Braselton, GA—Team USA’s PING Junior Solheim Cup roster was finalized Tuesday (August 11th, 2015) as Kristen Gillman of Austin, Texas, and Haley Moore of Escondido, California, were selected by Team USA Captain JoAnne Carner and Assistant Captain Katie Tahara. Gillman and Moore join Sierra Brooks of Sorrento, Florida, Hailee Cooper of Montgomery, Texas, Mariel Galdiano of … [Read more...]
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour: Canongate Series #5
LOCUST GROVE, GA-- The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour made a stop at Heron Bay Golf Club in Locust Grove, GA to host the Canongate Series #5 (July 6th-7th, 2015). The weather conditions were ideal for both days of the tournament this week. The tournament saw a lot of close competition in all divisions. All the winners of each division received an invite to the 2015 HJGT National … [Read more...]
Ten named to United States PING Junior Solheim Cup Team
BRASELTON, Ga. — Ten junior golfers have been named to the 2015 PING Junior Solheim Cup U.S. Team based on their position in the American Junior Golf Association Polo Golf Rankings and Golfweek/Sagarin Junior Girls Rankings as of July 27. The final two spots for the 2015 U.S. Team are reserved for captain’s picks and the final 12-player roster will be finalized the week of Aug. … [Read more...]
West Team Claims Wyndham Cup for Third Straight Year
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Carrying a slim two-point lead into the 20 singles matches, the West Team scored five of the first six points Thursday, July 30th, 2015, en route to its third straight Wyndham Cup victory, 27.5-22.5. With the win, the West improved its record to 14-9-3 in the all-time series. Though the East Team carried momentum from Wednesday night, the West Team … [Read more...]
Georgia Wins GA-SC Junior Challenge Match
BLUFFTON, S.C. - The Peach State defeats the Palmetto State, 8 1/2 to 7 1/2, to claim its 24th victory at the Georgia-South Carolina Junior Challenge Match. The 40th playing of this border-state competition took place at Berkeley Hall Club, July 24-25. The first two matches of day two finished all square, giving a half point to each side. Grant Sutliff of Suwanee earned a … [Read more...]
GSGA U.S. Amateur #2 Qualifying Results
Roswell G.A.-- Kyle Mueller of Watkinsville earned medalist honors and qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship after posting a 7-under-par 135 (70-65) at a 36-hole sectional at Horseshoe Bend Country Club. Joining Mueller, who plays golf at the University of Michigan, are Sepp Straka of Valdosta, Tye Waller of Griffin and Zachary Healy of Peachtree Corners. Straka, who … [Read more...]
East Wins Junior Sectional Challenge Match
HAWKINSVILLE, G.A. ---The East Section wins the 2015 Junior Sectional Challenge Match with a total of 58 points. The West Section, winners last year, finished with runner-up honors with 48.6. The 42nd annual competition took place at Southern Hills Golf Club, July 20-21, 2015. The win marks the ninth victory for the East Section in the Junior Sectional Challenge Match, and … [Read more...]
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s College Prep Series
ATHENS, G.A.-- The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour traveled to Athens, GA on July 18-19, 2015 for the College Prep Series at UGA. Saturday’s round began right on time at 8:00 AM with junior golfers eager to take on the challenge of the Georgia Bulldogs’ golf course. Play also opened at 8:00 AM for Sunday’s final round, with the competitors taking aim at the collegiate course. UGA … [Read more...]
Tahara Named Assistant Captain of U.S. PING Junior Solheim Cup Team
BRASELTON, G.A. — The American Junior Golf Association announced that Katie Tahara, AJGA Director of Major Championships, will serve as the Assistant Captain for the 2015 U.S. PING Junior Solheim Cup Team, led by LPGA Tour Hall of Famer JoAnne Carner. Tahara obtained a business degree with a concentration in sports management from Florida Southern College, where she was a … [Read more...]