FLORENCE, SC (June 22, 2023) – Final round results of the 72nd Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational hosted by Florence Country Club in Florence, SC on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
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Jack Crousore of Bluffton and Bennett Scaletta of Belton each finished the day with an overall score of four-under par 206 to be forced into a playoff for the 72nd Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational overall champion title. Jack Crousore made birdie on the first playoff hole to be crowned champion and claim his first SCJGA major victory.
“It was solid all day,” Crousore said. “Three birdies one bogey, I hit the ball solid all day and didn’t make any big mistakes. I was in the moment going into the playoff. I hit a good tee shot and it was green light from there heading to the green. It feels good to be the champion, I’m really excited about this one.”
Bennett Scaletta of Belton was named runner-up, carding an impressive final round score of three-under par 67.
In the boys 12 and under division, Connor Wolfe of Blythewood fired an impressive overall score eight-under par 98 to claim the back-to-back champion title in this division.
“I started out great today with a long putt on one,” Wolfe said. “I chipped in for par on nine to end the tournament which was a pretty big moment for me. It feels great to be the champion. I continued the streak from the 7-9 division, so this is four in a row. This feels awesome because I love this golf course, and this is such a cool tournament.”
Davis Peevy of Charleston and Woods Weston of Columbia each finished the tournament with an overall score of one-under par 105 to tie for second place in the boys 12 and under division.
About the Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational
The Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational is the longest running junior golf tournament in South Carolina. Formerly known as the Florence Junior, the tournament was renamed after the famed Grant Bennett back in 2013. Bennett started the Florence Junior in 1952 after his inaugural year as both Head Professional and Course Superintendent in 1951. Bennett coached his high school golf teams to 11 straight state titles, had one of his pupils win the US Junior Championship (Buddy Baker), helped host the 1963 US Junior Championship at Florence Country Club, was co-founder of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association and was a member of multiple Hall's of Fame.
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
