IJGA Regional #9 at Antioch GCJune 10, 2008Antioch Golf Club | ||
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The Chicago area finally got a reprieve from strong storms on Tuesday, June 10 and golfers took advantage of the beautiful conditions. Over 50 competitors showed up at Antioch Golf Club in Antioch, Ill. to compete for Player of the Year points.
William Stone (Libertyville, IL) was low for the day with a two-over-par 73. Stone’s impressive performance, which included two birdies, earned him a first place finish in the Junior Boys division. Casey Burke (Lake Forest, IL) was just three strokes behind Stone with a 76 to finish in second place after an amazing comeback on the backside. Burke carded a one-under-par back nine score of 35. Kevin Hubbard (Spring Hill, FL) rounded out the top three finishers with a 77.
Ryan Colbourn (Lincolnshire, IL) also made an amazing comeback on the backside to capture first place in the Senior Boys division. After turning with a 41, Colbourn shot an impressive two-under-par 34 for a 75. Kyle Gunther (Brimfield, IL) carded a 78 for second place in the division, and Pat Mathewson (Winnetka, IL) was one shot back with a 79, good enough for a third place finish.
Abbie Horan (Antioch, IL), who has placed first in every event she has played in thus far this season, was the only girl to break into the 70s, firing an impressive three-over-par 75. Horan’s round included five birdies, including back-to-back ones on 7 and 8 as well as 10 and 11. Horan’s great play earned her a first place finish in the Junior Girls division.
Nicole Feierberg (Highland Park, IL) placed second in the Junior Girls division with an 89 and Marilyn Stone (Libertyville, IL) earned third place.
Kirsten Groody (Vernon Hills, IL) took top honors in the Senior Girls division while Kimberly Connor (Geneva, IL) placed second.
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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