CHARLESTON, SC (Aug. 11, 2022) – Final round results of the 15th Beth Daniel Junior Azalea hosted by the Country Club of Charleston in Charleston, SC on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
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Mason Kucia of Indian Land, South Carolina, posted an overall score of nine-under par 204 to take home the 15th Beth Daniel Junior Azalea title in the boys division. Firing six birdies, he finished the day with an impressive score of six-under par 65 to claim the title.
“It feels so great to be the champion,” said Kucia. “This tournament is so special to a lot of people here, and to have my name next to some really great past champions means a lot and is just so cool to me.”
Luke Walmet of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, took second place, finishing with an overall score of eight-under par 205 for the tournament.
In the girls division, Elizabeth Rudisill of Charlotte, North Carolina, was crowned champion, finishing the tournament with an overall score of seven-under par 209. She carded a final round score of two-under par 70 to claim the title by five-shots.
“It feels so good to be the champion,” said Rudisill. “This was one of my top goals this summer because I finished second last year, so it is really special to get the win this year.
Ellie Hildreth of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, posted an overall score of two-under par 214 to take second place in the girls division.
About The Beth Daniel Junior Azalea
The Beth Daniel Junior Azalea is named after World Golf Hall of Fame Member and Charleston native, Beth Daniel. Daniel finished her playing career with 41 professional victories including the 1990 Women’s PGA Championship. Beth’s impressive career and desire to grow the game of golf has led to South Carolina’s highest-ranked female junior golfer being presented with the Beth Daniel Player of the Year award each December.
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
