Spring Tournament Kicks-Off for HHIJGA Students

Spring Tournament Kicks-Off for HHIJGA Students

IJGT Winter Shootout at Eagle's Point

Kicking-off the Spring season in prime South Carolina weather, the IJGT Winter Shootout at Eagle's Point proved to be a tough track for all competitors this weekend. With Saturday being a bright, sunny and beautiful day, but with heavy rains rolling in Saturday night, Sunday threw a curve ball of light wind and a damp coldness. Competitors battled the tough wet conditions to make for an exciting final round of competition.

Battling for the Boys 15-19 Division Zachary Martin from Pinehurst, North Carolina posted round of 69-74= 143 to top the scoreboard and edge out Hank Haney IJGA student Evan Smith (74-75= 149). Smith started his first semester with the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy 2 weeks ago and is already showing he will be a contender in many events in the future. 

Another tight race was going on in the Girls 19 and Under Division as Lydia Gumm of Radcliff, Kentucky fired a final round 2-under 69 to take home the hardware. Hank Haney IJGA student Moyu Sasaki was a close second firing consistent rounds of 73-73 making a tournament total of 146. 

The final battle for the title came down to the Boys 14 and Under Division as Joshua Allen of Wilson, North Carolina took home the honors. With rounds of 75-76, Allen edged our fellow competitor and Hank Haney IJGA student Shogo Ito. Shogo started the round with a bang, with a birdie on the first but Joshua ended the round with back-to-back birdies to be crowned the winner of the IJGT Winter Shootout.

Look below for more pictures from the event! Next stop for the Hank Haney IJGA Students and the IJGT is The Florida Swing at Innisbrook. Good Luck to all Competitors!