so being in an event like this is a blessing,” said Texeira, who last competed in the 2011 Polo Golf Junior Classic. “To earn a medal in stroke play would be a true honor and would just prove that all the hard work I’ve put in the last few months has paid off.”

Cameron Young of Scarborough, N.Y., is one stroke back of Texeira at 4-under-par 68, while three players are tied for third at 70: Scott Scheffler of Dallas, Grant Hirschman of Collierville, Tenn., and Japan’s Hidetoshi Yoshihara of Irvine, Calif.
Consistent play and smart club selection helped Owen overcome challenging elements to card a 3-under-par 69 in the first round. Her round included four birdies against one bogey, highlighted by a tap-in birdie on the par-4, No. 6. A tournament alternate this year, Owen returned to PGA National Resort & Spa after being ousted in round one of match play in 2012.
“My goal this year is to make match play and advance past the first round,” Owen said. “I’ve been practicing a lot and practicing consistency with the wind which really helped me today. I’m just trying to take one stroke at a time and stay consistent one stroke at a time.”
The only other girl to finish under par was Kristen Gillman of Austin, Texas, who carded a 2-under-par 70 for second. In a three-way tie for third are Lakareber Abe of Angleton, Texas, Sierra Brooks of Sorrento, Fla., and China’s Ruixin Liu at 1-over-par 73.

About Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 46 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Polo by Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Black Label, Blue Label, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, RRL, RLX, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren, Chaps and Club Monaco, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

About the American Junior Golf Association
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 6,000 junior golfers from 49 states and more than 50 countries. To ensure scholarship opportunities for all junior golfers who have the skill, the AJGA created the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program to provide financial assistance to young players in need.
            Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex, which is in its fourth decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.
            AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 500 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Stacy Lewis, Vicky Hurst, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome and Morgan Pressel.
Second-round tee times for the Polo Golf Junior Classic will run Tuesday from 7:30 — 9:30 a.m. off the Champion (Boys Division) and Fazio (Girls Division) Courses at PGA National Resort & Spa. For more information, please contact Tournament Headquarters at (770) 601-8922.

