Round One Leaders of the 2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Championships: Polly McCrackin (left), John Lunsford (middle), Jade Neves (right)
BESSEMER, AL (June 23, 2021) – First Round results of the 2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Championships of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by Bent Brook Golf Course in Bessemer, AL, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
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John Lunsford of Cullman leads Round One for the Male Overall division, posting eight-under 64 for the day. Lunsford fired seven birdies and an eagle, holding a strong five-stroke lead.
“I went birdie, par, birdie, eagle, and that really got me going,” said Lunsford. “I’m just trying to do the same thing tomorrow.”
Defending Boys Junior Champion, Tyler Watts of Huntsville and Graham Patton of Tuscaloosa each stand T2, posting three-under 69.
Powell Zundel of Mobile stands fourth, posting two-under 70 for the day.
Polly McCrackin of Hoover and Jade Neves of Fairhope emerged Round One co-leaders of the Female Overall Division, each posting two-under 70 for the round.
“I knew I would have to play well today to put myself in contention with the other players,” McCrackin said. “I just took it stroke by stroke, and I’m hoping to do the same thing tomorrow.”
Neves keeps calm approaching the upcoming Final Round.
“You can’t win a tournament in a day, so I’m just going to hang in there tomorrow and hope that my playing today will take me to the top,” said Neves.
Klare Jamison of Huntsville stands third with a score of one-over par for the day.
Round One Leaders by Age Division:
● Boys 12-13 Age Division: John Lunsford of Cullman, eight-under 64
● Boys 9-11 Age Division: Patton Shaw of Northport, even-par 72
● Boys 6-8 Age Division: Zac Nelson of Florence, eight-over 44
● Girls 12-13 Age Division: Polly McCrackin of Hoover, two-under 70
● Girls 9-11 Age Division: Jade Neves of Fairhope, two-under 70
● Girls 6-8 Age Division: Emerson Peevy of Auburn, 25-over 61
Championship Format:
● 36 holes of gross individual stroke play for players 9-11 & 12-13 Age Divisions.
● 18 holes (9 each day) for 6-8 Age Division.
● The lowest score for 36 holes in the Overall Division (9-11 and 12-13 Age Divisions) will be the Overall Champion.
● In the event of a tie for the Overall Championship only, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play. The playoff holes and their order of play will be determined by the Committee.
● Any other ties in all other divisions will be resolved by matching scorecards according to the USGA recommendation within the Committee Procedures of the Rules of Golf – “Matching Scorecards.”
● Initial groupings will be for Round One. Players will be repaired by score for the Final Round.
For more information about the 2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Championships, please visit the Championships’ website.
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 115 member clubs represented by over 21,000 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service.
AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 23 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation.
Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Southern Golf Association.
For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.
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