COLUMBIA, SC (Sept. 25, 2023) – Final round results of the Players Series at Darlington Country Club in Darlington, SC on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
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In the boys 13-18 division, Garrett Gillespie of Williamston finished the tournament with an impressive overall score of five-under par 139 to claim the title in the boys division. Gillespie posted a round one score of three-under par 69 and final round score of two-under par 70. This win boosts Gillespie to the first-place spot in the boys Players Series point standings with five events remaining on the 2023 Players Series schedule.
Blake Bocelli of Mt. Pleasant was named runner-up in the boys division, finishing the tournament with an overall score of one-over par 145.
In the girls 13-18 division, Hannah Lowery of Myrtle Beach fired an overall tournament score of four-under par 140 to claim victory in the girls division. Lowery carded an impressive round one score of four-under par 68 and finished the tournament with a final round score of even-par 72. This is Lowrey’s first victory on the SCJGA Players Series.
Ella Kate Barnett of Galivants Ferry and Karsyn Herron of Graniteville tied for second in the girls division, each posting overall tournament score of 10-over par 154.
About the SCJGA Players Series
In February of 2022, the South Carolina Junior Golf Association announced a brand-new tournament series called the Players Series that is designed to give junior golfers from South Carolina the opportunity to develop their skills and earn exemptions into future Major Championships hosted by the SCJGA. The Players Series schedule began with the Fripp Island Junior Challenge in early February and consists of 15 different tournaments by the end of 2023.
All Players Series events are included in the Heritage Classic Foundation Rankings, as well as the year-long Players Series points standings, which will reward players with exemptions into future SCJGA Major Championships based on the standings at the conclusion of the year. All Players Series events are included in the year-long points race, as well as all statewide SCJGA One-Days such as the President’s Day One Day.
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
