HARTSVILLE, SC (Nov. 21, 2021) – Final round results of the 2021 SCJGA Players Championship hosted by Hartsville Country Club, in Hartsville, SC, on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.
Final Round Information: Scoring & Results | Media Results
In the boys 13-14 division, Hugh Faulkner of Greenville defended his title and finished with a final round score of one-over par 73 to claim back-to-back titles. Overall, he finished the tournament at two-over par 146.
“I started off well with a birdie on the first hole,” Faulkner said. “I hung in there with Charles who gave me a great battle today. We were tied heading into the last hole, and I was fortunate to hole out an eagle shot from the bunker so that was a sweet way to finish. It feels good to be the back-to-back champion. This is one of my favorite tournaments, I love how the course sets up for me and I’m just excited to win again.”
Mason Kucia of Indian Land won a scorecard playoff against Charles Cauthen of Columbia to claim second in this division. Both Kucia and Cauthen went four-over par 148 for the tournament.
Defending champion, Sydney Roberts, fired another impressive score of six-under par 66 to be named back-to-back champion in the girls 13-18 division. She finished with an overall score of 13-under par 131, breaking the girls scoring record by one-shot. Since 2011, the record has been held by Lauren Stephenson of Lexington at 12-under par 132.
“Today I started out with a bogey,” said Roberts. “I had to get things rolling after that, but I ended up making some birdies and an eagle on 18, so that got me going. It’s really cool to hold the new scoring record. I like this golf course and I have always played well here, so I had some expectations coming into this tournament. I wanted to take it as low as I could and I feel like that is what I did, so I’m excited.”
Isabella Rawl of Lexington climbed the leaderboard to finish second. Rawl posted three-under par 69 for the day and two-under par 142 for the tournament.
After eight years of competing in the Players Championship, Walker Jennings of Greenville won on the second playoff hole with a par against Harris Holstein of Orangeburg to claim victory in the boys 15-18 division. Jennings finished the day at three-under par 69 and went two-under par 142 for the tournament.
“I started off really solid. I kind of stumbled in the middle of the round but put my head down going into eight and nine, made three birdies in a row and then made about a 15-footer for eagle on 18 to get into the playoff. It feels really good to be the champion. This is my last time playing in this tournament and this is a really good way to go out.”
Harris Holstein went two-under par 70 for the final round and finished second in this division.
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