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- First Round results from the Polo Golf Junior Classic conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at PGA National Resort & Spa.
Boys Par: 36-36--72. Yardage: 6995. Rating: 75.4. Slope: 148
Girls Par: 36-36--72. Yardage: 6384. Rating: 78.3. Slope: 158
Boys Division - Fazio Course
Jonah Texeira, Sun Valley, Calif. (2014)      32-35--67     -4
Cameron Young, Scarborough, N.Y. (2015)      33-35--68     -3
Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas (2014)      36-34--70     -1
Grant Hirschman, Collierville, Tenn. (2014)      34-36--70     -1
Hidetoshi Yoshihara, Irvine, Calif. (2016)      34-36--70     -1
Aaron Terrazas, Mexico, Mexico (2015)      36-35--71     E
Mitchell Meissner, San Antonio, Texas (2014)      37-34--71     E
Derek Castillo, Yorba Linda, Calif. (2016)      36-35--71     E
Sam Burns, Shreveport, La. (2015)      36-35--71     E
Dylan Meyer, Evansville, Ind. (2014)      36-35--71     E
Nathan Jeansonne, Keithville, La. (2015)      38-33--71     E
Doug Ghim, Arlington Heights, Ill. (2014)      36-35--71     E
Braden Thornberry, Olive Branch, Miss. (2015)      36-36--72     +1
Michael Pisciotta, Alpharetta, Ga. (2014)      36-36--72     +1
Benjamin Griffin, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2014)      38-34--72     +1
Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas (2015)      35-37--72     +1
Ryan Grider, Lewisville, Texas (2017)      36-36--72     +1
Jonathan Rector, Hendersonville, N.C. (2015)      38-35--73     +2
Luis Gagne, Orlando, Fla. (2015)      36-37--73     +2
Jacob Solomon, Dublin, Calif. (2015)      35-38--73     +2
Will Blalock, Gastonia, N.C. (2014)      37-37--74     +3
Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla. (2016)      38-36--74     +3
Collin Morikawa, La Canada Flintridge, Calif. (2015)      38-36--74     +3
Davis Riley, Hattiesburg, Miss. (2015)      39-35--74     +3
Wilson Furr, Jackson, Miss. (2017)      38-36--74     +3
Yechun (Carl) Yuan, Lake Mary, Fla. (2015)      36-38--74     +3
Tyler Moore, Escondido, Calif. (2015)      38-36--74     +3
Justin Kim, Fullerton, Calif. (2016)      36-38--74     +3
Youxin (Robin) Wang, Lake Mary, Fla. (2017)      36-39--75     +4
Patrick Martin, Birmingham, Ala. (2015)      37-38--75     +4
David Mackey, Bogart, Ga. (2015)      40-35--75     +4
William Gordon, Davidson, N.C. (2015)      36-39--75     +4
Jorge Garcia, Miami, Fla. (2015)      38-37--75     +4
Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind. (2014)      37-38--75     +4
Andy Zhang, Reunion, Fla. (2016)      41-34--75     +4
William Register, Burlington, N.C. (2014)      40-35--75     +4
Eduardo Carrete, Querétaro, Mexico (2016)      38-38--76     +5
Taisei Negishi, San Diego, Calif. (2016)      39-37--76     +5
Franklin Huang, Poway, Calif. (2014)      35-41--76     +5
Cameron Champ, Sacramento, Calif. (2014)      36-40--76     +5
Sam Rosenberg, Dallas, Texas (2014)      37-39--76     +5
Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla. (2015)      40-37--77     +6
Adam Blommé, Stockholm, Sweden (2015)      37-40--77     +6
George Cunningham, Tucson, Ariz. (2014)      40-37--77     +6
Zachary Bauchou, Forest, Va. (2015)      36-41--77     +6
Isaiah Logue, Fairfield, Pa. (2014)      38-39--77     +6
Matthew Perrine, Austin, Texas (2014)      37-40--77     +6
Samuel Kim, Irvine, Calif. (2015)      41-37--78     +7
Trevor Phillips, Inman, S.C. (2016)      36-42--78     +7
Corey Shaun, Encinitas, Calif. (2014)      39-39--78     +7
Tony Gil, Vaughan, Ontario (2016)      39-39--78     +7
Austin Zoller, Summerville, S.C. (2014)      41-37--78     +7
Andrew Walker, Battle Creek, Mich. (2016)      40-38--78     +7
KK Limbhasut, Loma Linda, Calif. (2014)      37-41--78     +7
Dawson Armstrong, Brentwood, Tenn. (2014)      36-42--78     +7
Nathan Tenpas, Chevy Chase, Md. (2014)      38-40--78     +7
Jorge Villar, Puebla, Mexico (2017)      38-41--79     +8
Alvaro Ortiz, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico (2014)      40-39--79     +8
Joris Etlin, Frejus, France (2015)      39-40--79     +8
Theo Humphrey, Greenwich, Conn. (2014)      42-37--79     +8
Jose Montano, Bradenton, Fla. (2014)      37-43--80     +9
Jackson Wendling, Effingham, Ill. (2015)      42-38--80     +9
Tobin Niblett, Austin, Texas (2016)      39-41--80     +9
Kyle Sterbinsky, Yardley, Pa. (2015)      40-40--80     +9
Gordon Neale, Dove Canyon, Calif. (2015)      39-42--81     +10
Roberto Lebrija, Mexico City, Mexico (2016)      40-41--81     +10
Christopher Petefish, Danville, Calif. (2014)      40-41--81     +10
Joshua McCarthy, Danville, Calif. (2016)      41-41--82     +11
Andrew McKinney, Danville, Ky. (2014)      43-40--83     +12
Martin Jaramillo, Bradenton, Fla. (2017)      41-42--83     +12
Jin Ho Chung, Cerritos, Calif. (2014)      42-41--83     +12
Jens Verhey, Reno, Nev. (2014)      47-39--86     +15
