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Triangle teen Bhatia wins prestigious Junior Invitational

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kshay Bhatia wasn’t at his best when he won the prestigious Junior Invitational in April, but he took another step in his development as one of the top junior golfers in the United States.

Bhatia overcame seven bogeys for a third-round 76, good for a one-stroke victory at Sage Valley Golf Club in Graniteville, S.C. “I played 2 ½ really solid rounds of golf,” said Bhatia, who is ranked sixth in the American Junior Golf Association.

“To come out on top in that type of event is pretty awesome.”

The Wake Forest, N.C., sophomore shot 68-70 in the first two rounds before losing his grip on a four-stroke lead.

Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg drew even on the back nine, but Bhatia had birdies on the 13th and 14th hole to take command.

“I felt good going into the round, it’s just those final-round jitters that happen,” he said. “I’ve been in that position a couple times. I’ve learned from it, but it’s still something I need to overcome.”

Managing the physical and emotional stress of the game is all part of the learning curve in tournament play. Bhatia once hit a wedge from 115 yards, only to have it sail 130 yards.

“You’re so pumped to hit your next golf shot. It’s ridiculous how much that factors into the game, or any sport really.

Breathing is a big part of that. When you’re under pressure, your muscles tense up. It’s hard to explain. I haven’t really figured the way for me to overcome that situation. It’s always going to be there.”

He may get another test soon, this time in international play. Bhatia currently ranks first in points in the official standings for the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team. He has nearly twice as many qualifying points as his nearest challenger.

The 11th Junior Ryder Cup will be contested between the U.S. and Europe at Disneyland Paris, Sept. 24-25. The American team has won the past six events in the biennial competition.

“Going to France, I’ve never gone outside the country, so that would be cool,” he said. “My family coming would be awesome. Just to represent the USA like 4

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I did for the Junior President’s Cup (last September) would be something awesome to remember.”

Travelling abroad would be even better if the Junior Ryder Cup team included his close friend Grayson Wotnosky, who currently ranks fourth in the Junior Ryder Cup standings. The two are constant companions on the golf course, whether meeting up to practice, or playing together in U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, as they did last May. “We’re texting each other, ‘When are you going to the golf course?’ every day,” he said. “We’re able to play every single day. It’s fun to have people to practice with because golf is definitely a very lonely sport.”

As elite junior golfers, Bhatia and Wotnosky, a junior, could be rivals as easily as friends. But so far, they only bring out the best in each other.

“I don’t think we have a friendly rivalry,” Bhatia said. “If he wins or I win, it doesn’t matter. We’re both happy for each other. We’re always pushing each other to become better golfers and that’s all you want.

“It’s always nice to have competition right next to you, five minutes away. His family is some of the nicest people you will ever meet. It’s a friendship that’s going to last a long time.”

Bhatia, a 16-year-old left-hander, has already racked up some memorable

accomplishments. Last August, he won the Boys Junior PGA Championship near St. Louis, setting the tournament’s 18-hole record with a 61 in the second round and breaking the 72-hole scoring record with a 22-under 66. With wins on the national stage already under his belt, Bhatia is setting new goals.

“The Junior Invitational set the bar high for me,” he said. “That’s a cool thing to look at. But I’m going to step my game up to amateur golf, so we will see how I rank with those guys. It’s just month-bymonth to see how much I’m progressing, seeing what I need to do to get better every day.”

Bhatia, who is home-schooled, will begin to draw more serious attention from college coaches as he moves toward

his junior year. College golf has been on his radar in recent years, but if his game is good enough, he might bypass the conventional route.

“It depends,” he said. “If I can get good enough to forego college and go straight pro, that’s always an option, but we’ll see. I’ve still got two or three years to look at that.”

In the meantime, he can tackle details like managing the adrenaline rush when a tournament is on the line. He can take that challenge to a new level if he earns a berth in the Junior Ryder cup in France.

Pondering that possibility, Bhatia chuckles and dreams really big.

“Hopefully, in a couple years, I’ll be able to be in the actual Ryder Cup,” he says. “That would be pretty nice.”

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Tom Fazio

The first in a series of the state’s greatest golf course architects

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(Editor’s Note: With one of the nation’s richest golfing histories, North Carolina’s portfolio of courses from the mountains to the coast is unmatched in its variety, topography and strategy. So, who do we credit for some of these golfing jewels? Well, the golf course architects, of course.

The first in a series of insights on North Carolina’s top living golf course designers, Triad Golf Today and Triangle Golf Today take a look at Tom Fazio.)

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hen famed golf course designer Tom Fazio came to the mountains of Western North Carolina in the mid 1980s to design Wade Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers, it was love at first sight.

Not only with the majestic scenery and views, and the potential to carve beautiful and challenging 18-hole layouts, but the atmosphere and friendliness of the people so entranced him that he moved his wife Susan and six kids to a farm in the Horse Shoe community in Henderson County because he thought it was the perfect place to raise a family.

And while he made his home in Horse Shoe and later Hendersonville, set up his main design office in downtown Hendersonville and went to the kids’ soccer games and school plays, he also continued what he does as well or better than anyone in the world – build golf courses that people want to play.

A recent Golfweek magazine rankings of the top layouts in America included the Top 10 residential courses in North Carolina – and it almost reads like a stroll through Fazio’s bio of Old North State golf.

Eight of the 10 courses are Fazio designs, including five in Western North Carolina – No. 1 Wade Hampton, No. 2 Mountaintop in Cashiers, No. 4 Diamond Creek in Banner Elk, No. 7 Champion Hills in Hendersonville and No. 9 Bright’s Creek in Mill Spring.

The other Fazio designs on the list include the North (No. 5) and South (No. 6) courses at Forest Creek near Pinehurst and No. 10 Treyburn in Durham.

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Tom Fazio designs.

Wade Hampton opened in 1987 to rave reviews and has been among the state and the country’s top layouts ever since.

And it started a 20-year run of prolific design that resulted in 17 Fazio designs from the mountains to the coast of North Carolina.

“It’s not just in North Carolina, but industry wide we had 15 years from 1992-2007, of incredible growth in the industry,” said Fazio, who is staying busy at age 73, though much of the work of is now being done by his son Logan.

“About 300 courses a year were being built, and that adds up to 4,500 courses. Then the real estate crash of 2007 happened, and since then there hasn’t been growth because we don’t need any more courses.”

And now his courses have been around long enough that he is in the process of renovating some of his layouts. He is teaming up with new owner John McConnell of McConnell Golf to rework one of his jewels, Old North State about 25 miles south of Asheboro.

Ranked fourth among the state’s Top 100 courses by the N.C. Golf Panel, Fazio designed the Old North State layout that opened in 1992.

“It’s a wonderful, beautiful course with the lakefront property,” Fazio said.

“John McConnell and I are doing a long-range plan on renovations and upgrades. John’s going to put some resources into it and it will get even better, back to its heyday.

“It’s a wonderful environment, a great setting in nature around the lake, and it really gives us the opportunity to create some distinctive golf holes.”

With such unique and totally different landscapes to work with – from the coast to the Sandhills to the mountains – Fazio is like an artist with an array of bright colors to paint with.

“North Carolina has everything, so much to offer that if I only worked in this state, I would consider that a great privilege because there is so much variety,” he said.

In Pinehurst, his great work includes the resort’s No. 6 and No. 8 courses, along with 36 holes at Forest Creek. “Ah, Pinehurst and the Sandhills, I love it so,” he said.

“That rolling terrain with tree cover, the elevation changes that helps you so much with framing.

“In mountain golf and its hilly terrains, it’s very difficult to create and style a course,” he said. “The land kind of dictates what you can do with it. The biggest challenge is to fit the golf course into the contour of the hills.”

