NINETY SIX, S.C. – Rainy conditions greeted 31 teams of juniors at The Fort Club for the first round of the Rick Vieth Junior Four-Ball.
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At the halfway point of the tournament, there is a tie amongst brothers at the top of the Boys 13-18 leaderboard. The team of Matthew Baxley and Davis Neal and the team of Andrew Baxley and Luke Johnson (all North Augusta natives) each carded rounds of four-under par 68 to hold a share of the overnight lead. 11 more teams sit within three strokes of the lead, so Sunday’s final round is shaping up for an exciting finish.
In the Girls 13-18 division, the team of Caitlyn Gaines and Brooke Burgess (both of Lexington) holds a two-stroke advantage at eight-over par 80. Sitting closely behind them is the team of Mercedes Santerini and Julia Conroy (both of Greenville) at 10-over par.
The South Carolina Junior Golf Association and The First Tee – Upstate South Carolina are teaming up this weekend to host the inaugural Rick Vieth Junior Four-Ball at The Fort Club in Ninety Six. The Rick Vieth Junior Four-Ball serves as a continuation of the Tradition Four-Ball that began in 1995. The namesake of this event is to recognize Rick Vieth for his many years of service to the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation and the Tradition Four-Ball.
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
