GREER, SC (July 18, 2023) – First round results of the 25th Annual Blade Junior Classic hosted by Thornblade Club in Greer, SC, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
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This morning, Thornblade Club welcomed 131 male and female junior golfers for the first round of the 25th Annual Blade Junior Classic.
In the boys 10-12 division, Woods Weston of Columbia fired four birdies today posting an impressive score of three-under par 69 to claim the title in this division.
Connor Wolfe of Blythewood finished the day with a score of two-under par 70 to be named runner-up in the boys 10-12 division.
In the girls 10-12 division, AC Peake of Pauline was crowned champion with a final score of 10-over par 82.
Gracyn Cox of Aynor was named runner-up in the girls 10-12 division posting a score of 14-over par 86.
In the boys 13-18 division, Beau Lewis of Greenville fired an impressive first round score of four-under par 67 to take the round one lead.
Dawson Szabo of Greer sits in second in this division, finishing the day with a score of three-under par 68.
Grace Lindsey of Mt. Pleasant finished the day with a score of two-over par 73 to take the lead in the girls 13-18 division.
Robbin Zetrouer of Bluffton holds the second-place position in the girls division, posting a first-round score of seven-over par 78.
The second round of the 25th Annual Blade Junior Classic begins tomorrow at 8:00 A.M. off #1.
About The Blade Junior Classic
In 1999, The Blade Junior Golf Classic was founded by a group of Thornblade Club members with a passion for creating the best junior golf tournament experience for junior golfers and their families. After 20 plus years, a dedicated board of directors and a team of generous sponsors, The Blade has developed into one of the most premiere tournaments in junior golf. Since its inception, The Blade has sought to provide support for local charities, having donated nearly $1.5 million to charities in South Carolina.
Through a continued effort to support junior golf, The Blade began supporting the Dick and Lucille Hendley Scholarship Fund in 2021. Through partnering with the Hendley family, one male and female Blade participant who exemplifies great character, a passion for community service and a desire to excel in the classroom will be eligible to receive scholarship assistance.
Prior to the 54-hole stroke play tournament, a Junior-Am tournament is held for sponsors of The Blade to raise funds for local children’s charities. The Junior-Am tournament is set to take place Monday, July 17, 2023.
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