“His vision of taking a piece of property and turning that into his mountain masterpsiece, as we call it, is just his gift,” said Champion Hills director of golf Mike Steele. “He’s very good at what he does, and he’s had a lot of success in the western part of the state is because he knows how to work with the topography.”

In several decades in the business, Fazio’s style has been most defined by not having a certain style.

While Jack Nicklaus is known for the toughness of his courses, Pete Dye for his unique and sometimes quirky looks and use of railroad ties, Fazio is proud of the fact that he has never been pigeonholed.

“I would agree that I don’t have a signature style.

I guess you could put a stamp on them that would make them appear the same, but to me that’s not necessary,” he said.

“I never planned it that way, but I’ve always tried to avoid sameness. You try to custom-craft each golf course to its own individual piece of property.”

“All of his golf courses look very difficult, but play easy,” said Champion Hills Golf Course superintendent Alan Burnette. “Champion Hills is very member-friendly, and we’ve made so many renovations with the help of Tom and his crew that we’ve been able to keep up with the times.”

With son Logan now doing a lot of the heavy lifting, Tom said he will continue working.

With his six children grown and 15 grandchildren, he spends April through October in Hendersonville and winters in Florida.

Fazio Designs has three new projects in the works, in Nashville, Tenn., Austin Texas and the New York area.

“I would never retire,” he said. “What I do is too easy and it’s a lot of fun.”

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Peter Fountain

Broughton is Back Fountain leads Caps to third team title in last six years

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By DAVID DROSCHAK t was quite an early part of May for Raleigh Broughton. In less than a week span, the Capitals won the school’s ninth 4-A men’s golf championship in the last 21 years and watched alumnus Webb Simpson capture The Players Championship on the PGA Tour.

Broughton and Pinecrest have battled for supremacy in North Carolina prep golf’s highest classification for much of the last decade, but the Caps came up way short of competing in last year’s championship – falling 35 shots off the pace to three-time reigning champion Pinehurst.

“What it did was make us hungry,” coach Anderson Marlowe said of his team’s poor performance in 2017.

“We came in before states this year and played Pinehurst No. 6 three times to get the feel of it. We are a firm believer that you have to come in prepared at states; if you don’t the pressure takes you out. Sure, we needed help from other teams; Pinecrest didn’t play their best. We knew we might need that, but they didn’t play well and we did.”

Broughton sophomore Peter Fountain, whose older brother plays golf for North Carolina, led the way with a two-round 1-over 145, losing in a playoff to A.J. Beechler of Pinecrest, who captured his second straight individual crown.

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more years to try to win one.’ Nothing affects him on the golf course.”

Despite going 42-0 in conference play this season and winning the East Regional in convincing fashion, Marlowe really kept an open mind heading to Pinehurst this year.

“I’m very proud of this team because it probably wasn’t my most talented, but it was the team that just grinded and did everything they could to win,” said Marlowe, whose club edged Charlotte Myers Parks by three shots for its third crown since 2012. “We knew we could have a good season, but just like anything else in golf we tried to build and peak at the right time.

“We lost the states by 35 strokes to Pinecrest and this year we beat them by a dozen. And they had most of their guys back like we did,” Marlowe added. “You never know in this game. That’s why you tee it up. Sometimes you lose

Spencer Oxendine of Jack Britt cooled off on day two after opening with a 71.

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with real good teams because other teams play better and sometimes you win with maybe not quite as talented of a team. That’s what makes it a lot of fun.”

Beechler had the best second-round score, shooting a 2-under 70 that included an eagle on his ninth hole and a birdie on his final hole to force the playoff with Fountain.

Beechler, headed to East Carolina to play college golf, had a stellar Pinecrest career that included three team state championships and two individual titles.

“I don’t know of any other male high school player in North Carolina history that has that kind of success,” said Pinecrest coach Rich Wainwright. “Jennifer Chang is the only one who has had a more distinguished high school career. A.J.’s record speaks for itself for these four years.”

This past fall, Chang of Athens Drive, won her fourth straight 4-A individual women’s crown before heading to play college golf at Southern Cal. Thomas Eubanks of Myers Park finished one shot out of the two-man playoff at 146. First-round leader Cameron Whitney of Ardrey Kell shot a 77 on day two to finish in a three-way tie for fourth.

Marlowe said there were several keys to his team’s title, including playing the regionals at a difficult and challenging Raleigh Country Club, along with a tradition of bringing the entire squad (13 players strong) to the state championship.

“It’s very important for these guys to see what they’re stepping into in the future,” Marlowe said of bringing his younger players to states. “It is the Ryder Cup for high school golf. It is the most pressure they will be under the whole season. For them to come in to see that we can do it and the guys that they play with in practice and beat sometimes can do it it gives them confidence.

And of course there was a motivational assist from rival Pinecrest.

“We consider Pinecrest the highest of competition, they run a great program,” Marlowe said. “We know when we get into the state championship they are the ones we are worried about.”

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layton broke out of a pack of schools in the final round to claim second place in the state 3-A men’s golf tournament at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines.

It was the best finish for the Blue Comets in the state tournament since they won the 3-A title in 2005.

“Overall, it’s a fantastic year for us,” said Clayton coach Steve Moats. “We won our conference, we won the regional and then we come here and place second against some outstanding competition.

We’re very happy to play this well.”

Clayton shot 314-315 for a 629 total in the 36-hole event. It finished 19 shots behind winner Charlotte Catholic, which had identical rounds of 305 for a 610 total.

Charlotte Catholic, a private school, is a North Carolina High School Athletic Association member. The team traveled to events in South Carolina and Georgia this year.

“It is what it is,” Moats said. “It’s like Duke and North Carolina are both in the ACC. One’s a public school and one is private, but they compete against the same people (in the NCHSAA).”

Clayton was tied with Marvin Ridge after the first round and four other schools were within seven shots of second place in a tight battle.

“We knew we had to shoot a good score the second day,” Moats said. “We were looking at 295 as the score we probably had to shoot but we didn’t do it. It’s a challenging golf course and the breeze that was blowing added to the challenge.”

As it turned out, a 295 would have given the Blue Comets a victory by one shot.

The team had broken 295 twice during the season so Moats felt it was a realistic goal.”

Clayton was led in scoring by freshman Tyler Dechellis, who shot rounds of 78-76 for a 154 total. He tied for 13th place in the individual standings.

“Tyler plays a lot of tough tournament golf,” Moats said. “He has a lot of experience for a freshman.”

Junior Brady Hooks led the Blue Comets in the first round with a 76 but he skied to an 83 on the second day.

Hooks made a nine and a seven on two par-5 holes that did him in on day two.

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A Father’s Day gift to golf – Tar Heel style

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By BRAD KING he game of golf and Father’s Day seem tailor-made for one another.

What’s one thing most dads really want on Father’s Day? Often it’s a round of golf — although enjoying those 18 holes with the family … or not … can be more of an individual decision.

Heck, the final round of the U.S. Open always falls on Father’s Day (hint: this year that’s June 17) assuring that after dad’s round, he can kick back with a cold beverage in the Barcalounger and watch the world’s best compete for a national title.

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OK, so you may need dad’s help to buy this special present, but rest assured — he will never forget it. The Caruca is a Patent Pending, single rider, electric cart on which the rider stands to operate. Produced in Holly Springs, the Caruca’s main purpose is for use on the golf course as an alternative to a traditional golf cart, but there are many other possibilities. Riding the Caruca is so much fun that dad will want to take it everywhere. A long, wide wheelbase and low, centralized weight distribution make the Caruca safe and comfortable. Riders of all ages are able to find a cozy stance, and the intuitive controls are so easy to use that anyone can just hop on and go. A sleek, modern body design cleverly hides a powerful motor, front-and-rear independent suspension for a smooth ride, and an adjustable steering column to accommodate riders of all size. For information visit www.thecaruca.com.

