GREENWOOD, SC (Nov. 7, 2021) – Final round results of the Girls Fall Challenge hosted by the Links at Stoney Point in Greenwood, SC on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Final Round Information: Scores | Media Results
Entering the day tied at the top, Kennedy Gooding of Lexington fired the only under par round of the tournament to claim victory of the 2021 Girls Fall Challenge. She finished with a final round of one-under par 71 and an overall score of three-over par 147 for the tournament.
“I started off really good today,” Gooding said. “After four holes I was three under, I birdied two, three and four, so even though I couldn’t keep it there I think that really set the tone for the whole round and kept me going. It feels good to be the Champion. This was my goal coming into the tournament and really helps my confidence heading into the tournaments I have coming up.”
Olivia Ireland of Inman took home second place posting a final round score of two-over par 74. She finished the tournament at eight-over par 152 overall.
Olivia Pellerin of Greenville had an overall score of nine-over par 153 and carded a final round of two-over par 74 to secure third.
The final exemptions into the SCJGA’s 25th Annual Players Championship in Hartsville on November 20-21 were up for grabs at the Girls Fall Challenge, and the following players earned their way into the championship: Olivia Roberts of Chesnee, Emma Hunt of Lake City, Ella Drew Dodd of Mount Pleasant, Katherine Mann of Fort Mill, Makenzie Norwood of Kiawah, Hannah Palmer of Timmonsville and Taylor Reaves of Conway.
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
