GREER, SC (July 21, 2022) – Final round results of the 24th Annual Blade Junior Classic hosted by Thornblade Club in Greer, SC, on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
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Andrew Gregory of Inman finished with an overall score of three-over par 216 to claim the 24th Annual Blade Junior Classic title in the boys 13-18 division. He posted a final round score of six-over par 77 to take home the title and claim his second SCJGA win this year.
“It was an interesting day today,” said Gregory. “I made a lot of good par putts, but we were battling the whole way. It was honestly a rough day, but I got it done. To have my name next to Zach Adams name feels awesome and I’m proud to be the champion.”
Tip Price of Greenville finished with an overall score of six-over par 219 to be named runner-up in the boys division.
In the girls 13-18 division, Anne Fernandez of Bluffton fired a final round score of one-under par 70 to take home the 24th Annual Blade Junior Classic title. She finished with an overall score of four-over par 217 to be crowned champion and claim her second SCJGA win this summer.
“I struck the ball really well today,” said Fernandez. “I gave myself opportunity for so many birdie putts, but unfortunately didn’t make many of them. I don’t think it has really hit me that I won yet. I won the Upstate which gave me the opportunity to play in this tournament and now being able to win feels surreal. This golf course is so tough, so to play well and finish strong is a really good feeling.”
Abby Franks of Roebuck was named runner-up in this division, posting 15-over par 228 overall for the tournament.
About The Blade Junior Classic
In 1999, The Blade Junior Golf Classic was founded by a group of Thornblade Club members with a passion for creating the best junior golf tournament experience for junior golfers and their families. After 20 plus years, a dedicated board of directors and a team of generous sponsors, The Blade has developed into one of the most premiere tournaments in junior golf. Since its inception, The Blade has sought to provide support for local charities, having donated nearly $1.5 million to charities in South Carolina.
Through a continued effort to support junior golf, The Blade began supporting the Dick and Lucille Hendley Scholarship Fund in 2021. Through partnering with the Hendley family, one male and female Blade participant who exemplifies great character, a passion for community service and a desire to excel in the classroom will be eligible to receive scholarship assistance.
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