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You might be wondering: “What do you buy the golfer that has it all?” Well, now there’s an answer for dads, uncles and grandpas alike … the Range Gripper. Nothing could be more frustrating to dad than having his special day of golf ruined by losing his expensive Smartphone or Rangefinder on the course. The brainchild of a team of Apex-based entrepreneurs, the new Range Gripper provides a safe and secure place for all your dad’s electronics. Range Gripper also reached a partnership with The First Tee, where a portion Continued on page 15

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Of course, dad wants to look good on the golf course. That’s where Charlotte-based Bermuda Sands, makers of exceptional leisure and golf apparel, steps up to the tee. Golfers prefer Bermuda Sands because of their combination of style and functionality that perfectly complements dad’s game and style. Bermuda Sands golf apparel for men includes fleece pullovers, traditional golf polos and more. The golf polos are comfortable and lightweight to keep dad cool during the hot and

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TRIANGLE COLLEGIATE CHECKLIST

Grady Anderson N.C. Wesleyan

Alex Smalley Duke

Blake McShea UNC Wilmington

Ben Griffin North Carlina

Meghan Symonds Sewanee

Emilia Migliaccio Wake Forest

Jessica Spicer Virginia Tech

MEN Grady Anderson, Camp Lejeune Doc Redman, Raleigh Alex Smalley, Wake Forest Eric Bae, Pinehurst Blake McShea, Zebulon Doc Redman, Raleigh Tyler Fox, Fayetteville Gray Matthews, Raleigh Elliott Heuts, Sanford Josh Stockwell, Aberdeen Ben Griffin, Chapel Hill Stephen Franken, Raleigh Ben Griffin, Chapel Hill Jared Chinn, Fayetteville Stephen Franken, Raleigh Scott Pechacek, Cary Spencer Goodnough, Fayetteville James Mishoe, Cary Zane Lewis, Sanford Alex Smalley, Wake Forest Luke Farley, Durham Patrick Stephenson, Four Oaks Hunter Oxendine, Fayetteville Alex Smalley, Wake Forest Parker Gillam, Cary Brett McLamb, Coats Joshua Martin, Pinehurst Jackson Spires, Fayetteville Joshua Martin, Pinehurst Jared Chinn, Fayetteville Stephen Franken, Raleigh Kaleb Lester, Carrboro Thomas Eldridge, Raleigh Patrick Schweitz, Clayton Walter Brinker, Sanford Blake McShea, Zebulon Parker Gillam, Cary Harrison Rhoades, Raleigh Trey Capps, Garner Tim Conover, Holly Springs James Mishoe, Cary Jackson Spires, Fayetteville Jared Chinn, Fayetteville Josh Stockwell, Aberdeen Josh Stockwell, Aberdeen Thomas Eldridge, Raleigh Tim Conover, Holly Springs Brett McLamb, Coats Ryan Gerard, Raleigh

School N.C. Wesleyan Clemson Duke Wake Forest UNC Wilmington Clemson Fayetteville Tech Sewanee Wake Tech UNC Greensboro North Carolina N.C. State North Carolina Methodist N.C. State Barton Fayetteville Tech Guilford N.C. Central Duke Washington & Lee East Carolina Sandhills CC Duke Wake Forest Campbell North Carolina East Carolina North Carolina Methodist N.C. State Georgetown College UNC Wilmington Mt. Olive Appalachian UNC Wilmington Wake Forest N.C. State William Peace East Carolina Guilford East Carolina Methodist UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Wilmington East Carolina Campbell North Carolina

WOMEN School Jennifer Chang, Raleigh Southern Cal Meghan Symonds, Cary Sewanee Meghan Symonds, Cary Sewanee Kendra Dalton, Wake Forest Brigham Young Lauren Ceyrolles, Fuquay-Varina Methodist Megan Munroe, Raeford UNC Pembroke Jennifer Chang, Raleigh Southern Cal Emilia Migliaccio, Cary Wake Forest Jessica Kittelberger, Raleigh Dartmouth Savannah Thompson, Seven Lakes UNC Pembroke Kendra Dalton, Wake Forest Brigham Young Emilia Migliaccio, Cary Wake Forest Jessica Spicer, Bahama Virginia Tech Jenna Nagy, Apex Belmont Abbey Jessica Kittelberger, Raleigh Dartmouth Emilia Migliaccio, Cary Wake Forest Rhea Bhatia, Wake Forest Queens Tylor Whitley, Raleigh Missouri S&T Kaley Barts, Apex Catawba Meghan Symonds, Cary Sewanee Natalie Petersen, Holly Springs Georgia Southern Abby Parsons, Pinehurst Boston University Parker Watson, Smithfield Sandhills CC

1st T-2 T-2 T-2 2nd 2nd 2nd T-3 3rd T-4 5th T-5 5th T-5 T-6 T-6 T-6 T-8 9th T-10 T-10 T-11 11th T-12 T-12 T-12 T-14 15th T-16 T-16 T-16 T-17 17th T-17 T-18 T-19 T-20 T-20 T-20 T-21 T-24 T-24 T-29 T-30 T-30 T-32 T-32 T-32 T-46

Position Field 48 75 68 68 45 60 25 48 25 40 96 75 60 48 60 40 25 54 39 75 54 50 25 60 60 45 75 68 96 83 68 55 45 40 57 63 75 68 48 50 216 50 216 75 87 75 68 68 96

68-73-73 USA South Atlantic Championship (April 12-14) 70-67-69 NCAA Bryan Regional (May 14-16) 73-65-68 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 71-71-64 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 73-74-69 Colonial Athletic Conference Championship (April 20-22) 67-69-66 ACC Championship (April 20-22) 74-74 Eagles Spring Cup (April 14-15) 73-74-73 SAA Conference Championship (April 20-22) 77-75 Eagles Spring Cup (April 14-15) 74-69-76 Southern Conference Championship (April 22-24) 66-67-70 72nd annual Western Intercollegiate (April 7-8) 65-69-70 NCAA Raleigh Regional (May 14-16) 67-69-69 ACC Championship (April 20-22) 70-76-76 USA South Atlantic Championship (April 12-14) 69-70-67 ACC Championship (April 20-22) 73-75-73 Carolinas Conference Championship (April 15-17) 78-76 Eagles Spring Cup (April 14-15) 74-77-72 ODAC Championship (April 22-23) 76-78-72 MEAC Championship (April 19-21) 71-70-66 NCAA Raleigh Regional (May 14-16) 74-70-80 ODAC Championship (April 22-23) 73-72-71 The American Championship (April 22-24) 78-82 Eagles Spring Cup (April 14-15) 70-67-71 ACC Championship (April 20-22) 68-73-67 ACC Championship (April 20-22) 75-74-70 Big South Championship (April 20-22) 76-69-67 NCAA Reunion, Fla. Regional (May 14-16) 73-70-69 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 70-67-72 72nd annual Western Intercollegiate (April 7-8) 76-70 Discover Dekalb Emory Invitational (April 7-8) 70-69-74 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 79-75 Dale Hollow Invitational (April 9-10) 81-76-71 Colonial Athletic Conference Championship (April 20-22) 76-76-77 Carolinas Conference Championship (April 15-17) 70-73-75 Coca-Cola Wofford Invitational (April 9-10) 74-74-75 Clemson Invitational (April 13-15) 76-71-72 NCAA Columbus Regional (May 14-16) 72-72-70 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 76-78-74 USA South Atlantic Championship (April 12-14) 72-77-70 The American Championship (April 22-24) 78-71-73-72 NCAA Division III Championship (May 15-18) 73-74-74 The American Championship (April 22-24) 74-80-70-71 NCAA Division III Championship (May 15-18) 71-73-72 NCAA Pacific Regional (May 14-16) 71-76-74 Irish Creek Intercollegiate (April 7-8) 73-73-75 NCAA Bryan Regional (May 14-16) 72-76-70 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 76-72-70 Stitch Intercollegiate (April 13-15) 73-69-74 72nd annual Western Intercollegiate (April 7-8)