Jackson Moss, New Albany, Ohio (2014)      45-46--91     +20
Girls Division - Champion Course 
Michaela Owen, Suwanee, Ga. (2015)      33-36--69     -3
Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas (2016)      36-34--70     -2
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas (2014)      36-37--73     +1
Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla. (2016)      37-36--73     +1
Ruixin Liu, Orlando, Fla. (2017)      36-37--73     +1
Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif. (2017)      37-37--74     +2
Jillian Hollis, Rocky River, Ohio (2015)      37-37--74     +2
Nicole Morales, South Salem, N.Y. (2014)      38-37--75     +3
Gabriela Coello, Winter Garden, Fla. (2016)      35-40--75     +3
Cheyenne Knight, Aledo, Texas (2015)      37-38--75     +3
Muni He, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2017)      36-39--75     +3
Bailey Tardy, Norcross, Ga. (2015)      38-38--76     +4
Rachel Dai, Milton, Ga. (2015)      38-38--76     +4
Allyson Geer, Brighton, Mich. (2017)      39-37--76     +4
Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2016)      36-40--76     +4
Jordy LaBarbera, Allen, Texas (2014)      36-40--76     +4
Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif. (2015)      39-37--76     +4
Riley Rennell, Columbia, Tenn. (2017)      38-38--76     +4
Lydia Choi, Beverly Hills, Calif. (2014)      38-38--76     +4
Mika Liu, Bradenton, Fla. (2017)      39-38--77     +5
Marijosse Navarro, San Antonio, Texas (2014)      35-42--77     +5
Michelle Xie, Palo Alto, Calif. (2015)      37-40--77     +5
Dylan Kim, Winter Garden, Fla. (2015)      37-40--77     +5
Courtney Dow, Frisco, Texas (2016)      37-40--77     +5
Ailin Li, Windermere, Fla. (2015)      38-39--77     +5
Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga. (2015)      41-36--77     +5
Rong Ji, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2015)      38-39--77     +5
Lauren Stephenson, Lexington, S.C. (2015)      36-41--77     +5
Marianne Li, Bellevue, Wash. (2015)      35-43--78     +6
Maddie Szeryk, Allen, Texas (2014)      41-37--78     +6
Alexandra Farnsworth, Nashville, Tenn. (2014)      40-38--78     +6
Cindy Ha, Demarest, N.J. (2014)      38-40--78     +6
Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif. (2015)      36-42--78     +6
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif. (2015)      37-41--78     +6
Hannah O'Sullivan, Paradise Valley, Ariz. (2016)      38-40--78     +6
Samantha Wagner, Windermere, Fla. (2015)      36-42--78     +6
Allisen Corpuz, Honolulu, Hawaii (2016)      41-37--78     +6
Anna Zhou, Palo Alto, Calif. (2015)      39-39--78     +6
Rose Huang, Honolulu, Hawaii (2015)      35-43--78     +6
Anina Ku, Basking Ridge, N.J. (2018)      43-35--78     +6
Mai Dechathipat, Howey in the Hills, Fla. (2015)      40-38--78     +6
Emily Campbell, Carrollton, Texas (2015)      41-38--79     +7
Kana Nagai, Tokyo, Japan (2016)      41-38--79     +7
Amy Lee, Brea, Calif. (2015)      37-42--79     +7
Maddie McCrary, Wylie, Texas (2014)      39-40--79     +7
Linnea Strom, Hovas, Sweden (2015)      39-40--79     +7
Alexandra Harkins, Crystal Lake, Ill. (2014)      39-41--80     +8
Jayshree Sarathy, Palo Alto, Calif. (2014)      38-42--80     +8
Shannon Aubert, Champions Gate, Fla. (2014)      40-40--80     +8
Jennifer Chang, Cary, N.C. (2018)      37-43--80     +8
Megan Khang, Rockland, Mass. (2015)      37-43--80     +8
Abbey Carlson, Lake Mary, Fla. (2016)      39-41--80     +8
Nelly Korda, Bradenton, Fla. (2016)      38-42--80     +8
Brooke McDougald, The Woodlands, Texas (2015)      40-40--80     +8
Morgan Gonzales, Chandler, Ariz. (2015)      39-42--81     +9
Emilee Hoffman, Folsom, Calif. (2016)      39-42--81     +9
Sabrina Long, Alpharetta, Ga. (2015)      40-41--81     +9
Kayla Jones, Milton, Ga. (2014)      37-44--81     +9
Erica Herr, New Hope, Pa. (2014)      38-43--81     +9
Vanessa Ha, Allen, Texas (2014)      39-42--81     +9
Taylor Tomlinson, Gainesville, Fla. (2014)      39-43--82     +10
Anyssia Herbaut, Chateauroux, France (2014)      38-44--82     +10
Emily Mills, Farmingdale, N.J. (2014)      43-39--82     +10
Oi Lam Michelle Yan, Bradenton, Fla. (2016)      42-41--83     +11
Taylor Coleman, San Antonio, Texas (2015)      40-43--83     +11
Madison Kerley, Scottsdale, Ariz. (2015)      41-42--83     +11
Kelly Whaley, Farmington, Conn. (2015)      37-46--83     +11
Brynn Walker, St. Davids, Pa. (2016)      41-44--85     +13
Maria Fassi, Pachuca Hidalgo, Mexico (2016)      42-43--85     +13
Tatum Jackson, Mountain Brook, Ala. (2014)      44-43--87     +15
Vinh-Hop Ngo, Newton, Mass. (2014)      43-44--87     +15
Madison Glennie, Clearwater, Fla. (2014)      41-46--87     +15
Jackie Rogowicz, Yardley, Pa. (2015)      41-47--88     +16
Elsa Moberly, Science Hill, Ky. (2015)      43-46--89     +17
maria vesga, Piedecuesta, Colombia (2015)      45-44--89     +17

