CHERAW, SC (May 22, 2022) – Fantastic scoring despite adverse weather conditions made for an interesting final round of the Players Series at Cheraw State Park. Birdies were plentiful in Sunday’s continuation of the first round and final round.
Players Series Links: Final Round Results (Boys Division) | Final Round Results (Girls Division)
Simon DiMaggio of Hollywood made a splash for his first SCJGA victory with a two-round total of 10-under par 134, which was good enough for a seven-stroke win. DiMaggio made three eagles over the course of the weekend and ran away from the field with a sizzling 31 on his first nine holes in the final round.
Taking runner-up honors was Lexington’s James Gibson, who finished the tournament at three-under par 141 following a 69 in the second round.
The girls 13-18 division was unable to complete any of their rounds on Saturday, so the entire field had to play at least 24 holes in the alternating heat and rain on Sunday.
Kaylee McElwain of Aiken took an eight-stroke advantage into the final round and held on to win commandingly. McElwain finished the tournament at 19-over par 163, with York’s Teryn Dalton taking runner-up honors at 168.
The SCJGA would like to extend a special thanks to Cheraw State Park Golf Course for their continued support of junior golf in South Carolina, as well as their gracious hosting of the Players Series at Cheraw State Park!
About the SCJGA Players Series
Players Series events will be 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
