Fripp Island, S.C.– The South Carolina Junior Golf Association (SCJGA) is thrilled to announce the champions of the 2025 Fripp Island Junior Challenge, held at Ocean Creek Golf Course on February 1-2.
Championship Links: Scoring & Results
For the first time this year, the sun shined on both days of the event, but Sunday’s final round was challenging due to the ocean breeze. 84 junior golfers navigated the tough test with skill and perseverance.
Hollison Smith from Orangeburg triumphed in the Boys 13-19 division, clinching his first Players Series victory after finishing runner-up in the previous two events. Hollison was steady all weekend and relied on his exceptional ball striking to claim the championship with a two-day total of even-par (142).
Canon Moriarty of Charleston delivered a strong performance, sharing the co-lead heading into the final round and staying in contention until the very end. Battling through the challenging Ocean Creek layout, Moriarty carded a two-over-par (144), finishing just two shots behind the champion.
In the Girls 13-18 division, Callie Lawton from York emerged as the standout champion, claiming her second win in the last three events. Callie posted a total score of 17-over-par (159) to claim the girl's title by four strokes.
Gabriela Carles of Clinton finished runner-up, posting an overall score of 21-over-par (163).
The SCJGA would like to thank Ocean Creek Golf Course, Fripp Island, and Beaufort Charities for their outstanding support in hosting this incredible event. We are proud to provide a platform where the next generation of golfers can shine and demonstrate their skills. Congratulations to Hollison Smith and Callie Lawton, our champions of the 2025 Fripp Island Junior Challenge!
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