All Oakland County girls golf team

GIRLS GOLF: 2013 All-Oakland County team a perfect mix WITH TOUT VIDEOS DESCRIBING SELECTIONS

By KEITH DUNLAP
@kd2578

http://www.miprepzone.com/oakland/results.asp?ID=11530 -with commentary

Veronica Haque of Rochester had an impressive freshman year, earning first team all-state honors in Division 1.

Junior Cordelia Chan of Cranbrook was named to the all-state Super Team after winning the Division 3 state tournament.

Country Day senior Ellie Miller was first team all-state in Division 3 and helped lead her team to its first ever state title in Division 3.

Allegra Cunningham and Birmingham Seaholm rallied on the second day to win the Division 2 state title by a stroke.

This fall presented the best of both worlds for many girls golf teams in Oakland County.

There was plenty of young talent on display that signaled how bright the future is for girls golf in the area, but on the other hand, there was plenty of present success to be proud about.

Oakland County is home to the state champion in Division 2 (Birmingham Seaholm), the top two finishers at the Division 3 state tournament (Country Day and Cranbrook) and the second and third place finishers in Division 1 (Stoney Creek, Troy), so state tournament weekend was a terrific finish to a great season.

Multiple players also earned all-state honors, and all of those girls are represented on this year’s all-county girls golf team, which is a nice blend of seniors and players who will be returning next season.

Here is the squad, starting with the first team.



Jennifer Yang (Sr.) Troy Athens — A senior who was a standout player all four years of her high school career, Yang led the county with a 74.6 tournament average to go along with a 37.1 dual average. Named first team all-state in Division 1, she won four tournaments and finished sixth at the Division 1 state tournament.

“Jennifer’s etiquette led by example on how to act as a leader and a lady at all times,” Athens head coach Dan Cooper said. “She was also academic all-state four years in a row and currently carries a 4.3 grade-point average to lead her senior class. To sum it up she is the best we have ever had at Athens.”



Greer Clausen (Sr.), Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood — A rock for Cranbrook to rely on ever since her freshman season, Clausen had nine top-10 finishes and was the runner-up at the Division 3 state tournament behind teammate Cordelia Chan. She finished with a 78.63 average in tournaments and a nine-hole average of 39.67.

“Greer has been a standout player for Cranbrook, leading the team to four consecutive state tournaments,” Cranbrook head coach Mark Moyer said. “As a three-time captain, she has been instrumental in helping re-establish Cranbrook as one of the top Division 3 programs in the state. Her leadership on the course will certainly be missed.”



Chloe Guschewski (Sr.), Stoney Creek — A four-year varsity player for the Cougars, Guschewski improved each season and culminated her high school golf playing days with a fine season that saw her earn first team all-state honors Division 1. Guschewski finished with an 80.3 tournament average, a 40.4 dual-meet average and nine top-10 finishes, which included winning medalist at both the Troy Invitational and a regional tournament.

“Our most consistent golfer,” Stoney Creek head coach Tony Lafferty said. “Chloe was instrumental to the team’s success this year.”



Sophie Kollin (Sr.), North Farmington/Harrison — One of the best players to ever come through the city of Farmington, Kollin closed off a stellar high school career by being named first team all-state in Division 1. Kollin had a 78.5 tournament average, a 38.7 average in duals, had seven top-10 finishes and was one of three golfers who tied for medalist honors at the county tournament.

“Fantastic season,” North Farmington/Harrison head coach Bruce Sutton said. “She was our No.1 player as a freshman and carried that through her senior season. She owns every record imaginable in the unified teams.”



Cordelia Chan (Jr.), Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood — The only player from Oakland County to be named to the all-state Super Team, Chan was incredible as a junior, closing out the season by winning the individual title at the Division 3 state tournament with a two-day score of 157 (78-79) at Grand Valley State. Chan finished in the top-10 at eight tournaments, had a tournament average of 77.0 and a dual-match average of 37.80. She should be a Miss Golf candidate next season.