Position Field 90 70 42 24 26 25 95 94 35 25 95 95 78 50 59 60 55 69 55 130 54 59 116

66-72-70 Silverado Showdown (April 8-10) 75-76 Sewanee Spring Invitational (April 8-9) 77-81-76 SAA Conference Championship (April 20-22) 76-69-76 West Coast Conference Championship (April 16-18) 82-87 Piedmont College Spring Invitational (April 16-17) 74-76-83 Peach Belt Conference Championship (April 13-15) 73-70-68 NCAA Madison Regional (May 7-9) 71-70-80 Bryan National Collegiate (April 6-7) 78-76-77 Ivy League Championship (April 20-22) 81-78-82 Peach Belt Conference Championship (April 13-15) 71-71-73 NCAA Austin Regional (May 7-9) 72-71-70 NCAA Tallahassee Regional (May 7-9) 77-75-73 Brickyard Collegiate (April 8-10) 82-82-79 Conference Carolinas Championship (April 15-17) 78-83-71 Harvard Invitational (April 7-8) 73-75-74 ACC Championship (April 21-23) 82-79-83 SAC Conference Championship (April 15-17) 84-81-83 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship (April 27-29) 80-87-78 SAC Conference Championship (April 15-17) 81-79-84-78 NCAA Division III Championship (May 8-11) 74-84-74 Sun Belt Conference Championship (April 15-17) 80-81-75 Harvard Invitational (April 7-8) 91-83-82-82 NJCAA National Championship (May 15-18)

T-1 1st 2nd T-2 T-5 5th 6th 7th T-10 12th T-16 T-16 T-16 T-16 T-19 T-20 T-21 T-23 23rd T-24 T-26 27th T-41

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Eric Bae Wake Forest

Josh Stockwell UNC Greensboro

Stephen Franken N.C. State

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Kendra Dalton Brigham Young

Jessica Kittelberger Dartmouth

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Junior Golf Scoreboard NCHSAA

4A Men’s Golf State Championship Pinehurst CC No. 6 Pinehurst, NC May 7-8, 2018 Team Score 1 Broughton 303-298--601 2 Myers Park 310-294--604 3 Ardrey Kell 299-310--609 4 Cardinal Gibbons 305-308--613 HS Boys Division 1 A.J. Beechler, Pinecrest 75-70--145 2 Peter Fountain, Broughton 74-71--145 3 Thomas Eubanks, Myers Park 75-71--146 Selected Others 7 Chris Sperrazza, Cardinal Gibbons 73-76--149 7 Spencer Oxendine, Jack Britt 71-78--149 7 Symon Balbin, Pinecrest 73-76--149 10 Patrick Carlin, Broughton 75-75--150 11 Devin Phillips, Cardinal Gibbons 75-76--151 11 Chris Kim, Green Hope 79-72--151 16 Biggs Hawley, Broughton 76-76--152 20 Ryan Macri, Cardinal Gibbons 77-76--153 20 Clayson Good, Jordan 77-76--153 20 Jack Marcotte, Middle Creek 76-77--153 24 Connor Jones, Broughton 78-76--154

3A Men’s Golf State Championship

Longleaf G&FC, Southern Pine, NC May 7-8, 2018 Team Score 1 Charlotte Catholic 305-305--610 2 Clayton 314-315--629 3 Mt. Tabor 320-313--633 4 Marvin Ridge 314-320--634 HS Boys Division 1 Ethan Hall, West Carteret 75-68--143 2 Alex Goff, Kings Mountain 74-72--146 3 Garrett Clark, Williams 73-76--149 Selected Others 27 Drew Spurlock, Union Pines 77-81--158 43 Nevin Bullough, Union Pines 83-79--162 47 Cooper Patterson, Northwood 81-83--164 47 Joseph Reinhardt, Union Pines 79-85--164 55 Caine Sivier, Union Pines 82-84--166 61 Charlie Gaenzle, East Chapel Hill 84-85--169 61 Max Canady, Terry Sanford 86-83--169 61 Cam Brown, Triton 89-80--169 61 Ellis Hawks, Williams 86-83--169

2A Men’s Golf State Championship

CC of Whispering Pines Whispering Pines, NC May 7-8, 2018 Team Score 1 Midway 319-320--639 2 Lake Norman Charter 335-332--667 3 Central Academy 334-346--680 4 West Stanly 343-338--681 HS Boys Division 1 Logan Patrick, Midway 71-73--144 2 Zack Byers, Shelby 72-78--150 3 Quinton Metz, Wilkes Central 80-73--153 Selected Others T10 Jacob Steinert, Carrboro 75-88--163 13 Junye Ou, NCSSM 83-81--164

1A Men’s Golf State Championship

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Foxfire Golf Club and Resort West End, NC May 7-8, 2018 Team Score Community School of Davidson 322-318--640 Lincoln Charter 324-343--667 Pine Lake Prep 346-332--678 Raleigh Charter 357-347--704 HS Boys Division Addison Beam, Highland Tech 77-73--150 Pierce Robinson, Thomas Jefferson 75-76--151 William Crook, Lincoln Charter 73-79--152

Selected Others 12 Bennett Barnes, Woods Charter 13 Wesley Aitken, Oxford Prep 21 Parker Groeschner, Franklin Academy 21 Chris McCabe, Raleigh Charter 21 Jacob Bliss, Oxford Prep 25 Henry Jackson, Raleigh Charter 25 Cole Scearce, Voyager Academy 32 Jacob Burgess, Franklin Academy 40 Jacob Girouard, Franklin Academy

84-80--164 83-82--165 87-86--173 90-83--173 90-83--173 90-84--174 91-83--174 88-90--178 84-96--180

CGA

13th Vicki DiSantis Girls’ Championship Pine Island CC Charlotte, NC May 12-13, 2018 Championship Division - 6022 1 Rachel Kuehn, Asheville 69-70--139 2 Katherine Schuster, Kill Devil Hills 73-69--142 3 Amanda Sambach, Davidson 73-70--143 Selected Others 4 Holly McCann, Raleigh 75-71--146 7 Nicole Adam, Pinehurst 74-74--148 11 Hannah Rose Bruxvoort, 78-71–149 Chapel Hill 18 Mackenzie Battle, Aberdeen 76-75--151 18 Rachel Tamaro, Albemarle 75-76--151 32 Maria Atwood, Holly Springs 76-78--154 51 Mara Hirtle, Pinehurst 80-80--160

AJGA

Preview at Carolina Trace Carolina Trace CC - Lake Sanford, NC Apr 20 - 22, 2018 Boys Division - 6665 1 Ayush Bodhale, Cornelius 71-77--148 2 Luke Edwards, Chapel Hill 75-74--149 2 Rasmus Eriksson, Suwanee, GA 72-77--149 4 Daniel Adkins, Holly Springs 69-81--150 5 Jaron Leasure, Virginia Beach, VA 74-77--151 Selected Others 13 Garrett Risner, Apex 83-73--156 17 Kameron Jones, Mebane 80-79--159 22 Chase Hicks, Wake Forest 84-76--160 27 Kunakorn Kai Wen Tang, Raleigh 79-83--162 36 Clayson Good, Durham 85-79--164

