2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Champions: Polly McCrackin (left), John Lunsford (right)
BESSEMER, AL (June 24, 2021) – Final 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 Thursday, June 24, 2021.
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John Lunsford of Cullman claimed victory as the 2nd Alabama State Boys 13 & Under Junior Champion. Lunsford led round one with an electric eight-under 64, holding a five-stroke lead heading into today’s round. He finished the final round with one-over 73 and seven-under 137 for the tournament.
“Today I had a lot of lows, and it was my play yesterday that carried me through to the top,” said Lunsford. “It feels amazing to be champion.”
Defending Boys Junior Champion, Tyler Watts of Huntsville finished second in a close race within the Overall Male division. He posted three-under 69 for the day and six-under 138 for the tournament.
Graham Patton of Tuscaloosa finished third with two-under 70 for the day and five-under 139 for the tournament.
Polly McCrackin of Hoover was crowned Champion of the 2nd Alabama State Girls 13 & Under Junior Championship. McCrackin finished two-under 70 for the day, and four-under 140 for the tournament.
“It was a pretty slow start on the front nine today, but once I turned the corner, I was feeling comfortable with my shots on the turn to the back nine,” McCrackin said. “It feels amazing!”
Julia Waldo of Prattville finished second, posting one-over 73 for the day and three-over 147 for the tournament.
Finishing in third place, Frances Brown of Mobile posted two-over 74 for the day and four-over 148 for the tournament.
2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Champions by Age Division:
● Boys 12-13 Age Division:
○ First Place: John Lunsford of Cullman, seven-under 137
○ Second Place: Tyler Watts of Huntsville, six-under 138
○ Third Place: Graham Patton of Tuscaloosa, five-under 139
● Boys 9-11 Age Division:
○ First Place: Patton Shaw of Northport, 10-over 154
○ Second Place: Keegan Richardson of Athens, 12-over 156
○ Third Place: Jackson Stubs of Mobile, 15-over 159
● Girls 12-13 Age Division:
○ First Place: Polly McCrackin of Hoover, four-under 140
○ Second Place: Julie Waldo of Prattville, three-over 147
○ Third Place: Frances Brown of Mobile, four-over 148
● Girls 9-11 Age Division:
○ First Place: Jade Neves of Fairhope, six-over 150
○ Second Place: Sophia Pastor of Auburn 22-over 166
○ Third Place: Madilyn Grace Johnson, 73-over 217
Nine-Hole Divisional Champions:
● Boys 6-8 Age Division:
○ Zac Nelson of Florence, 14-over 86
○ Troy Elmore of Valley Head, 17-over 89
○ Maxwell Lamberth of Alexander City, 26-over 98
● Girls 6-8 Age Division:
○ Emerson Peevy of Auburn, 48-over 120
For more information about the 2nd Alabama State 13 & Under Junior Championships, please visit the Championships’ website.
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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.
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