“Cordelia is an outstanding player who will do what it takes to help the team,” Cranbrook head coach Moyer said.



Lauren Ingle (Fr.), Stoney Creek — An impact freshman from start to finish this season, Ingle figures to have a bright future after finishing with a 79.6 tournament average, a 39.3 average in duals and seven top-10 finishes. Named first team all-state in Division 1, Ingle won the NexTee Invitational by shooting a 71 at Forest Lake Country Club and was 15th at the state tournament.

“Lauren’s skill and competitiveness helped establish her as one of the most impressive golfers in the state even though this was her first year playing high school golf.”



Head coach

Andrea Martin, Auburn Hills Avondale

In her first season as head coach, Martin helped guide the junior-laden Yellow Jackets to their best season in school history, as they blew away the field to win the Oakland County Division II tournament and qualified to the state tournament in Division 2 for the first time ever.



Second team

Bailey Compton (Jr.), Stoney Creek; Veronica Haque (Fr.), Rochester; Caroline Harding (Jr.), South Lyon; Gabby Brackrog (Sr.), Milford; Megan Lam (Jr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Ellie Miller (Sr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day



Honorable mention (in alphabetical order)

Mackenzie Blomberg (Jr.), Auburn Hills Avondale; Simran Brar (Soph.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Lauren Cojei (Sr.), Novi; Jennifer Cui (Soph.), Troy; Allegra Cunningham (Soph.), Birmingham Seaholm; Jamie Greene (Jr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Priscilla Harding (Soph.), South Lyon; Erica Heath (Sr.), Farmington Hills Mercy; Monika Hedni (Sr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Katelyn Henry (Jr.); Novi; Nicole Junn (Jr.), Birmingham Detroit Country Day; Gretchen Klein (Sr.), Birmingham Marian; Naomi Kim (Soph.), Troy; Jordan Michalak (Soph.), Birmingham Seaholm; Rylie Miller (Sr.), Birmingham Seaholm; Allison Ranusch (Sr.) South Lyon; Moyea Russell (Fr.), Lake Orion.

Michigan's Golf Course of the Year

SYCAMORE HILLS GOLF COURSE NAMED 2013 COURSE OF THE YEAR
The Michigan Golf Course Owners Association announces award winner

Sycamore Hills Golf Course, a 27-hole championship public golf facility designed by award-winning architect Jerry Matthews and located in Macomb, has been selected the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association’s Course of the Year for 2013.
Owned and managed by the Schwark family, Sycamore Hills is conveniently located near Detroit, easily accessible from the surrounding metropolitan area and offers a resort atmosphere in an urban environment. An 18-tee, 300-yard practice range and multiple tee position options on each of the golf holes highlight the standout facility. Matthews, a Michigan-based architect, designed the expansive layout of three nine-hole courses to test the skill of expert golfers while allowing novices to enjoy the experience as well.
“We are thrilled and honored to be selected, and proud of our staff and management,” Tom Schwark, owner and general manager, said. Schwark was honored by the Association in 2005 with the Lyle Leeke Distinguished Service Award for his commitment and contribution to the Association and to the golf industry in Michigan. He chairs the Michigan Golf Alliance, a consortium of the allied golf associations in the state for the purpose of legislative advocacy.

Note: The photo is a picture taken from an airplane of four holes on the 27-hole layout. The holes pictured, from left, are North No. 3, North No. 6, West No. 3 and West No. 4. The photo is courtesy of Sycamore Hills.

 

Kate Moore, MGCOA’s executive director, said the accomplishments of the Schwark family, their community contributions and exceptional management of Sycamore Hills made it an easy selection as course of the year.
“The golf course exemplifies what the consumer of golf in our state is looking for -- exceptional service, a quality golf course and reasonable rates in a family atmosphere,” she said. “The Schwark family has proven that a family business has a place in our industry.”
Sycamore Hills will be recognized at the annual Michigan Golf Business Conference and Vendor Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids.

AJGA All-American teams announced

AJGA names Rolex Junior All-America Teams

97 boys and girls recognized as the world’s top junior golfers

BRASELTON, Ga. − Junior golf’s top honors were announced Tuesday, Oct. 29, as 49 boys and 48 girls were named Rolex Junior All-Americans by Rolex and the American Junior Golf Association.