TYGA

NC High School Invitational Durham, NC Treyburn CC April 9, 2018 Team Competition – 6,904 1 St. David’s School, Raleigh 299 2 Cannon School, Concord 301 3 The O’Neal School, Pinehurst 309 Selected Others 7 Clayton HS, Clayton 320 9 Marvin Ridge HS, Waxhaw 331 Individual Competition 1 Michael Sanders, Davidson 33-36--69 2 Christopher Sperrazza, Raleigh 36-34--70 37-35--72 3 Tommy Morrison, Pinehurst, 3 Will Lewis (2018), Raleigh 36-36—72 Selected Others 5 Fulton Smith, Pinehurst 36-37--73 5 Jack Massei, Cary 37-36--73 10 Andrew Wilmoth, Raleigh 37-38--75 10 Chris Kim, Cary 38-37--75 10 Jackson Van Paris, Pinehurst 36-39--75 10 Zach Roberts, Holly Springs 36-39--75 16 James Wiley, Raleigh 40-36--76 16 Will Hanna, Raleigh 37-39--76

North State High School Challenge

Kannapolis, NC The Club at Irish Creek Mar 24, 2018 Team Competition – 6,599 1 Pinecrest HS, Pinehurst 294-291--585

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2 Charlotte Catholic HS, Charlotte 298-292--590 3 Myers Park HS, Charlotte 295-304--599 3 Broughton HS, Raleigh 309-290—599 Selected Others 14 Marvin Ridge HS, Waxhaw 330-322--652 18 Panther Creek HS, Cary 337-346--683 Individual Competition 1 Attie Giles Pinehurst 68-74--142 1 Clay Nelson Charlotte 71-71--142 3 Thomas Eubanks Charlotte 71-72--143 Selected Others 6 Will Hawley, Raleigh 75-71--146 6 AJ Beechler, Pinehurst 76-70--146 9 Peter Fountain, Raleigh 76-71--147 26 Symon Balbin, Pinehurst 83-71--154 26 Benjamin Crow, Pinehurst 78-76--154 30 Connor Jones, Raleigh 80-75--155

Peggy Kirk Bell Tour Carolina’s Classic

Sanford, NC Carolina Trace CC May 5-6, 2018 Bell National - 5794 1 Caroline Curtis, Richmond VA 69-73--142 2 Kara Carter, Kingsport TN 73-79--152 3 Yeon Joo Kim, Republic of Korea 81-73--154 Selected Others 4 Mara Hirtle, Pinehurst 75-80--155 9 Angelique Seymour, Fayetteville 79-80--159 9 Halynn Lee, Cary 79-80--159 12 Emily Brubaker, Raleigh 85-79--164 14 Megan Kanaby, Chapel Hill 81-86--167 17 Katelyn Kenthack, Pinehurst 100-99--199 Futures National - 5273 1 Grayson Warren, Washington 77-80--157 2 Noelia Adkins, Bristol TN 83-76--159 3 Macy Pate, Boone 85-75--160 Selected Others 6 McKenzie Daffin, Fort Bragg 84-80--164 9 Heather Appelson, Wake Forest 88-79--167 10 Jessica Martinho-Stansbury, 87-82--169 Raleigh 12 Megan Morris, Cary 87-84--171 14 Carmen Tucker, Fayetteville 88-84--172 19 Grace Greene, Apex 86-92--178 20 Anna Claire Bridge, Raleigh 93-86--179

Metrolina Classic

Rock Hill, SC, Rock Hill CC Apr 28-29, 2018 Prep Southeast - 5868 1 Cindy Song, Waxhaw 76-76--152 2 Anna McDonald, Hickory 82-72--154 2 Rachel Rich, Mt. Pleasant SC 74-80--154 Selected Others 4 Nicole Adam, Pinehurst 76-79--155 6 Kayla Dowell, Mebane 78-79--157 29 Amber Capote, Waxhaw 87-85--172 Futures National - 5230 1 Elizabeth Lohbauer, Huntersville 84-84--168 2 Lillie Smith, Fort Mill SC 84-85--169 2 Autumn Carey, Manning SC 80-89--169 Selected Others 13 Darby Reeder, Smithfiled 88-105--193

NC One-Day Series

Longleaf GC Pinehurst, NC April 22, 2018 Prep NC - 5,549 1 Annabelle Millard, Indian Trail 2 Emily Song, Charlotte 3 Cindy Song, Waxhaw 3 Maria Atwood, Holly Springs Selected Others 7 Angelique Seymour, Fayetteville 9 Claire Patrick, Creedmoor 12 Hailey Pendleton, Waxhaw 13 Mara Hirtle, Pinehurst 13 Anika Bhatnagar, Cary

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13 Toni Blackwell, Fayetteville Futures NC - 5,026 1 Tyler Spriggs, Cary 2 Heather Appelson, Wake Forest 3 Autumn Carey, Manning SC Selected Others 6 Tindra Larsson, Cary 6 Ava Lucas, Raleigh 10 Anna Claire Bridge, Raleigh 12 Emily Mathews, Mebane 12 Kitson O’Neal, Pinehurst 14 Catherine Vivongsy, Wake Forest 14 Natalie Martinho-Stansbury, Raleigh Discovery NC - 1,786 1 Ellen Yu, High Point 2 Gracie Song, Waxhaw 2 Jenna Kim, Raleigh Selected Others 4 Emerson Dever, Durham 10 Kendall Manuel, Durham

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or the 12th time in program history and the second time in four years, the Methodist University men’s golf team is the NCAA Division III national champion, winning the title in mid May at Grandover Resort in Greensboro. The dozen national championships by the Fayetteville-based school ties Cal State Stanislaus, which is now a Division II pro-

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18 Madison Srinivasa, Raleigh 19 Elizabeth Dull, Clayton

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Women’s Health Classic Junior Challenge

86 86 88 89 89 91 91 38 39 39 40 56

Southeast Classic

Chevy Chase, MD Columbia CC April 14-15, 2018 Bell National - 5867 1 Kara Carter, Kingsport TN 2 Nicole Adam, Pinehurst 2 Karlee Vardas, Lexington SC Selected Others 18 Angelique Seymour, Fayetteville Futures National - 5028 1 Ella Kue, King Mountain 2 Kelli Scheck, Greensboro GA 3 Amber Capote, Waxhaw Selected Others 26 Darby Reeder, Smithfiled

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76-70--146 74-73--147 74-73--147 77-84--161 74-73--147 73-78--151 79-76--155 97-93--190

presented by Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts Greenville, NC, Greenville CC April 7-8, 2018 Bell National – 6,020 1 Riley Hamilton, Reidsville 74-76--150 2 Madison Isaacson, Greensboro 79-72--151 2 Melissa Meng, Blacksburg VA 75-76--151 Selected Others 10 Hailey Freedman, Chapel Hill 80-78--158 10 Lotte Fox, Raleigh 81-77--158 21 Mara Hirtle, Pinehurst 83-80--163 25 Mackenzie Battle, Aberdeen 82-83--165 26 Maria Atwood, Holly Springs 80-86--166 26 Emily Brubaker, Raleigh 88-78--166 28 Carson Jenkins, Raleigh 81-88--169 Prep Preview - 5800 1 Ella Kue, King Mountain 80-79--159 2 Carly Whittington, Kinder LA 76-84--160 2 Annabelle Jennings, 80-80—160 Chesapeake VA Selected Others 6 Toni Blackwell, Fayetteville 87-78--165 8 Halynn Lee, Cary 79-88--167 12 McKenzie Daffin, Fort Bragg 89-84--173 14 Erin Singleton, Apex 89-88--177 17 Katelyn Kenthack, Pinehurst 90-90--180 Futures National - 5218 1 Liza Lapeyre, New Orleans LA 77-83--160 2 Megan Morris, Cary 80-82--162 3 Amelia Cho, Ashburn VA 82-86--168 3 Reagan Southerland, Atlanta GA 81-87--168 Selected Others 7 Kinsley Smith, Raleigh 85-85--170 8 Natalie Martinho-Stansbury, Raleigh 78-95--173 9 Ava Lucas, Raleigh 85-89--174 9 Heather Appelson, Wake Forest 84-90--174 14 Jessica Martinho-Stansbury, 88-95--183 Raleigh 15 Catherine Vivongsy, Wake Forest 95-89--184 15 Anna Claire Bridge, Raleigh 88-96--184

Methodist captures 12th national title

By DAVID DROSCHAK

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gram, for the most in Division III history.

