DARLINGTON, S.C.—Blue skies and a stiff breeze greeted the 81 competitors for Sunday’s final round of the Players Series at Darlington Country Club.
Players Series Links: Final Results (Boys 13-18)| Final Results (Girls 13-18)
The Boys 13-18 leaderboard was tightly contested all day, with Michael Gavin (Hilton Head Island) emerging victorious for his second Players Series victory of 2022. Gavin finished the tournament at even-par 140, which was good enough for a two-stroke victory over second-place finishers Jones Saylor (Bluffton) and Jeep Patrick (Hilton Head).
The Girls 13-18 division title was captured by Emerson Devers (Murrells Inlet). Devers entered Sunday’s final round with a three-stroke lead, and built on that advantage with a round of one-under par 69 on Sunday. The Murrells Inlet native finished the tournament at three-over par 143 and nine strokes ahead of runner-up Annabel Carman (Summerville).
The SCJGA would like to extend a special thanks to Darlington Country Club for their gracious hosting of the Players Series at Darlington CC.
About the SCJGA Players Series
Players Series events are included in the Heritage Classic Foundation Rankings. The Players Series is uniquely designed with its own separate rankings system, which will reward players based on end of the year final standings. All Players Series events will be included in the separate rankings, as well as all state-wide SCJGA One-Days such as the President’s Day One-Day.
The year-long points race will give all Players Series competitors the opportunity to earn exemptions into the SCJGA’s 2023 major championships, excluding the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. The top finisher in the boys and girls standings at the end of 2022 will be “fully-exempt” into all SCJGA 2023 major championships. Full exemption earns players the right to compete in high-profile Championships such as the Sea Pines Junior Heritage, the Blade Junior Classic and the Beth Daniel Junior Azalea. Other exemptions into SCJGA majors will also be awarded to players depending on final Players Series Rankings and SCJGA majors exemption availability.
In addition to the year-long points race which rewards long term commitment to the series, immediate rewards will also be given to 2022 Players Series Champions. Champions of each 2022 Players Series event will earn exemptions into all future 2022 Players Series events, as well as exemption status into the 2022 Upstate Junior Classic, 2022 Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic and 2022 Fall Challenge.
About the South Carolina Junior Golf Association
The purpose of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association is to continue the history and traditions of the ancient game of golf through its members and an active outreach to the youth of our state. Established in 1990 by community leaders with a love for the game and a commitment to passing on golf’s heritage to the youth of South Carolina, the SCJGA is committed to meeting the needs of all young people in the state and providing playing opportunities to boys and girls that might not otherwise have the chance to experience golf and its many benefits. Through affordable opportunities of play, instruction and competition, juniors of all ages, walks of life and skill levels will be touched by the character of the game. It helps to teach them honor, sportsmanship and respect and makes them better prepared to face the challenges ahead in life.
For more information about the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, visit www.scjga.org