                Introduced by the AJGA in 1978, the Rolex Junior All-America Teams annually recognize players who have proven to be the world’s premier junior golfers. This year’s selections distinguished themselves through their outstanding play in 114 national events, 100 of which were conducted by the AJGA. The Rolex Junior All-America Teams were determined exclusively through the Polo Golf Rankings as of Oct. 16.

                The teams are comprised of 97 junior golfers, ages 13-18, from 24 states, Puerto Rico and seven foreign countries (Bolivia, China, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand and Zimbabwe). These standouts will be honored at the Rolex Junior All-America Awards Banquet, Nov. 24, at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

              
Rolex Junior All-America First Team – Boys Division Overview

Brad Dalke of Hobart, Okla., and Adam Wood of Zionsville, Ind., are the only two 2012 first-team Rolex Junior All-Americans to return to the Boys Division First Team in 2013.

Dalke is a first-team Rolex Junior All-American for the third consecutive year on the strength of two AJGA Invitational victories, the HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods and The PING Invitational, a semifinal appearance at the Polo Golf Junior Classic, and two top-10 finishes in national competition in 2013. At No. 2 in the Polo Golf Rankings, he competed for the victorious West Team at the 2013 Wyndham Cup and has verbally committed to Oklahoma. With Dalke’s win at The PING Invitational, he became the second-youngest AJGA boy to win three Invitationals.

Wood opened his 2013 campaign with a victory at the Polo Golf Junior Classic, defeating Rolex Junior Player of the Year Scott Scheffler of Dallas, 3 and 1. He went on to finish second at the Rolex Tournament of Champions, eighth at The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf, and compete for the East Team at the 2013 Wyndham Cup. Verbally committed to Duke, Wood is No. 6 in the Polo Golf Rankings and a three-time overall honoree.

                Scott Scheffler returns to the First Team after a one-year absence. In search of his inaugural junior title, he tallied a string of consecutive runner-up finishes at the Jones Cup Junior Invitational in December, HP Boys Championship at Carlton Woods in February and the Thunderbird International Junior in May. After finishing T10 at the Rolex Tournament of Champions, Scheffler’s breakout performance came at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship where he defeated Davis Riley, 3 and 2. The No. 1-ranked boy has verbally committed to Texas.

                With honorable mention accolades in 2011 and 2012, Matt Gilchrest of Southlake, Texas, secured his spot on the Rolex Junior All-America First Team after he claimed his fifth AJGA victory at the FJ Invitational. He had four top-10 finishes, a including third-place showing at the Rolex Tournament of Champions and T5 finish at the Thunderbird International Junior.
The other eight players on the Boys Division Rolex Junior All-America First Team are: Zachary Bauchou of Forest, Va.; Austin Connelly of Irving, Texas; George Cunningham of Tucson, Ariz.; Jorge Garcia of Miami, Fla.; Benjamin Griffin of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Collin Morikawa of La Canada Flintridge, Calif.; Austen Truslow of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; and Andy Zhang of Reunion, Fla.

Rolex Junior All-America First Team – Girls Division Overview

                Five girls from the 2012 Rolex Junior All-America First Team return in 2013, including Alison Lee of Valencia, Calif., who makes her sixth consecutive appearance on the First Team. In her final junior golf season, Lee won all three starts of the year, competed for the victorious squads at the Wyndham Cup (West Team) and PING Junior Solheim Cup (United States), and earned the No. 1 spot in the Polo Golf Rankings. The six-time, first-team Rolex Junior All-American totaled nine career AJGA victories, four coming at Invitationals

Also celebrating six years on the Rolex Junior All-America Team is Karen Chung of Livingston, N.J., who returns to the First Team for the third consecutive year. Chung earned her spot after five top-10 finishes in AJGA competition in 2013. The year began with a runner-up finish at the ANNIKA Invitational in January and two months later, she won the Goodman Networks Junior at Traditions with a tournament-low, final-round 68. Chung also tied for second at the Rolex Girls Junior Championship, an event she has competed in consecutively since 2008.    

                Casey Danielson of Osceola, Wis., makes her third appearance on the Rolex Junior All-America Team after previous years on the First Team (2012) and Second Team (2011). In her final season with the AJGA, Danielson finished third at the Rolex Tournament of Champions and competed on the victorious PING Junior Solheim Cup United States team. Danielson, a former AJGA Player Representative, is a freshman on the Stanford women’s golf team.