Three of those championships have come since 2010, while no other school has won more than once in that span.

“I’m so proud of my team,” said coach Steve Conley. “They worked extremely hard this year. We lost three All-American seniors last year so they had to step up their level of play for us to stay competitive. D3 golf is so deep and it’s extremely

102-100--202 122-112--234

Greenwood, SC The Links at Stoney Point Mar 24-25, 2018 Bell National - 6164 1 Kayla Smith, Burlington 74-76--150 2 Lauren Freyvogel, Gibsonia PA 76-75--151 3 Riley Smyth, Cary 79-73--152 Selected Others 12 Hailey Freedman, Chapel Hill 76-83--159 19 Hannah Rose Bruxvoort, 77-85--162 Chapel Hill

North Carolina Classic

Sapona Ridge CC Lexington, NC March 24, 2018 Prep NC - 5,759 1 Sasha Hayes, Winston Salem 2 Maria Atwood, Holly Springs 3 Sophie Holland, Cornelius 3 Kerington Lamb, Easley SC Selected Others 6 Angelique Seymour, Fayetteville 8 Carson Jenkins, Raleigh 11 Lotte Fox, Raleigh 13 Kayla Dowell, Mebane 15 Katelyn Kenthack, Pinehurst 19 Mara Hirtle, Pinehurst 28 Emily Brubaker, Raleigh Futures National - 5,200 1 Annabelle Millard, Indian Trail 2 Hannah Lydic, Ocean View DE 3 Cori Langford, Blythewood SC Selected Others 5 McKenzie Daffin, Fort Bragg 15 Megan Morris, Cary 18 Grace Greene, Apex 19 Anna Claire Bridge, Raleigh 21 Heather Appelson, Wake Forest

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Boys (High School, graduation year) 1 Akshay Bhatia, Wake Forest (Home School, 2020) 2 Peter Foundation, Raleigh (Broughton HS, 2020) 3 Jackson Van Paris (O’Neal School, 2021) 4 Quinn Riley, Raleigh (Athens Drive, 2018) 5 A.J. Beechler, Pinehurst (Pinecrest, 2018) 6 Fulton Smith, Pinehurst (O’Neal School, 2019) 7 Spencer Oxendine, Fayetteville (Jack Britt HS, 2019) 8 Chris Kim, Cary (Green Hope, 2019) 9 Attie Giles, Pinehurst (Pinecrest, 2018) 10 Jack Massei, Cary (Green Hope, 2018) Girls (High School, graduation year) 1 Gina Kim, Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill HS, 2018) 2 Nicole Adam, Pinehurst (O’Neal School, 2020) 3 Haeley Wotnosky, Wake Forest (S. Wake Academy, 2018) 4 Hannah Rose Bruxvoort, Chapel Hill (Cardinal Gibbons, 2018) 5 Holly McCann, Raleigh (Ravenscroft, 2019) 6 Mackenzie Battle, Aberdeen (Pinecrest, 2018) 7 Riley Smyth, Cary (Cardinal Gibbons, 2018) 8 Katharina Floyd (Northwood HS, 2020) 9 Lotte Fox, Raleigh (Wakefield HS, 2020) 10 Hailey Freedman (Cardinal Gibbons, 2018) Source: Tarheel Youth Golf Association as of 5/1/18

difficult to win. It was a team effort as everyone contributed.”

The Monarchs finished at 7-over par, 11 strokes better than Washington & Lee. Guilford, the host school, came in fifth.

Dan Shepherd shot a 2-under 286 (72-72-69) to finish in a tie for third – the best individual finisher for the national champions.

“And Aaron Purviance from WinstonSalem started his career and ended his career at Grandover Resort with two National Championships,” added Conley. www.trianglegolf.com

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CGA Men Majors/Qualifiers Four-Ball Championships Sept. 28-30 – 23nd N.C. Four-Ball Championship, 12 Oaks, Holly Springs N.C. Amateur June 14-17 – 58th N.C. Amateur Championship, River Landing, Wallace Carolinas Amateur June 21 – Qualifier, Mill Creek, Mebane June 22 – Qualifier, Cedar Rock, Lenoir June 25 – Qualifier, Verdict Ridge, Denver June 29 – Qualifier, Compass Point, Leland July 2 - Qualifier, 12 Oaks, Holly Springs July 12-15 – 104th Carolinas Amateur Championship, CC of North Carolina (Dogwood) Pinehurst N.C. Amateur Match Play Championship June 21 – Qualifier, Mill Creek, Mebane June 22 – Qualifier, Cedar Rock, Lenoir June 25 – Qualifier, Verdict Ridge, Denver June 29 – Qualifier, Compass Point, Leland July 2 – Qualifier, 12 Oaks, Holly Springs Aug. 1-5 – 9th N.C. Amateur Match Play Championship, Gaston CC, Gastonia N.C. Mid-Amateur Championship Aug. 22 – Qualifier, Monroe CC, Monroe Aug. 25 – Qualifier, Beechwood CC, Ahoskie Aug. 27 – Qualifier, Cabarrus CC, Concord Aug. 29 – Qualifier, Carolina Trace, Sanford

CGA Senior Men Majors and Qualifiers Aug. 9-11 – 18th North Carolina Senior Four-Ball Championship, Old Chatham GC, Durham Aug. 21 - Cobblestone Park, Blythewood, SC Aug. 23 - Holly Ridge GL, Archdale, NC Aug. 25 - Beechwood CC, Ahoskie, NC Aug. 28 - Cabarrus CC, Concord, NC Aug. 30 - Carolina Trace (Lake), Sanford, NC

CGA Women Majors June 3-5 – 92nd Carolinas Women’s Amateur Championship, Green Valley CC, Greenville, SC June 22-24 – NCWGA Amateur Championship, Ironwood G&CC, Greenville July 24-26 – 21st Carolinas Women’s Match Play, North Ridge CC, Raleigh July 16-18 – 62nd Carolinas-Virginia Women’s Team Matches, Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC July 20 – 21st Carolinas Parent-Child, Pinehurst Area Courses Aug. 4-5 – 41st Carolinas Women’s Four-Ball, Prestwick CC, Myrtle Beach Aug. 18-19 – 13th Carolinas Mixed Team Championship, Pinehurst TBA, Pinehurst.

Sept. 26-27 – 20th Carolinas Senior Women’s Amateur, Members Club at Wildewood, Columbia, SC Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 – 2nd Carolinas Women’s Club Team, Mid Pines, Southern Pines Nov. 10-11 – 8th Carolinas Net Amateur Championship, Prestwick CC, Myrtle Beach, SC

CGA Other May 18-20 – 3rd Carolinian Amateur, Keith Hills Country Club, Buies Creek July 20 – 52st Carolinas Father-Son Championship, Pinehurst Area Courses, Pinehurst.

July 20 – 21st Carolinas Parent-Child Championship, Pinehurst Area Courses, Pinehurst.

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Aug. 18-19 – 13th Carolinas Mixed-Team Championship, Pinehurst TBA, Pinehurst.

Captain’s Choice/Charity June 1 – 25th Annual Kernersville Civitan Golf Tournament, Pine Knolls, Kernersville, Don Berrier 336-345-2653.

June 2 – George C. Simkins, Jr. Memorial Golf Classic, Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, Contact golf@sitinmovement.org.

June 8 – Winston-Salem Scottish Rite Masonic Charity Golf Tournament, Meadowlands, Winston-Salem, Chris Pearman 336-601-5444.

June 14 – 2nd Annual Sharon Hardy Memorial Par-3 Tournament, Hardy’s Custom Golf, Dobson, Contact Ashley Mills 336-386-8211.

June 16 – Hooter's tournament, Plantation G.C. 336-342-6191.

