COLUMBIA, SC (March 27, 2022) – Another warm, windy day was in store for the 80 competitors in the Players Series at Fort Jackson. Sunday’s final round surrendered many more birdies and eagles than Saturday, as many players made significant moves up the leaderboard.
Players Series Links: Final Round Scores
In the girls 13-18 age group, Claire Green of Okatie captured her first SCJGA title since the 2021 Jackie Seawell Junior by a single stroke over Ella Stalvey of Blythewood. Green carded two birdies to go along with two bogeys to post even-par 72 for the final round and finish the tournament at one-over par 145. Stalvey made it interesting down the stretch, making birdies on three of her final four holes to finish the round at one-under par 71 and two-over par 146 total.
The boys 13-18 division started the day with a logjam at the top of the leaderboard, and the competition was close throughout the entirety of Sunday’s round. At the conclusion of the round, there was a three-way tie for first place at six-over par 150. Fort Mill’s Hunter Warren, James “JP” Carr of Hilton Head, and Charleston native, Hudson Hatch began the sudden-victory playoff on Hole #1, and all three players hit the par-five green in two strokes. Warren drained a 25-footer for eagle, which was good enough to take the title in one playoff hole. Hatch and Carr each earned a share of runner-up honors.
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