                Andrea Lee of Hermosa Beach, Calif., was named a first-team Rolex Junior All-American for the second consecutive year. At No. 5 in the Polo Golf Rankings, Lee posted six top-six finishes, highlighted by runner-up showings at the Rolex Tournament of Champions and The PING Invitational. After helping the West Team win the Wyndham Cup, she helped capture the PING Junior Solheim Cup for the U.S. team.

                The fifth girl to return to the First Team is Nicole Morales of South Salem, N.Y., who recorded four top-four AJGA finishes this season. Morales played in the quarterfinals of the Polo Golf Junior Classic in November 2012 and won the Thunderbird International Junior in May. She tied for fourth at the Rolex Tournament of Champions and The PING Invitational later in the year. The 2013 AJGA Player Representative played on the winning PING Junior Solheim Cup United States team as well as the East Team at the 2013 Wyndham Cup.

                The seven remaining First Team selections are: Abbey Carlson of Lake Mary, Fla.; Yueer Cindy Feng of Orlando, Fla.; Megan Khang of Rockland, Mass.; Amy Lee of Brea, Calif.; Gabriella Then of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Lilia Vu of Fountain Valley, Calif.; and Bethany Wu of Diamond Bar, Calif.

Former Rolex Junior All-Americans in professional golf

                Former Rolex Junior All-Americans comprise the top players on the PGA and LPGA Tours. The top 10 of the PGA TOUR’s final FedEx Cup rankings boasts three former Rolex Junior Players of the Year, including Phil Mickelson (1986-88), Tiger Woods (1991-92) and Jordan Spieth (2009), as well as former Rolex Junior All-American Matt Kuchar.

On the 2013 U.S. Solheim Cup Team, nine of the 12 players competed in AJGA tournaments as teenagers, and eight were named Rolex Junior All-Americans during their careers: Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Jessica Korda, Brittany Lang, Brittany Lincicome, Morgan Pressel, Lizette Salas and Lexi Thompson.

                Other notable AJGA alumni who were named Rolex Junior All-Americans include Keegan Bradley, Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Hunter Mahan, Ryan Moore, Webb Simpson, Bubba Watson, Belen Mozo and Inbee Park.

                Titleist, the AJGA's National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Association's success since 1989. Rolex, which is in its fourth decade of AJGA support, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. In 2007, after 12 years of support, Ralph Lauren became the AJGA's second Premier Partner.

                AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 500 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Hunter Mahan, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Stacy Lewis, Vicky Hurst, Paula Creamer, Cristie Kerr, Brittany Lincicome and Morgan Pressel.

2013 Rolex Junior All-America Teams
First Team – Boys
Zachary Bauchou, Forest, Va.
Austin Connelly, Irving, Texas
George Cunningham, Tucson, Ariz.
Brad Dalke, Hobart, Okla.
Jorge Garcia, Miami, Fla.
Matt Gilchrest, Southlake, Texas
Benjamin Griffin, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Collin Morikawa, La Canada Flintridge, Calif.
Scott Scheffler, Dallas, Texas
Austen Truslow, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Adam Wood, Zionsville, Ind.
Andy Zhang, Reunion, Fla.

Second Team – Boys
Dawson Armstrong, Brentwood, Tenn.
Sam Burns, Shreveport, La.
Doug Ghim, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Justin Kim, Fullerton, Calif.
Peter Kim, Metuchen, N.J.
KK Limbhasut, Loma Linda, Calif.
Dylan Meyer, Evansville, Ind.
Christopher Petefish, Danville, Calif.
William Register, Burlington, N.C.
Davis Riley, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Jacob Solomon, Dublin, Calif.
Yechun (Carl) Yuan, Lake Mary, Fla.

Honorable Mention – Boys
Wes Artac, Kingwood, Texas
John Augenstein, Owensboro, Ky.
Connor Black, Humble, Texas
Kristian Caparros, Hollywood, Fla.
Cameron Champ, Sacramento, Calif.
Sean Crocker, Westlake Village, Calif.

Ben Dietrich, Bluffton, S.C.

William Gordon, Davidson, N.C.

Jonathan Hardee, Greer, S.C.

Nick Hardy, Northbrook, Ill.

Theo Humphrey, Greenwich, Conn.

Cheng Jin, Singapore, Singapore

Samuel Kim, Irvine, Calif.

David Mackey, Bogart, Ga.

Patrick Martin, Birmingham, Ala.