June 23 – United Christian Ministries, Plantation G.C. 336-342-6191.

June 23 – 3rd Annual Larry Barham & Ace Kirkman Memorial Golf Tournament, Gillespie Park, Greensboro. 336-373-5852.

June 30 – First Annual Johnnie Bell Garland Memorial Golf Tournament, Plantation G.C. 336-342-6191.

August 25 – Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,Inc 2nd Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, Reynolds Park GC, Winston-Salem.

Two-person teams. Donnie Holt 336-240-1036 or Benny Murrill 336-407-1848.

Amateur Individual May 4-6 – Halifax Country Golf Tournament, Ironwood, Emerald, Carolina Colours GC, Greenville and New Bern. Flighted men, seniors and women, Bristol Martin Jr. 434-471-1212.

May 19-20 – Brookwood Amateur, Brookwood GC, Whitsett. Medal play in flights. Also senior division. 336-449-5544.

May 26-27 – High Point Memorial, Blair Park GC, High Point. Medal play in flights. 336-883-3497.

May 26-27 – Durham Amateur, Hillandale GC, Durham. Medal play in flights. 919-286-4211.

June 1-3 – Asheboro City Amateur, Asheboro Municipal, Holly Ridge GL, Pinewood CC. (Randolph County residents only). 336-625-4158.

June 1-3 – Alamance County Open Amateur, Indian Valley GC. Medal play in flights. Not restricted to Alamance residents. 336-584-7871.

June 9-10 – Bob Howerton Invitational, Kinderton CC, Clarksville, Va. 434-374-8822.

June 18-24 – Herald-Sun Classic, Hillandale GC, Durham. Medal play qualifier, then match play in flights. 919-286-4211.

June 23-24 – Graham City Amateur, Southwick GC, Graham. Medal play in flights. 336-227-2582.

June 23-24 – Chair City Open, Winding Creek GC, Thomasville. Medal play in flights.

336-475-5580.

June 23-24 – Wake County Amateur, Pine Hollow GC, Clayton. Medal play in flights. Not restricted to Wake County residents. 919-553-4554.

July 7-8 – Joe Wood Memorial, Cedarbrook CC, Elkin. Medal play in flights. 336-835-2320.

July 14-15 – Danville Invitational, Danville GC, Va.. Medal play in flights. 434-792-7225.

July 21-22 – Max Thore Memorial, Wolf Creek GC, Reidsville. Individual tournament (championship flight only) combined with two-man flighted bestball. 336-349-7660.

July 27-29 – Cardinal Amateur, Sedgefield CC (Pete Dye Course), Greensboro.

July 28-29 – B.S. Open, first round at Brookwood GC, second round at Southwick GC. Medal play in flights. 336-227-2582 or 336-449-5544.

July 28-29 – 32nd Dugan Aycock Davidson County Amateur, Lexington GC. Medal play in flights. 336-248-3950.

July 28-29 – The Triad Amateur Golf Classic, 36 holes stroke play. Ages 16-over. High Point CC Willow Creek course. 336-869-2416.

July 28-29 – 57th annual Chatmoss Invitational, Chatmoss CC, Martinsville. Medal play in flights.

Also senior division. 276-638-7648.

Aug. 3-5 – 71st Forsyth County Amateur Invitational, Reynolds Park GC, Pine Knolls GC, Tanglewood (Reynolds). Medal play in flights.

Todd Barr 336-734-1212.

Aug. 4-5 – Holly Ridge Charity Classic in memory of John Ridge and Jerry Davis, Holly Ridge GL, Archdale. Medal play in flights. Optional shootout on Aug. 3. 336-861-4653.

Aug. 11-12 – Crooked Tree Amateur, Crooked Tree GC, Brown Summit. Medal play in flights.

336-656-3211.

Aug. 25-26 – 50th annual Tech Authority Reidsville Invitational, Pennrose Park CC, Reidsville. Medal play in flights. 336-349-5163.

Golfweek Amateur Tour 252-864-9161 June 2 – The Preserve at Jordan Lake, Chapel Hill June 9 – Greensboro National, Summerfield June 30 – Little River, Carthage July 7 – Carolina Trace (Lake), Sanford July 14 – Reedy Creek, Four Oaks July 28 – Grandover Resort (East), Greensboro Aug. 4 – Pinewild (Holly), Pinehurst Aug. 11 – Mill Creek GC, Mebane Aug. 18 – Bryan Park (Championship), Brown Summit Aug. 31 -- Barefoot Resort (Fazio), North Myrtle Beach, SC

Senior Amateur Tour (ages 50-over) 910-964-1547 June 7 – Wildwood Green, Raleigh June 14 – Colonial CC, Thomasville June 21 – River Ridge GC, Raleigh June 28 – Little River GC, Carthage July 12 – Foxfire (Red), Foxfire Village July 19 – Sapona Ridge CC, Lexington July 26 – Mill Creek GC, Mebane Aug. 9 – Keith Hills CC, Buies Creek Aug. 16 – Legacy GL, Aberdeen Aug. 23 – Elks Club, Southern Pines

Ladies Individual/Team June 21 – Crooked Tree Ladies Invitational, Crooked Tree GC, Brown Summit. 336-656-3211.

June 16 – Kinderton Ladies Invitational, Kinderton CC, Clarksville, Va. 434-374-8822.

Aug. 25-26 – 52nd annual Colonial Country Club Ladies Invitational, Colonial CC, Thomasville.

Pre-flighted CGA ranking event. Elaine Schuermann 336-454-6360.

Amateur Team June 2-3 – Oak Hollow 2-Man Open, Oak Hollow GC, High Point. 336-883-3260.

July 7-8 – Tuscarora Two-Man Invitational, Tuscarora C.C., Danville, VA. Medal play in flights. 434-724-4191.

June 9-10 – Goodyear Invitational Two-Man Bestball, Goodyear GC, Danville. 434-797-1909.

June 23-24 – Lynrock Memorial Two-Man, Lynrock GC, Eden. 336-623-6110.

July 7-8 – Tuscarora Two-Man Invitational, Tuscarora CC, Danville. Medal play in flights. 434-724-4191.

July 14-15 – Indian Valley Classic 2-man bestball.

Indian Valley GC, Burlington. Flighted medal play. 336-584-7871.

July 21-22 – Max Thore Memorial, Wolf Creek GC, Reidsville. Two-man flighted bestball combined with optional individual championship flight. 336-349-7660.

For the latest tournament schedule, now updated daily, go to www.trianglegolf.com then click on Tournaments Aug. 11-12 – Madison Rotary Four-Ball Invitational, Deep Springs CC, Madison. 336427-4654.

Aug. 25-26 – Marvin Crowder 2-Ball, Kinderton CC, Clarksville, Va. 434-374-8822.

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Golf’s needs, wants and desires

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and into the hole.

The cheer went up. She shrugged and said in a flat tone, “Oh, that’s my seventh.” She walked to the cart and sat down, no big deal.

That was the day I understood that a hole-in-hole is about luck, frequency of play and little else.

Many years later I had my own.

The elevated green made it impossible to see how the ball finished. A lengthy search in the azaleas behind the green ended when somebody decided to look in the hole.

The anti-climax improved when I was gifted a course pennant signed by my fellow competitors. My luck extended even further. The post-round grill room was empty and my gang wanted only one beer.

My dad never had an ace. Then again, he didn’t play often in the Rotary Club outings. I didn’t play golf then and he didn’t talk about it much except to say it was a good day and laugh about his awful game.

On my perfect golf course days, I remember Daddy and wish that he could see where I am. I wish harder still that he could share the day with me.

