The IJGA began its season of regional events on Monday, June 2, at Village Greens Golf Club in Woodridge, Ill. With temperatures in the mid 80s and the sun peeking through the clouds throughout the day, it proved to be a very enjoyable day of golf for all of the players in the field.
Eric Ogasawara claimed top honors in the Senior Boys division after firing a one-over-par round of 73. Ogasawara made a huge comeback on the back nine, birdying four of his last nine holes to card a 33 on the backside. Matt Lohmeyer (Naperville, IL) was one shot back of the champion at 74, finishing in second place. Patrick Clavio (Orland Park, IL) carded a four-over-par 76 to claim third place.
Brian Bullington (Frankfort, IL) shot a phenomenal round of three-under-par 69, taking first place honors in the Junior Boys division. Bullington's impressive round consisted of four birdies and an eagle on the par 5 eighteenth hole to finish the round. Darren Robbins (Darien, IL) came in second with a 77.
The course proved tougher for the girls’ field, as Marisa Miko (Naperville, IL) was the only female to break 80, finishing in first for the Senior Girls flight with a 79. Cooper Shawen (Bolingbrook, IL) took second place.
There was a three-way tie for first in the Junior Girls division, with three 86s. Julia Radgowski (Frankfort, IL) won the four-hole playoff and claimed first place. Stephanie Delrose (New Lenox, IL) placed second, while Elisa Palluau (Naperville, IL) finished third.
The Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing playing opportunities for its members, conducting educational clinics and events while acting as a junior golf informational clearinghouse.†One of the largest and most comprehensive junior associations in the United States, the IJGA has an annual junior membership (boys and girls ages 7-18) of approximately 2200.
The Association is served and governed by a Governing Board of Directors comprised of 15 volunteers including four (4) representatives of both the Illinois Section of the PGA (IPGA) and the Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA).†Additional Board members are selected based on their commitment to junior golf and include parents, representatives from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), the Illinois Coaches Association (ICA), college golf coaches and community leaders.
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