Jose Montano, Bradenton, Fla.

Taisei Negishi, San Diego, Calif.

Alvaro Ortiz, Zapopan, Mexico

Matthew Perrine, Austin, Texas

Corey Shaun, Encinitas, Calif.

Jimmy Stanger, Tampa, Fla.
Aaron Terrazas, Veracruz, Mexico

Braden Thornberry, Olive Branch, Miss.

Peter Thorseth, Richmond, Texas
Youxin (Robin) Wang, Lake Mary, Fla.

First Team – Girls
Abbey Carlson, Lake Mary, Fla.

Karen Chung, Livingston, N.J.

Casey Danielson, Osceola, Wis.
Yueer Cindy Feng, Orlando, Fla.

Megan Khang, Rockland, Mass.

Alison Lee, Valencia, Calif.
Amy Lee, Brea, Calif.
Andrea Lee, Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Nicole Morales, South Salem, N.Y.

Gabriella Then, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Lilia Vu, Fountain Valley, Calif.

Bethany Wu, Diamond Bar, Calif.

Second Team – Girls
Lakareber Abe, Angleton, Texas

Mariel Galdiano, Pearl City, Hawaii

Kristen Gillman, Austin, Texas
Alexandra Kaui, Las Vegas, Nev.
Nelly Korda, Bradenton, Fla.

Hannah O'Sullivan, Paradise Valley, Ariz.

Kaitlyn Papp, Austin, Texas
Robynn Ree, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Kathleen Scavo, Benicia, Calif.

Sierra Sims, Austin, Texas

Samantha Wagner, Windermere, Fla.
Angel Yin, Arcadia, Calif.

Honorable Mention – Girls
Sierra Brooks, Sorrento, Fla.
Emily Campbell, Carrollton, Texas

Alice Chen, Princeton, N.J.

Lydia Choi, Beverly Hills, Calif.
Hailee Cooper, Montgomery, Texas
Allisen Corpuz, Honolulu, Hawaii

Rachel Dai, Milton, Ga.

Mai Dechathipat, Howey in the Hills, Fla.
Alexandra Farnsworth, Nashville, Tenn.
Muni He, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
Kayla Jones, Milton, Ga.
Jiayu Kong, Arcadia, Calif.
Marianne Li, Bellevue, Wash.
Mika Liu, Beverly Hills, Calif.
Amy Matsuoka, Newport Beach, Calif.
Rinko Mitsunaga, Roswell, Ga.
Krystal Quihuis, Tucson, Ariz.
Lauren Stephenson, Lexington, S.C.

Maddie Szeryk, Allen, Texas

Bailey Tardy, Norcross, Ga.

Taylor Tomlinson, Gainesville, Fla.

Maria Torres, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Elizabeth Wang, San Marino, Calif.

Anna Zhou, Palo Alto, Calif.

Andrew Walker and Ally Geer added to AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic

     If I had a vote for the Player of the Year for Michigan junior golfers, you couldn't go wrong by selecting Ally Geer of Brighton and Andrew Walker of Battle Creek. Both golfers played very strong in junior golf winning multiple times and both won AJGA events during the 2013 season. Walker was also a part of a state champion back in June. Walker won in Cleveland back in June and had a strong top three finish at the Randy Wise Open back in August. He also won the GAM invitational and became one of the youngest players ever to earn a birth in the US Amateur. Ally Geer competes around the country and won at Forest Lake Country Club at the Tom Holzer Ford All-Star invitational in Bloomfield Hills.

The American Junior Golf Association will return to PGA National to host the 36th annual Polo Golf Junior Classic, Nov. 23-29. Below is the tournament website as well as schedule of events and list of participants. Join the conversation with #PoloGolfJC on Twitter and follow live scoring during the event with FJ Live Scoring.

Prior to the Polo Golf Junior Classic stroke play rounds, Rolex Junior Players of the Year Alison Lee of Valencia, Calif., and Scott Scheffler of Dallas, will celebrate their accomplishments during the 2013 season at the Rolex Junior All-America Awards Banquet at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Nov. 24. The awards ceremony, dubbed “The Greatest Night in Junior Golf,” will also trumpet the achievements of the rest of golf’s next generation by means of the Rolex Junior All-America Teams, HP Scholastic Junior All-America Teams and Jerry Cole Sportsmanship Award.

For the complete field
https://www.ajga.org/MicroSite/index.asp?TN=2013100#InvitationList