Round Two Leader: Chase Kyes of BirminghamATHENS, AL (July 20, 2022) – Round Two results of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship of the Alabama Golf Association hosted by Canebrake Club, Athens, Alabama, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
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Chase Kyes of Birmingham holds the lead after Round Two of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship, firing a seven-under 65. He stands 13-under 131 for the tournament.
“I didn’t really make many mistakes,” Kyes said. “I kept the ball in the fairway and kept it on the green. I kept it pretty simple and easy.”
Trace Bracknell of Tuscaloosa and Ward Harris of Vestavia Hills both stand T2, each posting a 10-under 134 for the tournament. Bracknell finished with a six-under 66 for the round, and Harris carded a five-under 67.
Michael Crocker of Mobile stands fourth, carding a five-under 67 for the round and a nine-under 135 for the tournament.
Jackson Mitchell of Athens stands fifth. Mitchell went three-under 69 for the round and eight-under 136 for the tournament.
The cut line fell at three-over 147, with 67 players advancing to the Final Round.
The Final Round of the 77th Alabama Boys State Junior Championship will begin at 7:00 a.m. off holes #1 and #10 on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
This Championship is conducted by the Alabama Golf Association.
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 24,000 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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