July 16 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, Mid Pines CC, Southern Pines, Boys/Girls Ages 12-18, twftjrtour.com July 16 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, Midland CC, Pinehurst, Boys/Girls Ages 6-11, twftjrtour.com July 17 – TYGA One Day, River Ridge GC, Raleigh, Boys/Girls, Ages 8-18 July 18 – TYGA One Day, Ole Still GC, Hickory, Boys/Girls, Ages 8-18 July 18- – TYGA Roy Jones Junior, Kinston CC, Kinston, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 19 – TYGA One Day, Lake Hickory CC (Catawba Springs), Hickory, Boys/Girls, Ages 8-18 July 20 – CGA Father-Son Championship, Pinehurst area courses July 20 – CGA Parent-Child, Pinehurst area courses July 21-22 – PKBGT Wolfpack Classic at NC State Uni., Raleigh, Girls, Ages 11-19 July 23 – CGA Carolinas Boys’ Junior Qualifier, Camden CC, Camden, SC, Boys Only, Ages 18 and Under, July 23 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, CC of Whispering Pines, Whispering Pines, Boys/Girls Ages 6-11, twftjrtour.com July 23 – TYGA Triad One Day, Deep Springs CC, Reidsville, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 24-26 – CGA Carolinas Boys’ Championship, Members Club at Wildewood, Columbia, SC, Boys only, Ages 18 and Under July 24-26 – CGA Carolinas Women’s Match Play, North Ridge CC, Raleigh, Women only July 24 – US Kids Local Tour- Chapel Ridge GC, Pittsboro, Boys/Girls, Ages 5-14 July 25 – TYGA One Day, Beechwood CC, Ahoskie, Boys/Girls, Ages 8-18

July 25 – CPGA Drive, Chip and Putt Local, Maple Chase Golf & Country Club, Winston Salem, 336-767-2941 July 26 – TYGA One Day, Greenville CC, Greenville, Boys/Girls, Ages 8-18 July 28-29 – CGA Mid-Atlantic Girls’ Team Matches, Indian Creek GC, Kilmarnock, VA, Girls only, Invitation only July 30 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, CC of Whispering Pines, Whispering Pines, Boys/ Girls, Ages 12-18, twftjrtour.com July 30 – TYGA SAS Junior, Prestonwood CC, Cary, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 30 – US Kids Local Tour- Brier Creek CC, Raleigh, Boys/Girls, Ages 5-14 July 31-Aug 1 – CGA Twin States Girls’ Championship, Spring Valley CC, Columbia, SC, Girls only, Ages 18 and under, 910-673-1000 July 31 – NJGT, Northstone C.C., Huntersville N.C.,Boys/Girls, Ages 6-18, 704-824-6548 July 31 – TYGA Triad One Day, Starmount Forest CC, Greensboro, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 Aug. 1-2 Carmel Junior, Carmel CC, Charlotte, Boys only, 704-945-3300 Aug. 1 – CGA Dogwood Boys’ State Junior Qualifying, Pinewood CC, Asheboro, Boys only, Ages 18 and under Aug. 1 – CGA Dogwood Boys’ State Junior Qualifying, Walnut Creek CC, Goldsboro, Boys only, Ages 18 and under Aug. 1-5 – CGA NC Men’s Amateur Match Play, Gaston CC, Gastonia, Male only Aug. 1-2 – Carmel CC Junior Boys’ Invitational, Carmel CC, Charlotte, Boys only, Ages 12-18, 704-945-3300 Aug. 1 – CPGA Drive, Chip and Putt Local, Hope Valley Country Club, Durham, (919) 489-6676 Not ranked

in-one doesn’t even come close to my golf- By BETSEY MITCHELL ing wants, needs and desires.

My first “need” is a putting stroke. I h, the illusive hole-in one. My One down … many more to go. well-known skill for pulling As we’ve occasionally crossed paths on don’t know what’s happened to my vision, nerves or sense of alignment, but it has disapproach shots left makes my the links over the last few years Bets, you track record understandable. Close calls may have noticed I’ve been walking a little appeared faster than a speeding comet as I head toward 60. I can’t remember when are frustrating for everybody, but I live hunched over. I had been carrying some with a guy with four. heavy baggage so to speak with my fading I‘ve had a meaningful round where I’ve canned 4-5 putts. Now that putting guru It can be grating to hold a convergolf game.

David Orr is at Pine Needles it may be time sation in Hubby’s home office and be After 45 years of hacking it around I to take my first ever putassaulted by the four had still not recorded a hole-in-one. And commemorative plaques it’s not that I stink either, although you may ting lesson in 2018.

My “want” would be a with his cherished golf beg to differ. In fact, I even got down to a balls attached. He hardly 6.6 handicap in my heyday as a member of great golf vacation to a location such as the Monterey ever rubs it in.

Prestonwood Country Club in Cary.

Peninsula, Ireland or the He is less kind to his Now, at age 57, I was beginning to Pacific Rim. Each would road trip golf buddies of think that elusive ace was never going to happen. Then out of nowhere -- and on my likely require a loan from DUELING DIVOTS 25 years. For those guys you Bets, but you know I’m he brings out his monobirthday of Oct. 4 none the less -- I found good for it, right? Golf travel was a passion grammed ball-markers, gloves, golf the bottom of the hole at The Cradle at of mine, just like draining key putts in a balls, hat, and even a cup liner all saying Pinehurst Resort. Hell, I didn’t even know scramble. I need to get back to both. the obvious. how to act. I had dreamed of this momenFinally, there is my “desire.”

The game My angst ended on a sunny morning tous golf feat hundreds of times, but I guess at St. James Plantation on the 8th hole of I never plotted out a greenside celebration. of golf is romantic by nature, sentimental I couldn’t even buy a round of drinks, since and reflective. As Father’s Day approaches the Members Club. She stepped to the tee with her trusty driver to execute her it was a media day and drinks were already I would just like ONE more round of golf with my dad, who passed away in 2010, shot to the flag 112 yards away. “on the house.” and maybe, just maybe, see him walk onto Her mighty swing topped the ball.

But that hole-in-one got me thinking the green and pick the ball out of the cup It advanced at a squirrel’s pace, barely over the last few months about my new after carding his first hole in one. leaving the earth, rolling onto the green golfing bucket list. A second or third hole-

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July 5 – TYGA Triad One Day, Asheboro City GC, Asheboro, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 6 – CGA Carolinas Junior Boys’ Qualifying, Goldsboro GC, Goldsboro, Boys only, Ages 18 and under July 9-10 – CGA Carolinas Girls’ 15 & Under, CC of Whispering Pines (Pines), Whispering Pines, Girls only, Ages 8-15 July 9-10 – Surry County Junior Golf Championship, Cross Creek and Pilot Knob, Boys Only Ages 18 and under 336-835-2320 July 9-10 – Surry County Junior Golf Championship, Mt Airy CC and Cedarbrook CC, Girls Only Ages 18 and under 336-835-2320 July 9 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, Legacy GC, Aberdeen, Boys/Girls Ages 12-18, twftjrtour.com July 9 – Tin Whistle-First Tee Tour, Midland CC, Pinehurst, Boys/Girls Ages 6-11, twftjrtour.com July 9 – TYGA Triad One Day, Salem Glen CC, Clemmons, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 11-13 – AJGA Amino Vital Junior, Treyburn CC, Durham, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18 July 11-12 – TYGA High Point Junior, Blair Park and Oak Hollow, High Point, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18, July 12-15 – CGA Carolinas Men’s Amateur, CC of North Carolina (Dogwood), Pinehurst, Male only July 14-15 – Trusted Choice NC Big I State Championship, Mid Pines/Pine Needles, Southern Pines, Boys/Girls, Ages 12-18, 910673-1000 July 15 – US Kids Local Tour- The Neuse GC, Clayton, Boys/Girls, Ages 5-14, 919-623-3352 July 16-17 CGA NC Boys’ 13 and Under Championship, Asheboro City GC, Asheboro, Boys only, Ages 13 and under

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