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In the boys 13-18 division, Cade Kriscunas of Hilton Head finished the day with an overall score of four-under-par 209 to take home the 26th Annual Blade Junior Classic title in the boys division.
“I have not been hitting my absolute best this week, but I've been confident in the way I've been managing the course. I putted really well on the back nine today, and that really helped me get in the zone for the last few holes or so. I was able to walk away with four birdies and an eagle" Kriscunas said.
Erik Erlenkeuser of Anderson was named runner-up, finishing the tournament with an overall score of even-par 213.
In the girls 13-18 division, Caroline Hawkins of Columbia posted a final round score of six-over-par 77 to claim the 26th Blade Junior Classic Girls Champion title. She finished the tournament with an overall score of 18-over-par 231.
“Things started off really well for me today,” Hawkins said. “The front nine went pretty smoothly, just trying to stay in the moment. The back nine was a little wobbly. My chipping was not amazing, but after taking one shot at a time I was able to stay positive and finish off the day with a win." Grace Lindsey of Mt. Pleasant was named runner-up in the girls division, posting an overall score of 20-over-par 233.
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.
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
